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Photographic Imaging — Bachelor of Fine Arts

Successful photographic professionals possess an understanding of composition as well as a wide array of technical skills — from choosing the right equipment to perfecting techniques while capturing visually compelling images.

In our photography program, you’ll learn the basics of color, design, visual expression, various camera techniques and applications, digital imaging, and business practices. You’ll strive to develop a solid photographic identity, purpose, and direction.

Program graudates are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as newspaper photojournalist, studio manager, commercial photographer, editorial photographer, and photo graphic editor with advertising agencies, publishing houses, magazines, and production companies.

Your Digital Photography training includes the following courses:
Photography Foundation
History of Art and Photography
Career Development for Photographers
Photoshop for Photographers I
Lighting Basics
Photojournalism
Portrait Photography
Event and Wedding Photography
Fashion Photography
Digital Pre-Press for Photographers
Still Life and Product Photography
Photoshop for Photographers II
Commercial/Advertising Photography
Digital Presentation Techniques
Marketing and Business Practices
Photography Portfolio Presentation
Introduction to Computer Systems

We endeavor not to just teach students how we do things but why in order to enable them to develop their own personal style not just imitate their instructor. In addition to teaching the methods of photography we strive to instill in our students a knowledge of industry standard business practices, ethical standards, and respect for intellectually property.

Whether an event is a fast breaking news story, the introduction of the latest sports car, or wedding of high school sweethearts the story will be most dramatically and effectively told by photographs.

At Pellissippi State we educate and train individuals seeking to become professional photographers, in a variety of fields, including commercial, corporate, editorial, industrial, and portrait/wedding.

While photography is both art and craft our approach is to teach photography as a method of communication. A strong emphasis is placed on technical and artistic skills as well as the underlying science, history, and psychology.