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Certificate of Completion
Major Code – PHTC.CERT

For students intent on learning the skills necessary to become a professional photographer without the core curriculum course work required in the two-year Associate in Applied Science degree. Students completing the Photography Certificate program will be eligible to apply for many entry level positions as a professional photographer or lab technician. Students must provide for their own use the following equipment: digital camera (of design approved by instructor), light meter, flash unit and tripod.
Program Requirements
Major Course Requirements (33 Semester Hours)
ARTS 2356 – Fundamentals of Photography I
ARTS 2357 – Fundamentals of Photography II
PHTC 1300 – Photo Digital Imaging I
PHTC 1341 – Color Photography I
PHTC 1345 – Illustrative Photography I
PHTC 1353 – Portraiture I
PHTC 2341 – Color Photography II
PHTC 2343 – Portfolio Development
PHTC 2345 – Illustrative Photography II
PHTC 2349 – Photo Digital Imaging II
PHTC 2353 – Portraiture II
Related Course Requirements (9 Semester Hours)
ARTC 1325 – Introduction to Computer Graphics

or
BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications
COMM 1337 – Television Production
COMM 2327 – Introduction to Advertising
Total (42 Semester Hours)

The Photography Program is designed to equip the graduate with a solid foundation in both digital and silver-based film photography. Graduates may find jobs as assistants in commercial and portrait studios, as technicians or digital imaging specialists in professional photo imaging labs, as staff members in corporate or government photo departments, or as members of film or television production crews. Desirable aptitudes and interests include the ability to pre-visualize subject matter, describe visuals in written scripts, engage in effective problem solving and work well under deadlines. Previous courses in art, photography, chemistry, algebra, physics, keyboarding or computer skills may be helpful. Students should be proficient in written and oral communication having attained B grades in previous English courses.

The Animation Major will familiarise students with the terms, concepts, techniques, processes, skills, technologies, and theoretical underpinning of animation and interactive animation for multimedia production together with other forms of visual communication relevant to the emerging field of games studies.

Courses that are in majors, sub-majors and/or minorsCourse name Area +
Catalogue No. Units Level
Major
Introduction to Digital Media INFT 1014 4.5 1
Introduction to Film and Television Production INFT 1015 4.5 1
2D Computer Animation INFT 2003 4.5 2
3D Computer Animation INFT 3011 4.5 2
Intermediate 3D Computer Animation INFT 2059 4.5 2
Students select one of the following courses:
Multimedia Desktop Video INFT 1009 4.5 2
Music Sound Studio PERF 2009 4.5 2
From Mickey to Manga: Understanding the Animated Image COMM 2043 4.5 2
Students select two of the following courses:
Advanced 3D Animation INFT 3013 4.5 3
Advanced Production Project 1 COMM 3017 4.5 3
Games: Industry, Culture and Aesthetics COMM 2063 4.5 3