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Commercial Photography
What you'll learn
Turn your creativity into commercial impact with this Commercial Photography microcredential, using smart phones and/or digital cameras. This three-course microcredential focuses on creating professional, market-ready images using studio lighting, editing software, and real-world content strategies. You will study technique, use the latest software, and study commercial content strategies so that you can produce polished, brand-ready photography that stands out in today's visual marketplace. This microcredential is a great way to move a personal passion for photography into a career or for existing professionals to add in-demand skills. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to continue your education, and depending on the depth of your portfolio, prepares you to apply for entry to mid-level jobs including assistant photographer, associate photographer, e-commerce or product photographer, or studio assistant. This microcredential is relevant for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or existing professionals in any industry being asked to contribute to web, social media, and marketing projects.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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