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Advertising, fashion and portrait photography are at the center of this Photography: Studio and Portfolio microcredential! You will understand the concepts and techniques of advertising and illustrative photography in studio work and gain essential skills in advanced uses of the view camera, lighting techniques and applications, color correction, and studio techniques. The portrait and fashion photography section builds your experience with the skills needed for portraiture-lighting, posing arrangements and combinations. You will also use DSLR video components and gain skills in current professional practices. You will work with key software programs to develop advanced skills in the use of computer-based imagery and digital media. This microcredential is a terrific opportunity to build your portfolio as you will be encouraged to select projects of interest, to gain experience in areas related to your interests. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, and provides existing professionals with specialized skills needed to keep pace or advance. For those new to photography, this microcredential readies you for additional study, internships and to apply for entry-level positions as photographer assistant, design assistant, or for junior digital communications roles. Take this microcredential alone or pair it with the Photography: Darkroom and Digital microcredential.
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.
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.
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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Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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