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Microcredential in

Photography: Studio and Portfolio

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2 Semesters
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What you'll learn

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.

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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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