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Digital Photography Technology
NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 18, 2021 (Click Here for more information)
The Digital Photography Technology program is a comprehensive training for the industry that will teach you how to take control of your digital SLR camera. Students will learn the basic functions of a camera so that they can begin to shoot on manual mode and create high-quality images. Instruction includes studio lighting and how to use professional lighting equipment for portraiture. Students will also learn to create how to videos and cinemagraphs.
Through the use of books, videos and demonstrations about digital photography, students develop proficiency in the use of compositional elements of design, studio lighting techniques, High Dynamic Range (HDR) images, indoor/outdoor silhouette images, and lifestyle portraits. Students learn image techniques and digital manipulation using Photoshop and have the opportunity to become certified. After completing the program, employment opportunities are available and range from working in a portrait studio to being a freelance photographer.
| Course Number | Course Title | Length |
| PGY0190 | Photographic Specialist | 150 hours |
| PGY0191 | Photography Technician | 300 hours |
| PGY0192 | Studio Photographer | 300 hours |
| PGY0193 | Digital Photographer | 300 hours |
Program Hours and Schedule
1050 hours ǀ 10 months ǀ Hybrid*
Class ǀ Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 11:30am
Online ǀ Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Enrollment: August, October, January, March and June
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.
Certification
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Photoshop
Employment Opportunities
Commercial Studio Photographer ǀ School Photographer ǀ Freelance Photographer ǀ Still Life Photographer ǀ Photojournalist ǀ Science Photographer ǀ Nature Photographer ǀ Advertising Photographer ǀ Video Editor
College Credit
Graduates may be awarded credits towards an Associate of Science Degree or Associate of Applied Science Degree at select Florida state colleges. Please click here for additional details.
Program Costs
| Florida Resident Tuition | $2,940 |
| Out of State Tuition | $11,760 |
| Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance and Trust Fees | $483 |
| Books/Supplies | $97 |
| Industry Certification Costs | Included |
| Florida Resident Total | $3,519.50 |
| Out of State Total | $12,339.50 |
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit https://studentaid.gov/ to apply.
Admissions Requirements
- Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
- Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
Program Counselor/Advisor
Meghan Emerson, Certified School Counselor
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.
