Photography and Digital Imaging

Photography as artistic medium and visual communication crosses international divides, and the advent of digital photography has made taking photos accessible to all of us. This program is designed for photographers, artists, designers, architects or anyone else who would like to take their photographic techniques, vision and current knowledge to another level. If you are interested in changing careers, preparing for a Master degree or pursing personal growth, our courses will provide a course of study that will take you through the fundamentals, as well as intermediate - and advanced-level classes in black and white, and digital photography.

• The technical principles of photography and lighting for still life, portraiture, and commercial applications will be taught.
• Aesthetics, process, and individual creative vision will be emphasized to help students find their own unique style.
• Digital imaging, including retouching, color correction, color, and asset management will prepare photographers for the new digital photography studio.
• Students will build a thorough body of work and a professional portfolio.
• Non-certificate students are welcome to take individual classes, as long as class prerequisites are met or they are admitted through a portfolio review.

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Requirements

In order to receive Pratt's Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging, students must complete four foundation courses, required four core courses, and at least five electives. A Foundation or required Core Course(s) may be waived for a more advanced course if you show competency- for example, through a portfolio review in the subject matter of the course wishing to be waived.

Courses

Required Foundation Courses: Four
PMPH 470 History of Photography
PMPH 481 Intro to Photography
PMCG 101 Computer Comp (PC) or PMCG 180 Computer Comp (Mac)
PMCG 442 Photoshop for Photographers I or PMCG 422 Imaging I Required

Core Courses: Four
PMPH 475 Prof Practices for Photographers
PMPH 485 Photographic Lighting I
PMCG 500 Digital Photo I
PMPH 600 Photography Portfolio I

Electives: Choose at least five
PMPH 481B Intermediate Black and White Photography
PMPH 484 Adv Black and White Photography
PMCG 425 Imaging II
PMCG 426 Photoshop Retouching
PMCG 442 Photoshop for Photographers
PMCG 458 Photoshop Montage and Collage
PMCG 501 Digital Photo II
PMPH 487 Photographic Portraiture
PMPH 488 Commercial Photography
PMPH 489 Fine Art Photography
PMPH 500 City as Subject: Margins and Center
PMPH 501 City of Dusk: A Photographic Walking Tour PMPH 502 Documentary Photography
PMPH 506 Alter Photographic Process
PMPH 508 Adv Portrait Master Class
PMPH 601 Photography Portfolio II
PMCG 504 Web Design for Art and Photography Portfolio

Special Lectures count as one course. Lecture series to be announced.

Application fee: $100, non-refundable