Digital Photography
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Digital Imaging is the medium that most photographers work with today. Take your photography
hobby to the next level with the Digital Photography certificate. This program is
designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in photography, portraiture, digital
image-editing. To earn a certificate in Digital Photography, candidates must complete
the following four courses: Digital Photography I, Digital Photography II, Adobe Photoshop
for Photography, and Business of Photography. An Adobe subscription is recommended
but not required. Students need a SLR Digital Camera or a Mirrorless Camera.
Digital I, 2, and Business of Photography are taught by professional photographers.
Digital Photography 1
In this course you will learn how to shoot with your camera in manual mode with a
focus on how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect how your images look, and how
to use Lightroom, a photo editing software. Students will shoot assignments outside
of class. Depending on the class size, class will be structured around instruction
on a new topic, students having time to cull & edit their images (using the software
Lightroom), and having a full class share/critique or an individual image review by
the instructor. The most useful part of classroom instruction will be review of photos
students have shot. Students need a DSLR Camera or a Mirrorless camera. An Adobe subscription
is recommended but not required: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html
Instructor will provide instructions on options to choose the first day of class.
If you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended that you bring an USB flash
drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition waiver for MCC employees. (18
hours) $265
Course Number: CAR 611 30 CRN: 11404
Dates: September 17 to October 22
Days/Times: Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm
Building/Room: Academic Resources, Room AR 108
Instructor: WATANABE
Fall 2024 class if FULL.
Will be offering Digital Photography 1 again in Spring 2025.
Digital Photography 2
This course builds on what was learned in Digital Photo 1. We review the basic concepts
& practices of digital photography, focusing on compositional rules and lighting.
We will delve more into the creative aspect of photography. We’ll also focus on finding
your style & voice with your photography. Students will shoot assignments outside
of class. Class will be structured around students having time to cull & edit their
images (using the software Lightroom), having a full class share/critique & then instruction
on a new topic. The most useful part of classroom instruction will be the review of
photos students have shot. They will see what makes a successful photo and what does
not. Students need an SLR Digital Camera or Mirrorless Camera. An Adobe subscription
is recommended but not required: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html
Instructor will provide instructions on what option choose on the first day of class
if there is any uncertainty. If you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended
that you bring an USB flash drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition
waiver for MCC employees. (18 hours) $265
Course Number: CAR 612 30 CRN: 11407
Dates: October 29 to December 17
Days/Times: Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm
Building/Room: Academic Resources, Room AR 108
No Class on Nov 5 and Nov 16
Instructor: WATANABE
Business of Photography
Turn your passion for photography into profit. Learn how to present, price and market
your photography. Explore portfolio preparation, marketing, freelance photography,
working for a photographer and opening a photography studio. (18 hours) $230
Dates TBD
Adobe Photoshop for Photography
Have you ever marveled at the way a portrait can be transformed to make the subject
matter appear years younger or how people can be added to or deleted from a scene?
Have you ever seen photographs that were ripped or faded, then perfectly restored
and wondered, how did they do that? Elevate your images with Photoshop Creative Cloud.
In this course students will learn about image formats, color correction and photo
retouching, masks and layers, selection techniques, combining multiple source images
and advanced image correction techniques. Example projects based on real-world scenarios
are designed to reinforce and expand skills. An Adobe subscription is recommended:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html Instructor will
provide instructions on what option choose on the first day of class if there is any
uncertainty. If you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended that you
bring an USB flash drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition waiver
for MCC employees. (15 hours) $215
Spring Dates TBD