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Digital Photography Certificate Program

Harness and expand your knowledge of the photographic arts by mastering the digital technology required for today's professionals. This program is designed for those who have basic skills in digital photography and for those with strong traditional photography backgrounds. Students will learn the art of photography and be able to translate it into a digital medium, using state-of-the-art digital equipment and imaging software. The digital skills you will gain are the necessary foundation to compete at the advanced amateur or professional level. In this series of seven courses, you will gain an understanding of photographic traditions, advanced digital darkroom tools in Adobe Photoshop, monitor and printer color calibration methods, creating and using paper profiles, and lighting for digital - all taught using a project-based, hands-on approach. Some courses have required pre-requisites and an elective studio course must be taken.

Admission Requirements

  • Basic art or design skills
  • Basic writing skills
  • An academic transcript or a copy of your high school diploma.
  • Applications will not be processed until either of the above is received. Transcripts can be attached as a PDF or jpeg file to your on-line application, faxed to 313-664-1536 or mailed to CCS Continuing Education 201 E. Kirby St. Detroit, MI 48202
  • The course Digital Photography Basics is a required prerequisite
  • Experience working on a Mac and/or PC computer, including basic file structure protocol, working with peripherals, email, internet research and portable storage drives.

Courses in the Digital Photography Certificate

Program Pre-requisite:
Program Prerequisite Digital Photography Basics, p. 20 (AVIS 300 or comparable experience)
This course is available year-round and does not require an application.

Certificate Program
Semeseter One
From Halide to Pixel: Digital Darkroom
Photoshop® for Photographers
Lighting Studio Elective

Semester two
Color Management for Photo Printing
Image Management: Lightroom and RAW®
Contracts and Rights for Image Makers

Applications will not be processed until either of the above is received. Transcripts can be attached as a PDF or jpeg file to your on-line application, faxed to 313-664-1536 or mailed to CCS Continuing Education 201 E. Kirby St. Detroit, MI 48202

Students will need to have their own camera equipment and should seriously consider purchasing a flash drive, printer, calibration software and other recommended digital tools and software if they want full control and consistency in their work on a continual basis at home. Details will be provided to accepted applicants.

Please contact CCS CE if you have questions or would like additional information Certificate program offerings 313.664.1530.

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