Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 , ENG 101A , ENG 111, ENG 115, or ENG 121. See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 22 credits

• ART 120 - Digital Photography 1 3 credit hours
• ART 121 - Black and White Photography 3 credit hours
• ART 212 - History of Photography 3 credit hours
• ART 231 - Photography Portfolio Development 1 credit hour
• ART 236 - Digital Photography 2 3 credit hours
• ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in verbal, nonverbal and written forms. 
• Use appropriate technology that supports or facilitates communication.
• Collect, organize, compute and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and/or information.
• Apply mathematics, science and technology to make decisions.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems using basic research, analysis and interpretation.
• Identify, locate and use informational tools for research on alternative, historical and photojournalistic processes.
• Apply ethical and cultural awareness, an understanding of cultural diversity, and effective and appropriate modes of social interaction to the practice of photography.
• Apply knowledge of safety practices and regulations in the labs.

This program aligns with college’s core competencies.

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