Program Title
Photography
TOPs Code
Applied Photography (101200)
Projected Start Date
01/09/2019
Program Description
The photography program teaches visual communication including producing images
that tell stories, illustrate ideas, record events, express moods, make a statement,
shape contemporary culture and sell products. Traditionally photography was done with
film and wet darkroom processes. We now have a state-of-the-art digital photo lab
where students can use Apple Macintosh computers for image processing and printing,
as is currently done in the industry. Students will Learn photographic skills including
lighting, image processing and printing. Skills learned will be further enhanced being
part of the Pierce College Media Arts Department publications, the Roundup and the
Bull.
Upon completion of this program, degree holders should be able to apply the skill sets
in a variety of photography careers, such as commercial and advertising photography,
photojournalism and other photography businesses. These skills are also applicable in
journalism fields as well as film, television and electronic media. Specific careers related
to this degree would include: Photographer; Portrait Photographer; Sports
Photographer; Photo Studio Owner; Advertising Photographer; Commercial
Photographer; Press Photographer; Photo Editor; Television Camera Operator;
Magazine Features Editor; Graphic Designer; Medical Illustrator. Jobs where this could
be useful include: Advertising Art Director; Film/Video Editor; Stylist; Visual
Merchandiser; Web Content Manager; Web Designer; Digital Marketer.
Enrollment Completer Projections
20 degree completers per year.