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The Commercial Photography program prepares students
for employment in the diverse and growing field of photography.
The Commercial Photography program provides learning
opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce
academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
Additionally, the program provides opportunities to
upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in
the area of commercial photography. Graduates of the
program receive a Commercial Photography diploma which
qualifies them as commercial photographers with a specialization
in portraiture photography and advertising photography.
Program points of interest:
- Commercial photography program has modern
up to date facility and digital photographic equipment.
- We emphasize hands
on learning opportunities in both commercial and portrait
photography by utilizing live work situations
- We are directly affiliated with many photographic
organizations including the Professional Photographers
of America, the Southeastern Professional Photographers
Association, and the Georgia Professional Photographers
Association.
- We have a 90% graduate
job placement rate.
- Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and
Corel Painter software programs are part of our curriculum.
- Guest speakers and
field trips to photographic labs and photography studios
are a vital part of our training.
- Photographic camera and lighting manufacturer’s
representatives assist with equipment training and
student purchase plans on photographic equipment.
- We provide an industry
setting or simulated industry setting that allows
students to prepare for self employment in the photographic
industry.
- Basic and advanced courses in both portrait
and commercial photography insure better skill development
in lighting, posing, and customer communications.
- Practicum internships
provide simulated industry settings to allow students
time for skill development and industry orientation.
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