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  • The Digital Photographic Camera and Composition Fundamentals Certificate trains students to develop the skills needed to gain an accurate understanding of basic operation of digital cameras, lenses, and storage media as well as appropriate critical and aesthetic standards of photographic composition. Each related course is designed and taught to develop and
    improve competencies required for employment in the photographic industry. 

    • NC.PHOT-050   Fundamentals of Digital Camera Equipment: Explores proper procedures and practices for basic operation of digital cameras, lenses, and storage media for photographic images. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-052   Fundamentals of Photographic Composition: Recommended Preparation: NC.PHOT-050  Introduces appropriate aesthetic standards in the composition of the photographic image. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-059  Lab Practices for the Digital Darkroom: Recommended Prerequisite: NC.PHOT-050  Apply basic importing, processing, and printing of digital images utilizing photography lab equipment and digital darkroom facilities. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
  • The Digital Photographic Camera and Manual Exposure Fundamentals Certificate trains students to develop the skills needed to gain an accurate understanding of basic operation of digital cameras, lenses, and storage media as well as the fundamental technical principles of photographic exposure. Each related course is designed and taught to develop and improve competencies required for employment in the photographic industry.

    • NC.PHOT-050   Fundamentals of Digital Camera Equipment: Explores proper procedures and practices for basic operation of digital cameras, lenses, and storage media for photographic images. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-051   Fundamentals of Photographic Exposure: Recommended Preparation: NC.PHOT-050  Introduces fundamental principles of manual photographic exposure. It is recommended that students provide a digital SLR camera capable of manual camera control.
    • NC.PHOT-059  Lab Practices for the Digital Darkroom: Recommended Prerequisite: NC.PHOT-050  Apply basic importing, processing, and printing of digital images utilizing photography lab equipment and digital darkroom facilities. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
  • The Digital Photographic Project Fundamentals Certificate trains students in the proper procedures and practices for operation of digital cameras, principles of photographic exposure, critical and aesthetic standards, and project development needed to complete assignments in the photographic industry. Each related course is designed and taught to develop and
    improve competencies required for employment in the photographic industry

    • NC.PHOT-050   Fundamentals of Digital Camera Equipment: Explores proper procedures and practices for basic operation of digital cameras, lenses, and storage media for photographic images. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-051   Fundamentals of Photographic Exposure: Recommended Preparation: NC.PHOT-050  Introduces fundamental principles of manual photographic exposure. It is recommended that students provide a digital SLR camera capable of manual camera control.
    • NC.PHOT-052   Fundamentals of Photographic Composition: Recommended Preparation: NC.PHOT-050  Introduces appropriate aesthetic standards in the composition of the photographic image. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-059  Lab Practices for the Digital Darkroom: Recommended Prerequisite: NC.PHOT-050  Apply basic importing, processing, and printing of digital images utilizing photography lab equipment and digital darkroom facilities. It is recommended that students provide a digital camera capable of fully manual exposure and adjustment.
    • NC.PHOT-099 Independent Projects in Photography: Recommended Prerequisite: NC.PHOT-050, NCPHOT-051, and NC.PHOT-052  Presents an introduction to the photographic industry through project development, encompassing research, drafting a proposal, revision, and completion of individual photographic projects and techniques. 
  • SECTION # COURSE TITLE FORMAT DAYS DATES FACULTY
    69428

    NC.PHOT-050

    Fundamentals of Digital Camera

    OnlineLive

    Wednesday

    6:00PM - 8:00PM

    2/21/23 - 3/5/23

    Renteria, J

    69429

    NC.PHOT-051

    Fundamentals Photo Exposure

    OnlineLive

    Wednesday

    6:00PM - 8:00PM

    3/6/23 - 3/19/23

    Renteria, J

    69430 NC.PHOT-052 Fundamentals Photo Composition 

    OnlineLive

    Wednesday

    6:00PM - 8:00PM

    3/20/23 - 3/31/23

    Renteria, J

    69431 NC.PHOT-059 Lab Practices Digital Darkroom

    In-Person

    MENH-145

    Tuesday

    3:30PM - 5:30PM

    2/28/23 - 5/23/23

    Renteria, J

    72436 NC.PHOT-059 Lab Practices Digital Darkroom

    In-Person

    MENH-145

    Thursday MENH-133

    6:00PM - 8:00PM

    2/28/23 - 5/23/23

    Renteria, J

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