Commercial Photography Technology
Commercial Photography is a challenging, technical program that prepares students for careers in photography using a "hands on" approach to learning. Assignments begin with simple photo skills and build toward the completion of a portfolio and preparation for a job in the field.
Through the use of books, videos and demonstrations, students develop proficiency in the use of cameras of all formats, exposure controls, compositional elements of design, lighting techniques, film processing and media presentations. Students also learn to produce portrait, commercial and industrial photographs. Additional activities include: digital imaging, scanning film and prints, image manipulation using Adobe® PhotoShop® software and writing files to CD-ROM.
Topics Covered
- Black & white film processing
- Black & white printing
- Composition for photography
- On camera electronic flash, bounce light, fill flash
- Lighting for texture
- Photo essay - dry mounting photos
- Black & white studio portraits
- Color product photography
- Color portraits
- 35mm, medium & large format cameras
- Digital photography
Careers
- Commercial Photography Studio
- School Photography
- Wedding Photography
- Freelance Photography
- Photo Lab & Photographer's Assistant