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Digital Photography/Video Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Digital Media webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Digital Photography/Video Level I certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Digital Photography/Video. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Level I Certificate in Digital Photography/Video is a one-year certificate program designed to give students the necessary skills to work in the growing field of digital imaging and photography. Students will use computer software, traditional and digital darkroom techniques, and technical and artistic skills in photography, to communicate visually. Film based cameras as well as digital cameras will be used, in addition to film scanners, flatbed scanners, inkjet printers, color laser printers, and other equipment used in the digital imaging arena. Courses that complete the Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design
PHTC 1300 – Photo Digital Imaging I
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I
ARTV 1351 – Digital Video
PHTC 1311 – Fundamentals of Photography
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Internship course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
PHTC 2349 – Photo Digital Imaging II
ARTV 2341 – Advanced Digital Video
PHTC 2301 – Intermediate Photography
ARTC 2388 – Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Digital Photography/Video Certificate.
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS