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Digital Photography/Video Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2022-2023 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 Art and Design webpage and your success coach 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 one-year certificate program in digital photography is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in the rapidly growing field of digital imaging and photography. To communicate visually, students will use computer software, technical and artistic photography skills. Smart phone cameras, flatbed scanners, inkjet printers, color laser printers, and other digital imaging equipment will be used, as well as film scanners, flatbed scanners, inkjet printers, color laser printers, and other digital imaging equipment. The core of this certificate is the development of industry standards with a focus on digital photography/video. 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 success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach 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 success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Digital Photography/Video Certificate.
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS