Commercial Photography 1
The goal of this program is the foundational work for students to be competent and proficient in the field of commercial photography.
Program Overview
Commercial Photography Technology I will introduce students to the business skills and contemporary practices of the freelance, studio and fine art photographer. This course concentrates on the operations of the digital SLR, maximizing photographic effects through a variety of lenses, exposure to different types of photographic equipment and caring for photographic equipment. Students will learn post capture editing processes and workflow through Adobe Lightroom CC and Adobe Photoshop CC. Additionally students will explore compositional techniques, color theory, digital printing techniques, how to speak about photography through peer review, practice client communication skills and custom framing skills.
*Basic computer skills not required but strongly encouraged
Employment Opportunities
- Photographer
- Image Editor
- Custom Image Printer
- Custom Framer
What You'll Learn
- Full operations of a digital DSLR with lenses
- Camera’s creative controls
- Caring for photographic equipment
- Printing techniques
- Image techniques (composition, color theory, outdoor lighting, flash)
- Post Capture Editing (Adobe Lightroom CC & Adobe Photoshop CC)
- Scanning Images
- Outputting digital images
- Color management workflow
- Developing photographic rates
- Image Presentation & Framing Techniques
- Advertising your work
Links to see more about our program
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelytechphoto/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photoltc/
Program Requirements
Commercial Photography 1 · K610100/K610200 · 700 Hours
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | PGY0180 | Photographic Imaging Specialist 1 | 200 | 51-9151 |
| A | PGY0181 | Photographic Imaging Specialist 2 | 250 | 51-9151 |
| B | PGY0182 | Photographic Specialist/Lab Tech | 250 | 51-9132 |
Program Costs
| $2,044.00 | Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 700 hours) |
| $1,087.30 | Bookstore Costs |
| $150.00 | Registration Fee ($75.00 per semester x 2) |
| $30.00 | Facility Usage Fee ($15.00 per semester x 2) |
| $500.00 | Lab Fee ($250.00 per semester x 2) |
| Total Costs $3,811.30 | |
Program Instructors
