Digital Photography Certificate
Continuing and Professional Education at The New School
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 semesters
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 1,490 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* *1,655 f courses are purchased individually
Introduction
Learn the technical skills required to make successful images while dissecting the process behind creating photographs. By understanding the camera and history of image making, you’ll gain knowledge of ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds along with workflow, composition, and storytelling. Hone your artistic perspective and leave with a complete photo series for your portfolio.
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Ideal Students
Who Should Enroll
- Hobbyists or amateur photographers looking to better understand their camera and how to create professional-quality photographs
- Professionals in any field who want to improve their images for social media content or marketing
- Creatives looking to add a new skill to their résumés
Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements
Material Requirements: Students must have access to Adobe Lightroom Classic, a digital camera capable of shooting in manual mode with RAW files, camera lens(es), memory card (CF, SD), and external HDD/SSD drives.
Students must complete all courses within one year.
Required Courses
- Digital Photography Fundamentals: The Camera
- Photography Composition Studio
- Digital Photography Workflow: Adobe Lightroom
Program Outcome
What You’ll Gain
- An understanding of how images are constructed using ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, and composition
- The ability to manage, organize, and process your photographs for personal work and client outputs
- Knowledge of photo history through composition studies
- An understanding of the basic camera setting for shooting in manual mode
- Development of your artistic voice and eye for image making