Certificate Programs - Click on titles below for course information

Professional Certificate in Digital Media

The Professional Certificate in Digital Media offers a unique opportunity to build a certificate around your interests. Whether you're looking for a career change or to pick up a side job, this certificate will give you the credentials necessary to market your talents. Choose courses that meet your professional interests and career objectives.

Take courses from a variety of different concentrations including Graphic Design, Social Media, and Photography.

Take courses when you can, and in the area you prefer.
Successfully complete six courses within 2 years to earn the certificate.

Courses

Introduction to Photography

Learn how to take better photos, regardless of the type of camera. Topics such as composition, lighting, and exposure will be discussed in order to gain a better understanding of photography.

September 24, 2025 to October 29, 2025, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 209

Intro to Photoshop�

Learn to edit your own photographs to get rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, correct image exposure, colorize parts of an image, and how to create simple digital paintings.

December 31, 2025 to February 4, 2026, Online Course

Fundamentals of Portrait Photography

Portrait photography is an excellent skill to cultivate. Whether you just want to take better photos of your family or want to build on your portrait portfolio, learn how to create exceptional portraits using poses and lighting that emphasize your subjects' character and features.

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Advanced Photography: Creativity and Storytelling

Learn techniques and ideas that will enable you to grow as a creative photographer and visual storyteller. Prerequisite: Students should have a basic understanding of photography fundamentals before taking this course.

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Fine Art Photography - NEW!

In this course we will examine the use of photography as an art form and participants will be encouraged to create images that are suitable for display as an artistic expression of ideas and themes.

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