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, Photography, and Web Design.

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.

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Video Production - NEW!

This hands-on class will cover video production from shooting to uploading an edited video. Topics covered will include the basics of planning, shooting and editing with Adobe Premiere, options for uploading to the web and audio, lighting, and visual aesthetics.

November 30, 2022 to January 11, 2023, Studio M Media Lab - Walb Student Union, Room 220

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop®

Learn the fundamental features of Adobe Photoshop® CC 2022 that will allow you to explore layout and design tools to help you create exciting and dynamic images.

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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

Take your photography skills to the next level! This course will cover advanced topics in photography, including lenses, cameras, lighting, portraiture, and theory. Both technical and artistic aspects of photography will be discussed and evaluated, including the concept and meaning behind the creation of images.

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Expanding your Photographic Creativity - NEW!

Explore ways to increase your photographic creativity. This course will examine past and current photographers and how they create unique and compelling images.

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