Photographer Certificate Program

PH11 - 201614

Program Description

The Photographer TCC will cover a wide range of photographic skills, including an introduction to photography, photography for commercial use and documentary journalism, as well as beginning and advanced raster imaging. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge or skills. Graduates will receive a technical certificate of credit. 

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Forsyth

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

 

Admissions Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 28 Hours

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 1020Intro to Photography

4

DMPT 1025Production Photography

4

DMPT 2125Advanced Raster Imaging

4

 

DMPT 2135Documentary Photography

4

Or

DMPT 2705Photography II

4

Total Credit Hours: 24

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 24 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 1020Intro to Photography

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

DMPT 1025Production Photography

4

DMPT 2125Advanced Raster Imaging

4

 

DMPT 2135Documentary Photography

4

Or

DMPT 2705Photography II

4

Total Credit Hours:12

DMPT 2125 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1010

DMPT 2705 - Pre-Req:  DMPT 1020

Total Credit Hours: 28

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

**Program requires 27 hours; however, our options for the Technology Cluster Courses are limited to DMPT 1000 - Introduction to Design, which is a 4 credit hour course, making the total 28 hours.