Associate of Science - Entrepreneurial Photography - (AS1037)

This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for a photographic entrepreneurial environment, where they will be able to create a photography business, participate in photography related fields, or complete freelance work. Students will learn how to create individual creative and professional photographic work, how to identify trends in photography, an analysis of contemporary photography, how to start and manage a photography business, use photographic lighting equipment, professionally edit photographs using Adobe software, use photography as an art form, and to create a professional level portfolio.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of narrative and storytelling strategies required for photojournalism assignments. • Identify, describe, and demonstrate proper business topics required for a photojournalism and publications in a contemporary environment. • Understand how to manage lighting in a vast array of on-assignment scenarios and situations.