Photographic & Video Technology
Use Technical Expertise, Creativity, and Composition Skills to Produce and Preserve Images
The Professional Photography program at Pickens Technical College is a comprehensive, two-semester program designed to prepare students for entry into the photography career field. These courses will take you from the basics of Exposure Theory, Digital Camera Operation, and Adobe Editing Tools through Studio Lighting, Video Production, and a Creating a Professional Portfolio. Upon successful graduation, you will be prepared to freelance, serve as a photography and videography assistant or continue on with your photography education by transferring to one of Colorado’s community colleges.
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Industry Skills
- Commercial photography and videography
- Digital camera operation
- Video Production and Editing
- DSLR camera operations
- Exposure theory
- Professional Inkjet Printing
- Studio and location lighting
Accredited Courses
(30 credits)
- PHO 1021 Photo-Image Capture I
- PHO 1061 Digital Capture Processing I
- PHO 1062 Digital Darkroom II
- PHO 2004 Commercial Studio
- PHO 2032 Professional Portraiture
- PHO 2045 Contemporary Photo Practices
- PHO 2187 Business of Photography
- PHO 2188 Portfolio & Career Exploration
- MGD 1004 Videography
- MGD1064 Digital Video Editing
Erik Schubert
Instructor, Professional Photography
303-344-4910 ext. 27918
erschubert@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- MFA in Photography from Massachusetts College of Art & Design
- BFA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago