Photographic Imaging - The Art Institute of Washington

Photographic Imaging from The Art Institute of Washington is a Campus Associate Photography degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Successful photographic professionals do not rely on talent alone. They must possess a thorough understanding of the composition of light as well as a wide array of technical skills-from choosing the right equipment to perfecting production techniques while capturing visually compelling images. Students must be creative, imaginative, and attentive to detail as they prepare to enter the field. While building an awareness of visual style, students also develop core values based in professional standards and practices and a skill set with a solid technical and design foundation. In addition to courses in art and design, students in photographic imaging study the history of art and the history of photography as they explore the principles of photographic design and the significance of visual style in the commercial sector. They study the application of professional cameras, lenses, and related processes-small, medium, and large formats-as they apply to commercial uses such as photojournalism or advertising photography. Students use the professional equipment to develop the techniques required for successful location and studio photography , as well as learning to solve problems in both natural and artificial lighting. Students apply all the tools of contemporary photographic techniques to the digital workflow of modern photography. Studios and darkrooms feature program-specific hardware and software. With my new skills, I can be... Commercial photographer Product photographer Assistant photographic editor Freelance photographer Studio assistant Photojournalist Photo lab technician Associate in Arts In the associate program, students develop skills by learning the basics of color, design, various camera techniques and applications, and digital imaging. At the end of the program, they assemble a portfolio of their work in the program. Graduates in the associate program may choose to continue into the bachelor of fine arts program, or they may seek entry-level positions in the field as studio assistants or as staff photographers with publishing companies, photography studios or labs, and production companies. View more details on The Art Institute of Washington . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Photography courses.