Photography: Darkroom and Digital

What you'll learn

Using pictures to communicate, to tell a story, is the focus of this Photography: Darkroom and Digital microcredential! You will gain essential skills in camera use, darkroom procedures (wet and digital), printing, and editing using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. You will learn to utilize image editing software to communicate and market effectively. Emphasis is placed on masking, blending modes, painting techniques, and advanced compositing. You will investigate approaches to manipulate raster-based graphics and utilize design to communicate conceptual elements to different audiences. Successful completion of this microcredential can advance careers in photography as well as video production, graphic design, and marketing. This microcredential is a great fit for existing professionals looking to add specialized skills. For those new to photography, this microcredential readies you for additional study, internships and to apply for entry-level positions as photographer assistant, design assistant, or junior digital communications roles. Take this microcredential alone or pair it with the Photography: Studio and Portfolio microcredential.

A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (90 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

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Career outlook

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Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.