Photographic Imaging Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

Major Description

Students in this program use their creative abilities to plan and capture unique photographs and then process, manage, and digitally enhance the images to produce professional quality prints. The program teaches skills in photography, digital workflow and color management of images, advanced Photoshop and large format printing techniques for the well-rounded photographer and photo technician. Using a wide variety of studio, darkroom, and digital equipment, students practice the hands-on skills that they will face during their careers in the photo industry.

Work Environment

Graduates become photographers of all types as well as traditional and digital photo lab specialists. Opportunities in new technologies and niche areas continue to grow as clients expect a more sophisticated variety of products and services. Advanced computer and software skills along with solid equipment operation provide the graduate with the foundation needed to advance and grow with the industry.

Potential Job Titles

  • Freelance Photographer
  • Studio Photographer
  • Digital Production Specialist
  • Digital Printing Specialist
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Digital Asset Management Technician
  • Commercial Photographer/Assistant

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $19.36/hour
  • Top Earners: $32.58/hour

Web Site

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Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Sherralyn Cox
    Dean of Design and Health/Human Services

Instructors

Tangen, Darrell 651-423-8584 darrell.tangen@dctc.edu BIO
Eilers, Bill 651-423-8364 william.eilers@dctc.edu BIO
Latner, Peter 651-423-8590 peter.latner@dctc.edu BIO

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