Course Listings: Photography Courses
Major Description
Possible Careers:
- Commercial Photographer
- Photographers Assistant
- Forensic Photographer
- Photo Lab Professional
After graduation, you may choose to seek further education (four-year college), self-employment or many career options. Some photography options area are in historical photography/preservation, advertising, aerial, crime scene, commercial, editorial, fashion, fine art, forensic, medical, photo chemistry, photojournalism, portraits, scientific and stock photography.
The Photography A.S. Degree combines the art, science and business of photography into a dynamic program aimed at helping you achieve one of three broad goals:
- Acceptance to four year college;
- Starting your own photography business; or
- Entering a specific sector of the visual communications workplace.
You will complete a technical core curriculum, a general education curriculum and choose a Photography emphasis area (major) to complete photography studies in one of the specialized area.
Nature of Work
Photographers work in a multitude of industry-specific niches. Some specialize in photographing people, while others work only with products. Some work in very artistic settings, while others work in very technical and scientific arenas. Some work for small and large businesses, while others are self employed. This program gives you the technical core necessary to begin studies in your chosen sector of the photographic marketplace.
Program Delivery
You can begin this program in the fall semester only. Courses are offered primarily during the day, however, some courses are made available in the evening. Full- or part-time starts are available.
After DCTC
DCTC has transfer agreements for this program with the following colleges: Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Southwest State University and Saint Mary’s University.