Media & Communication Arts-Photographic Technologies

Program Description:

The Media & Communication Arts-Photographic Technologies program provides skill training in black and white, color, and digital photography. Students learn camera operation and how to capture, process, and print images in a wide variety of formats.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate computer skills for the media and communication arts industry.

2. Apply the fundamentals of art and design.

3. Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking within a design-art context.

4. Demonstrate visual, presentation, and communication skills necessary for successful employment in the media and communication arts industry.

5. Demonstrate entry-level skills in a rapidly changing media and communication arts industry.

6. Apply mathematical concepts indicative of the media and communication arts industry.

7. Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

8. Document people, places, and events using digital photography.

9. Identify the basic operation features of a photographic studio.

Career Opportunities:

Media & Communication Arts-Photographic Technologies-Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Photographer are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Media & Communication Arts-Photographic Technologies-Certificate: Job titles such as Photographer are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

• Transfer Resource Guide
• Transfer Plan Database

Programs

• Media & Communication Arts - Photographic Technologies, AAS (full-time)
• Media & Communication Arts - Photographic Technologies, AAS (part-time)

• Media & Communication Arts - Photographic Technologies, Certificate