Commercial photography is a fast growing multi-billion dollar industry which provides excellent job prospects for those with a creative eye and willingness to do what it takes to succeed.A professional photographer today is not only an artist, but a versatile business person with the task of keeping clients happy delivering images on time and on budget while earning his/her salary or job profit.The MediaPro University photography certificate program identifies and addresses both the technical expertise and business skills required of a professional photographer.
Core Modules (complete all):
Travel
Nature
Black & White & Sepia
Fashion
Portraits
Photo Journalism, Media Access and Press Credential
Editorial
Architecture and Real Estate
Commercial Products and Advertising
Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 and Lightroom 2
Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law,
Negotiations, Contracts, Budgets, Marketing and Portfolio Building
Elective Modules (complete one)
Weddings
Special Events
Sports, Action & Entertainment
Stock Photography, Photo Contests
Nudes, Boudoir
Photo Art
Underwater
Who Should Attend?
Individuals looking to make a career transition to an exciting, fast-paced industry
Individuals who are looking to strengthen their skills
Individuals working as a photographer or employed in a photography related field looking for additional knowledge to support career advancement and gain the competitive edge
You Will Learn:
About career opportunities in photography
Specific skills and knowledge required of professional photographers
Logistics to plan a successful photo shoot from start to finish
How Do I Complete the Certificate?
Complete all class projects.
To receive the certificate, no class meeting may be missed and all classes must be taken within a three-year period. (Some exceptions)
To complete the certificate in following years, missed classes may be made up at a fee of $100.00 plus current workshop participation fee. All workshops are subject to availability.
Complete eight modules (seven core modules and one elective).