Digital Photography - DPHO.COC

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The Graphic Arts Technology Department offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in printing, publishing, advertising, and commercial photography. The program courses cover a wide cross section of imaging technologies, from traditional printing and print preparation techniques through the latest digital processes, including studio based digital photography. They combine a strong theoretical foundation with hands-on laboratory experiences in practical application.

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, a Certificate of Completion in Digital Photography will be awarded.

(DPHO.COC) Curriculum

Semester 1

GAT-150 - Professional Digital Photography 2 credits
GAT-150L - Lab: Digital Photography 1 credits
GAT-151 - Digital Photography/Studio Module 2 credits
GAT-162 - Digital Imaging-Photoshop 2 credits
GAT-162L - Lab: Digital Imaging-Photoshop 1 credits
GAT-250 - Photographic Illustration 2 credits
GAT-250L - Lab: Photographic Illustration 1 credits
GAT-252 - Location Photography 2 credits
GAT-252L - Lab: Location Photography 1 credits

Total: 14 credits

Semester 2

GAT-152 - Advanced Prof. Digital Photography 2 credits
GAT-152L - Lab: Advanced Digital Photography 1 credits
GAT-251 - Advertising Photography 2 credits
GAT-251L - Lab: Advertising Photography 1 credits
GAT-262 - Professional Digital Imaging Techniques 2 credits
GAT-262L - Lab: Prof. Digital Imaging Techniques 1 credits
DMP-102 - Internet Multimedia 2 credits
DMP-102L - Lab: Internet Multimedia 1 credits

Total: 12 credits

Total (DPHO.COC) Curriculum Program Credits: 26

Department Personnel

Name	Title	Office	Phone	Email
Matthew Kriftcher	Professor/Department Chair	14/211	413-755-4312	mbkriftcher@stcc.edu
Cheryl Lukas	Professor	14/214	413-755-4307	lukas@stcc.edu
Philip Ruderman	Professor	14/210	413-755-4324	ruderman@stcc.edu