Professional Photography Technology - Diploma (2020-2021)
Willmar (64 Credits) - Education Plan

This newly updated program includes curriculum for the modern-day digital photographer, videographer, and visual communicator. Courses in portrait photography, commercial photography, video production, editing software, and business prepare graduates for a career in the creative industry. A variety of course electives allows for a customized experience based on individual student interests. Equipment such as mirrorless and DSLR camera bodies, lenses, lights, audio equipment, and video stabilizers are available for checkout at no extra cost to the student. A computer lab allows student access to the latest industry-leading video editing and photo manipulation software.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(15 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
PHOT 1014 Introduction to Photographic Concepts 4 
PHOT 1015 Lightroom 3 
PHOT 1016 Classic Portraiture 3 
PHOT 1017 Introduction to Digital Cameras 3 
PHOT 1024 Photoshop I 4 
PHOT 1025 Digital Restoration 3 
PHOT 1027 Advanced Portrait Techniques 4 
PHOT 1028 Commercial Photography I 3 
PHOT 2032 On-Location Portraiture 3 
PHOT 2034 Photoshop II 4 
PHOT 2035 Off-Camera Flash Photography 2 
PHOT 2040 Video Production I 2 
PHOT 2042 Photographic Presentations 2 
PHOT 2048 Photography Business Development 3 
PHOT 2057 Internship and Client Simulation 3 
Total Credits: 46  
 
Elective Courses
(select 12 credits from the courses below)
Choose a minimum of 12 credits
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSWS 1412 Small Business Operation 2 
PHOT 1020 Digital Camera and Photography Concepts II 3 
PHOT 2030 Commercial Photography II 4 
PHOT 2033 Wedding Photography 3 
PHOT 2041 Basic Photo Business Applications 3 
PHOT 2043 Video Editing and Motion Graphics 3 
PHOT 2044 Video Production II 3 
PHOT 2046 Portrait Portfolio 4 
PHOT 2050 Real Estate Photography 3 
PHOT 2051 High-Volume Photography 3 
Total Credits: 12  
 
Elective Courses
(select 6 credits from the courses below)
Choose additional credits, if needed, for a total of 64 credits
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ACCT 1800 Business Law 2 
ACCT 1810 Introduction to Accounting 3 
ADS 1014 Written Business Communications 3 
MMDT 1010 Typography and Color Theory 3 
MMDT 1041 Information Illustration 3 
MMDT 1057 Electronic Publishing 3 
MSM 1101 Principles of Marketing 3 
MSM 2125 E-Commerce & Social Media 3 
MSM 2823 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 
MSM 2850 Small Business Development 2 
Total Credits: 6  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 64