Program Description
If you've ever dreamed of a career that utilizes and values your creative abilities, Atlanta Technical College's Photography degree program will change the way you think about work. The program focuses on honing students' raw creative energy into marketable skill sets. We use a hands on approach to learning the tools of the trade and students will be able to jump right into classes in their field from the very first semester. Throughout the course of study, students will develop portfolio pieces that they will use to seek employment upon graduation. Graduates may potentially work at in-house corporate or government marketing departments, at advertising firms, or as freelancers with their own business.
In addition to exhaustive training in camera operation, students will also focus on lighting, shooting in studio and directing models. The sequence of classes is designed to give students a taste of each major form of photography, including documentary, portraiture and shooting in controlled environments. Graduates will be capable of producing stunning photographs in a variety of scenarios.
Career Information
Occupation
Photographers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14% nationally and 37% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Karen Shacham
Director, Design and Media Production
Academic Building C1110V
kshacham@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4552
Trent Lumpkin
Instructor, Design and Media Production
Academic Building C1110H
tlumpkin@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4540
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 61
Estimated Program Cost: $9,000
Required Courses
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication- (3 Credits)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - (3 Credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - (3 Credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
General Education Core Elective- (3 Credits)
Select a General Education Course that has not already been used to meet a requirement (3 credits)
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
Occupational Courses (46 Credits)
Core Courses - (14 Credits)
Take the following courses:
Photography Classes - (16 Credits)
PHOT 1103 is a pre-req for all PHOT classes.
Take the following courses:
PHOT Program Electives - (Minimum of 7 Credits)
Select two of the following program electives:
Capstone Class - (4 Credits)
Take the following class:
Total Credit Hours: 64
Program Outcomes
1 Demonstrate an appreciation of and model professional and ethical behavior in the photographic profession
2 Demonstrate basic computer skills
3 Demonstrate computer skills that directly support photography
4 Demonstrate basic principles of photography
5 Demonstrate an understanding of supporting skills to construct appropriate photographic settings
6 Demonstrate technical proficiency and application of film based photographic skills
7 Demonstrate technical proficiency and application of basic digital imaging skills
8 Acquire skills to build and support successful business management