Photography and Digital Imaging Foundations Micro-Credential

This micro-credential provides students with the essential skills required to produce high-quality photographs using a digital SLR camera. Students will learn how to edit and modify their images using Adobe Photoshop. Organizing and exporting photographs to print and other online platforms will be explored. This stackable micro-credential can be applied towards the Continuing Studies Certificate in Photography, Video, and Animation Studio Skills as two (2) qualifying courses.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the successful completion of this micro-credential, students should have gained:

• An in-depth understanding of digital camera functions
• A basic understanding of photographic composition theory
• An intermediate understanding of the editing and image modification capabilities in Adobe Photoshop
• The ability to organize, edit, and export photographs for print and other online platforms

Qualifications:

• Students must complete the two (2) qualifying courses within one (1) year
• Students must submit the online micro-credential request form along with the administrative fee to obtain the micro-credential and digital badge

Courses

Qualifying Courses

Minimum Required

2 Course(s)

• CSAP-N121 Introduction to Digital Photography
• CSDM-N129 Intermediate Adobe Photoshop

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.