Digital Photography Certificate

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Cultivate your craft. Capture compelling images.

Learn the technical skills required to make successful images while dissecting the process behind creating photographs. By developing an understanding of the camera and history of image making, you’ll gain knowledge of ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds along with workflow, composition, and storytelling. Hone your artistic voice and leave with a complete photo series for your portfolio.

 
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Format:

Online

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Price:

$1,725 total

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Total Courses:

3

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Course Length:

5-9 weeks

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Who Should Enroll

  • Hobbyists or amateur photographers looking to better understand their camera and how to create professional-quality photographs
  • Professionals in any field who want to improve their images for social media content or marketing
  • Creatives looking to add a new skill to their résumés
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What You'll Gain

  • An understanding of how images are constructed using ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, and composition
  • The ability to manage, organize, and process your photographs for personal work and client outputs
  • Knowledge of photo history through composition studies
  • An understanding of the basic camera setting for shooting in manual mode
  • Development of your artistic voice and eye for image making
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How You'll Learn

  • Engaging video lectures
  • Direct interaction with faculty practitioners at the top of their field
  • Online collaboration and video conferencing
  • Project-based learning focused on developing real-world skills and portfolio assets

Courses

Students must complete all courses within one year.

Students learn best practices for photographing in various settings through hands-on practice-based exercises. This course supports creative development while instructing students in professional techniques, giving them the tools they need to build a strong portfolio.
Students learn about composition and natural lighting techniques through studio projects and the exploration of photo history.
Learn how to build, organize, and manage a professional workflow through instruction in basic editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and best practices for organizing and sharing files.
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“This digital photography certificate incorporates both technical and historical practices, allowing students to explore their own personal style for making compelling images.”

Laura Nitz, director, Adult Programs in Art, Design, and Fashion

Why The New School?

The professional landscape as we’ve known it has changed dramatically, and ongoing learning is more important now than ever before. At The New School, we champion every student’s creativity and growth. By combining integrated disciplines with collaborative problem solving, we deliver an immersive, transformative learning experience. With the leadership of Parsons School of Design — a globally top-ranked design school — our faculty imparts the critical expertise students need to advance their careers or pivot to new ones in a constantly evolving world.

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