Digital Photography
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Digital Imaging is the medium that most photographers work with today. Take your photography
hobby to the next level with the Digital Photography certificate. This program is
designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in photography, portraiture, digital
image-editing. To earn a certificate in Digital Photography, candidates must complete
the following four courses: Digital Photography I, Digital Photography II, Adobe Photoshop
for Photography, and Business of Photography. An Adobe subscription is recommended.
Students need a SLR Digital Camera.
Taught by Professional Photographer, Amanda Correria
Call 781-280-3663 or EMAIL when the courses are complete in order to receive your certificate.
Digital Photography I
Fall 2023 session is full; will be offering in Spring 2024
Four areas of instruction will be emphasized: How cameras work, how composition works,
how lighting works, how to use photo editing software. Students will shoot assignments
most often outside of class. Class will be structured around students having time
to cull & edit their images (using the software Lightroom), having a full class share/critique
& then instruction on a new topic. The most useful part of classroom instruction will
be review of photos students have shot. Students need an SLR Digital Camera and some
images on a memory card that you want to download and work with for the first class.
An Adobe subscription is recommended: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html Instructor will provide instructions on options to choose the first class day. If
you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended that you bring an USB flash
drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition waiver for MCC employees. (18
hours) $265
Wednesday, September 20 - October 25 6pm-9pm
Bedford Campus
Acadmeic Resources Building 1, Room AR 108
Course Number CAR 611-30 CRN 11404
Digital Photography II
This course builds on what was learned in Digital Photo 1. We review the basic concepts
& practices of digital photography. We will delve more into the creative aspect of
photography discussing composition in more detail. We’ll also focus on finding your
style & voice with your photography. Students will shoot assignments most often outside
of class. Class will be structured around students having time to cull & edit there
images (using the software Lightroom), having a full class share/critique & then instruction
on a new topic. The most useful part of classroom instruction will be the review of
photos students have shot. They will see what makes a successful photo and what does
not. Students need an SLR Digital Camera and some images on a memory card that you
want to download and work with for the first class. An Adobe subscription is recommended:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html Instructor will provide instructions on what option choose on the first day of class
if there is any uncertainty. If you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended
that you bring an USB flash drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition
waiver for MCC employees. (18 hours) $265
Wednesday, November 8-December 20 6pm - 9pm
No class November 22
Bedford Campus
Academic Resources, Building 1, Room AR 108.
Course Number CAR 612-30 CRN 11407
Business of Photography
Turn your passion for photography into profit. Learn how to present, price and market
your photography. Explore portfolio preparation, marketing, freelance photography,
working for a photographer and opening a photography studio. Eligible for 50% tuition
waiver for MCC employees. (18 hours) $230
Tuesday, October 24 - December 12 6pm - 9pm
Bedford Campus
Academic Resources, Building 1, Room AR 108.
Course Number CAR 615-30 CRN 17970
No class October 31, November 21
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud
Have you ever marveled at the way a portrait can be transformed to make the subject
matter appear years younger or how people can be added to or deleted from a scene?
Have you ever seen photographs that were ripped or faded, then perfectly restored
and wondered, how did they do that? Elevate your images with Photoshop Creative Cloud.
In this course students will learn about image formats, color correction and photo
retouching, masks and layers, selection techniques, combining multiple source images
and advanced image correction techniques. Example projects based on real-world scenarios
are designed to reinforce and expand skills. An Adobe subscription is recommended:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html Instructor will provide instructions on what option choose on the first day of class
if there is any uncertainty. If you do not have an Adobe subscription it is recommended
that you bring an USB flash drive or external hard drive. Eligible for 50% tuition
waiver for MCC employees. (15 hours) $215
Spring 2024 dates to be announced