PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Photography Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. This program focuses on the development of skills and competencies in the use of various camera, lighting and image-processing equipment, and on the development and application of aesthetics and personal style in the creation of photographic images. Certificate holders can expect competition in the job market from Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts graduates.

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Art and Design - Photography, 19 credits
CIP: 500605
SOC: 274020/274021
Occupations: Photographer
Link to O*Net: http://www.onetonline.org/find/result?s=photographer
Tuition and Fees: $2,440.00
Time to Completion: 1.5 years

Note: The 2011-2012 Catalog was used to define credits to completion, and program cost.
Program length is calculated based on average 9 credits per semester, assumed the student was college ready and not required to take developmental course(s).
These figures are based on estimations, and do not include any increases that may occur in course materials or credit fees.
For additional information go to: http://www.harford.edu/catalog/pdf/gainful-employment.pdf

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or demonstrate exemption from the following courses: ENG 003 and ENG 012, or ENG 018; and MATH 001 or MATH 010. See graduation requirement details in this catalog for further information.

Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:           Behavioral/Social Science           English Composition           Arts/Humanities           Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues           Biological/Physical Laboratory Science           Mathematics           Biological/Physical Science