Career Description
Photo Imaging students develop foundational imaging and workplace skills sought by employers. The curriculum includes general and studio photography, digital file manipulation and management, lighting, photo print production, print finishing, software, video and editing, color science, and principles of sales, marketing, and customer service. The program serves a broad range of industries to include the photo and graphics industry, now called Imaging. Demand for trained technical personnel is high.

Program Information
Students choose a Photo Program option which fits his or her specific goals. The first option is the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Photographic Imaging Technology. This degree consists of an ambitious, technical core in Imaging and components of General Education. A related option, with fewer General Education would be the Diploma in Photographic Imaging Technology.

Other program options would be an Associate in Applied Science in Photo Equipment & Technical Services and a Certificate in Matting & Framing. Students in the Equipment Services program take courses in troubleshooting, maintenance, and electronics in addition to an Imaging core. Matting and Framing students develop skills in finishing and presentation of Art.

Program Learning Outcomes
*Students will demonstrate fundamental skills and practical knowledge in the Imaging discipline through passing the comprehensive tests given 4 weeks before the end of spring semester.
*Students will demonstrate skills through the creation of products which resemble industry standards.
*Students will develop a "sense of community" through participation in a team environment.
*Students will demonstrate professional development.
*Students will demonstrate leadership in technical Imaging skills.

Special Program Requirements
Windows XP Pro Laptop Digital SLR camera

Accreditation
Photo Marketing Association International Professional Photographers Association Digital Imaging Association Association of Imaging Executives

Certification
Society of Photofinishing Engineers Certified Photographic Consultant

Transfer Opportunities
Bemidji State, Minnesota State Moorhead, Minnesota State Mankato, NDSU, WS Stout (Marketing, management, Mass Communications, Business, Education).

Employment Opportunities
Graduates accept employment nationwide as computer imaging and editing specialists, quality control personnel, studio and event photographers, lab equipment operators, lab maintenance, custom framers, lab management, and more. Imaging is a fast-paced, ever changing industry. Excitement is ever present in one of the most innovative industries in the world.

Photographic Imaging Technology, AAS - Program Planning Form (pdf)

Photographic Imaging Technology, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)

Photographic Imaging Matting & Framing, Certificate - Program Planning Form (pdf)