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
The Photographic Imaging Technology Program offers an Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.) Degree that consists of an ambitious, technical core in
imaging and components of general education. A related option, with fewer
general education requirements, is the Photographic Imaging Technology Diploma
Program. Finally, there is a Certificate in Matting & Framing where
students develop skills in finishing and presentation of art. Students choose a
program option to meet their specific career goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate
fundamental skills and practical knowledge in the imaging discipline through
passing the comprehensive tests given four 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 and Certified Photographic Consultant
Transfer Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to transfer into programs like marketing,
management, mass communications, business and education at Bemidji State
University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State University
Mankato, North Dakota State University, and the University of Wisconsin Stout.
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)
