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
Graduate will be able to:
1. Demonstrate professional responsibility toward workplace safety
2. Select and use photographic software, equipment and technologies appropriate to the task
3. Apply concepts and aesthetics to create and evaluate photographic images
4. Effectively develop proposals and organize photo shoots
5. Work as a team member demonstrating dependability, flexibility, communication and management skills
6. Model professional and ethical behavior

Special Program Requirements
Windows XP Pro Laptop and a 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.

Gainful Employment (pdf)

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)