Digital Photography
The Graphic Arts Technology Department offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in printing, publishing, advertising, and commercial photography. The program courses cover a wide cross section of imaging technologies, from traditional printing and print preparation techniques through the latest digital processes, including studio based digital photography. They combine a strong theoretical foundation with hands-on laboratory experiences in practical application.
An associate degree in Graphic Arts Technology will provide the education necessary to begin a successful career in the graphic arts industry, as well as many of the diverse emerging imaging technologies such as the Internet. Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as other institutions offering programs in the various imaging technologies, accepts credits from the STCC Graphic Arts Technology program toward their advanced degree programs.
The program offers two options, one in Commercial Art and one in Digital Photography, as well as two Certificates of Completion in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Arts Technology. Minimum Grade Requirement: The minimum passing grade for any individual course in this program shall be a "D" (60%). The minimum average for graduation from the program is a "C" (73%).
The Digital Photography Option prepares students for fast-paced careers in commercial studio photography, including portrait photography, product photography, digital image modification, photo-restoration, photo-retouching, digital workflow, and image preparation for final output. The student will also develop proficiencies in various lighting and image capture techniques, as well as skills with professional imaging software programs. Courses in typography, layout, graphic design, and website design - including HTML and interactive media techniques - are also included in the program.
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GRPH-125 | TYPOGRAPHY AND LAYOUT | 3 |
| GRPH-145 | INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHIC ARTS COMPUTER | 3 |
| GRPH-180 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| ARTS-346 | HISTORY OF MODERN ART | 3 |
| ENGL-100 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GRPH-200 | INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN | 3 |
| GRPH-280 | ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GRPH-455 | MACINTOSH OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GRPH-462 | DIGITAL IMAGING-PHOTOSHOP | 3 |
| MATH-117 | CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| ENGL-200 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION 2: AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (or) | 3 |
| WRIT-202 | TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING | 3 |
| Total: | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GRPH-201 | INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN | 3 |
| GRPH-281 | ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GRPH-420 | COLOR REPRODUCTION PROCESSES | 3 |
| GRPH-463 | DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| PHYS-256 | OPTICS AND IMAGE RECORDING | 4 |
| ELSOC | GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total: | 19 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GRPH-422 | COLOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| GRPH-461 | ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION-QUARK XPRESS | 3 |
| GRPH-282 | PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| GRPH-283 | PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION | 3 |
| ARTS-220 | HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (or) | 3 |
| ELGED | GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | |
Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Graphic Arts Technology will be awarded
| Name | Title | Office | Ext | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Fontaine | Department Chair | 14/209 | 4315 | fontaine |
| Matthew Kriftcher | Associate Professor | 14/211 | 4312 | mbkriftcher |
| Cheryl Lukas | Professor | 14/214 | 4307 | lukas |
| Patricia Marrow | Technical Assistant II | 15/303 | 4374 | pmarrow |
| Philip Ruderman | Professor | 14/210 | 4324 | ruderman |