Digital Imaging and Design Certificate Program

DIC Courses and Workshops Offered This Term

The Digital Imaging Certificate program incorporates a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the core concepts, visual language/theory and practical methods of photography in the 21st century including digital capture, image editing and manipulation, methods of publishing and delivering images in both web and print, high-quality ink-jet printing and professional methods. It combines theory with hands-on applications in the computer lab and field in order to provide a broad knowledge of the skills necessary for digital imaging and production. At the close of the program, all participants produce a creative portfolio, which is planned and implemented in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Each participant in the digital imaging program selects a faculty advisor from amongst the core PNM faculty to provide guidance and ongoing feedback. The Certificate program insures a solid and sequential learning experience that leads to a high level of professional skill upon completion.

For questions or to request a brochure please call 956-3422 or email. For more information, download the DIC information flyer (pdf) and printable application form (pdf).

Required Workshops for Digital Imaging Certificate Program

VISUAL ISSUES/CONTENT/FUNDAMENTALS (24 hours): Know your Camera 1 and 2 - 6 hours each; Vision and Discovery - 6 hour; Photography with a Conscience - 6 hours
TECHNICAL (52 hours): Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop; Lightroom; Printing
DESIGN OR WEB (12 hours): Dreamweaver - 6 hours; CSS - 6 hours; Flash - 6 hours
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (18 hours): Strategic Marketing - 6 hrs; Legal Issues - 3 hours
ELECTIVES (12 hours): On Assignment - 6 hours; Photographing Children - 6 hours; Photographic Lighting - 6 hours; Dynamic Portrait - 6 hours
CREATIVE PROJECT/PORTFOLIO (12 hours)