Develop your distinctive style and technical skills with RRC's Professional Photography program. This program provides the knowledge and skills required to develop the technical and creative aspects of digital imaging and processing. Students will develop skills in digital image manipulation, lighting, SLR operation, exposure, composition, printing, editing, retouching and processing as well as foundational business skills.
Through classroom discussions, projects, guest lecturers and field experiences, you will become knowledgeable in all areas of digital imaging and processing.
You will acquire hands-on skills in the following:

• Digital image manipulation
• Lighting
• SLR (Single-lens reflex) camera operation
• Exposure
• Composition
• Printing
• Editing
• Retouching
• Processing

Who Should Enrol?

If you are looking to develop a distinctive style with advanced technical skills, this program is for you!
You will learn to work as a professional and create images that evoke an emotional response. You will develop strong skills in digital image manipulation, lighting, exposure, composition, printing, editing, retouching and processing as well as foundational business skills.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, you should be able to:

Demonstrate artistry by creating images that evoke an emotional response.
Apply the principles of lighting and colour theory to a variety of photographic scenarios by measuring, evaluating, and adjusting light and colour to create quality images.
Apply the mechanics of exposure to control light and influence the final product.
Apply principles of composition to produce professional images.
Select and use photographic equipment and technologies appropriate to the task.
Demonstrate effective use of written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, employing relevant knowledge, skills, and judgment in a business setting.
Work as a professional, maintaining high standards of practice, make ethical judgments and decisions, follow legal requirements, and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment through demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional associations.
Work effectively individually and as a member of team, demonstrating time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Develop proposals and organize and orchestrate photo shoots through the successful management of resources and time.
Apply business processes through the application of accounting, marketing, sales, data management, and human resources (HR) practices and principles.
Use and adapt to a variety of computer software and hardware for both photographic and business purposes.