Photography

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Photography Associate Degree program at Madison College is designed to equip you with a solid foundation in commercial photography. Our courses will help you develop an individual style, give you hands-on experience with the latest digital technologies, and provide you with the business skills necessary to succeed in the field of photography. Madison College's Photography program is a combination of classroom lectures and demonstrations, practical hands-on assignment work in studios and labs, and real-world experience through internships and assignments that emulate contract work for clients.

Graduates of MATC's Photography program will participate in our annual employer-attended portfolio show and enter the job market with a professional portfolio showing prospective employers the skills and capabilities acquired at Madison Area Technical College.

Program Details

Students in the Photography program can attend full or part time.

Photography classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

Photography

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YOUR ADVANTAGES AT MADISON COLLEGE

• Take on-campus classes with professional photographers who teach vital skills and share real-world experiences.
• Test the latest digital photography technologies in our fully equipped photography studio at the Truax campus.
• Join the Madison College Creative Arts Collective to learn and network outside of your classes.
• Show your photography work to potential employers in Madison College’s annual portfolio show.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
   
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Photo Composition

10-203-105

2 credits

Studio Photography 1

10-203-107

3 credits

Lighting Technique

10-203-120

2 credits

Intro to Electronic Design

10-206-109

2 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Psychology Of Human Relations

10-809-199

3 credits

 

Elective

3 credits

Second Semester

Studio Photography 2

10-203-108

3 credits

Color Photography 1

10-203-141

3 credits

Photojournalism

10-203-173

2 credits

Video Production

10-206-130

3 credits

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

10-801-196

3 credits

Contemporary Amer Society

10-809-197

3 credits

Third Semester

Commercial Photography

10-203-121

3 credits

Portrait Photography

10-203-124

2 credits

Color Photography 2

10-203-142

3 credits

Electronic Imaging

10-203-134

3 credits

College Mathematics

10-804-107

3 credits

Fourth Semester

Studio Photography 3

10-203-109

3 credits

Business Of Photography

10-203-125

2 credits

Advanced Digital Studio Portrait

10-203-126

2 credits

Photographic Communication

10-203-176

2 credits

Portfolio Preparation - Photography Program

10-203-185

2 credits

Photography on Location

10-203-174

3 credits

Recommended Electives

Photography Internship

10-203-199

1 credits

Professional Nature and Conservation Photography

10-203-129

2 credits

Basic Design

20-815-201

3 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

Madison College has the following Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review the list and identify the right college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree. 

After you identify your best transfer options, review the steps to transfer, attend transfer events, and meet with your program advisor every semester to keep your transfer plans on track.

Wisconsin Schools

Bellevue University

Details

Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.

Lakeland University

Details

Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Details

Students who complete the photography program can transfer up to 64 credits toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

Non-Wisconsin Schools

Bellevue University

Details

Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Details

Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Photography program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

1. Apply the principles of design and storytelling to develop media products and services.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of media software, tools and technology.
3. Implement creative solutions from concept through completion.
4. Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings.
5. Implement project management skills to meet customer and market demands.
6. Apply effective and ethical business practices.

Careers

Careers

Earning your associate degree in Photography at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for a range of professional positions in the field of photography, including:

• Professional Photographer
• Portrait and Wedding Photographer
• Commercial Photographer
• Architectural Photographer
• Industrial Photographer
• Corporate Staff Photographer
• Government Staff Photographer
• Commercial Studio Assistant
• Portrait Studio Assistant
• Photojournalist
• Editorial Photographer
• DSLR Videographer and Editor

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