Photography

Associate Degree in Applied Arts

Program number: 102031

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• 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.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Photography

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.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• 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 the Enrollment Center 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 2017-2018 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

10-203-105

Photo Composition

2 credits

10-203-107

Studio Photography 1

3 credits

10-203-120

Lighting Technique

2 credits

10-206-109

Intro to Electronic Design

2 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-809-195

Economics

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

Second Semester

10-203-108

Studio Photography 2

3 credits

10-203-141

Color Photography 1

3 credits

10-203-173

Photojournalism

2 credits

10-206-115

Digital Media for Photographers

3 credits

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

10-809-197

Contemporary Amer Society

3 credits

Third Semester

10-203-121

Commercial Photography 1

3 credits

10-203-124

Portrait Photography

2 credits

10-203-142

Color Photography 2

3 credits

10-203-134

Electronic Imaging

3 credits

10-804-107

College Mathematics

3 credits

20-809-276

Business Ethics - Liberal Arts Transfer

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-203-109

Studio Photography 3

3 credits

10-203-125

Business Of Photography

1 credits

10-203-126

Advanced Digital Studio Portrait

2 credits

10-203-176

Photographic Communication

2 credits

10-203-185

Portfolio Preparation - Photography Program

2 credits

10-203-174

Photography on Location

3 credits

 

Elective

2 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate self-management skills.
• Model professional and ethical behavior.
• Create a self-promotion/self-marketing plan.
• Create and maintain relationships.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate computer skills that directly support photography.
• Demonstrate basic principles of photography.
• Demonstrate technical problem-solving skills to determine the best solutions to difficult situations.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and application of basic digital imaging skills.

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