Provider name:

Midlands Technical College

Provider description:

Midlands Technical College is a public community college located in South Carolina. It serves the Midlands region and offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, diplomas, and training certificates. MTC focuses on providing accessible education and workforce training to help students achieve their career goals.

Program name:

Photography and Videography Certificate - CE

Program description:

This two-to-three-month program is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs as photographers and videographers. Learn basic camera functions, exposure, and depth of field. In addition, receive further instruction on composition, how light affects images, filters, and flash, etc. Then move into discussing concepts of videography and how to capture moving pictures and sound using video and audio equipment, with expertise in lighting, composition and framing, and editing. Other important skills include maintaining client relationships, production planning, reel creation, and mastering distribution methods. Required equipment: DSLR or Mirrorless camera. A laptop (that meets the Adobe Lightroom specifications). Adobe Lightroom classic (Purchase the Creative Cloud under the student discount). SD card for the camera ($20-40) depending on size of the card. A 32GB SD card Class 10 ($20) is recommended. SD card reader ($10-20), if your laptop does not have an SD card reader. External hard drive ($100-200). WD easystore® 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive ($100) is recommended. Suggested Items: A tripod (entry level Manfroto https://a.co/d/elMhW4g). A speed light based on the brand of camera system discussed in class.

Program URL:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/english-and-humanities/photography-and-videography-certificate

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2013

Student teacher ratio:

1:15

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

None

Total Cost:

$1399.00