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Digital Photography

  • Certificate
Digital Photography

Program Number: 

90203A

Program Credits: 

9.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$1,477.35

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring
Not Financial Aid Eligible

Take your creativity to the next level with Western's Digital Photography Certificate. In this short-term program, you'll master the essentials of digital imaging-from composition and lighting to image editing and visual storytelling. Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a creative professional in marketing, design, or media, our hands-on curriculum will help you produce impactful visual content. Build your skills, expand your portfolio, and open the door to new career opportunities in today's image-driven world.

Career Opportunities

Photographer
Photo Editor/Retoucher
Social Media Content Creator
Assistant Photographer

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Software and Technology

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Courses

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks [5] for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern [6] self-service portal for academic planning.

First Term

Adobe Photoshop
Course Number: 10201185
Credits: 3.00
Digital Photography 1
Course Number: 10203125
Credits: 3.00

Second Term

Digital Photography 2
Course Number: 10203135
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

608-785-9200
800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/sites/default/files/programs/documents/Technology_Requirements.pdf
[2] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DniDXv9HckGZ5BpZ1xtAINzEPDqm29RGnADqdoibRwxUM0ZIV0tLRE1OS0NaOTY5U01aOFNVNDdVUS4u
[3] mailto:LearningCommons@westerntc.edu
[4] https://kb.westerntc.edu/112380
[5] https://www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks
[6] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/