Photography Programs

You could turn your passion for taking pictures into a career with our Commercial Photography program. With our program, you can learn the basics of manual and digital photography equipment, darkroom techniques, photo composition and editing, and also gain an overview of the role of the photographer in creative fields. Obtain the skills necessary to seek an entry-level position as a photographer’s assistant, photography technician or a studio photographer.

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Charleston

There’s a maturing industry based around digital technology, and it’s revolutionizing the way we capture and send information and bring it to the world. Our Digital Photography program can help you learn how to shoot, direct and edit film digitally.

Our experienced instructors train you using industry-related software and equipment, so you gain plenty of hours of practical experience. They provide a springboard that helps you discover the many nuances of digital photography, including color, composition, perspective, lenses and digital design. We even cover aspects of developing good business skills so you can be a freelance professional.  Graduates of our Digital Photography program have gone on to be digital photographers, industrial photographers, photo lab technicians and photojournalists. 

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Indianapolis
• The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg

Photographs capture the images of our interests and our world. By studying our Photographic Imaging program, you can learn the skills involved in photographic imaging, manipulation, storage and design, and also gain an understanding of where and how to apply these skills. Upon completion of this program, you could pursue an entry-level position in a photography studio or media design company.

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Charleston
• The Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville
• The Art Institute of Washington – Northern Virginia

A picture is worth a thousand words – learn how to make thousands of powerful pictures in our popular Photography program.  Our instructors are professional photographers and are ready to teach you proper techniques for composition, lighting, effective use of equipment and creative darkroom procedures! You can further explore how color and design elements interact in our industry-equipped facilities. We also focus on helping you learn valuable business-related skills to be a freelancer. Our program covers both film and digital photography, providing you with the skills you need to seek entry-level employment as a commercial photographer, digital photographer, industrial photographer, photo lab technician or photojournalist.

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Austin
• The Art Institute of Charlotte
• The Art Institute of Colorado
• The Art Institute of Dallas
• The Art Institute of Fort Worth
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• The Art Institute of Seattle
• The Art Institutes International – Kansas City
• The Art Institutes International Minnesota
• The New England Institute of Art

Turn your love of photography and eye for color, detail and angle into an exciting profession. You can make it more than just a hobby! Our instructors can help you learn powerful skills of expression through our Photography & Design program.  Learn how skills in photography and digital design can overlap to create compelling compositions for viewers. We also focus on important and universal design principles.  We finish by investigating important business-related skills such as client relations, operations and effective marketing.  You’ll have an opportunity to learn how to create a product that can be used in print or on the Web as you prepare for entry-level employment.

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