Photography
Spring 2018
Spokane Falls Community College
- 3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
- Spokane, WA 99224-5298
- https://sfcc.spokane.edu/
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Fall, Winter, SpringDegrees and Certificates
Program Website
View the program websiteTuition and Fees
Additional Costs
Books | $50 |
Supplies and Equipment | $350 |
Program Description
Founded in 1965, the photography program at Spokane Falls Community College is an intensive two–year study of visual communications. Students explore career opportunities in commercial photography and multimedia production and have opportunities to interact with industry through field trips, guest speakers and cooperative work experiences.First–year students learn the fundamentals of lighting and composition while surveying career fields. Second–year students complete projects with real world scenarios and focus on prevailing trends in the world of digital media production.
In addition to teaching technical skills and artistic design, the program stresses positive work habits and helps students develop personal career goals.
With guidance from an advisory committee made up of employers and working professionals, the photography program is constantly updated to reflect current industry standards.
Course of Study
Facilities:- 3,000 sq ft of commercial studio space, largest in the Northwest. Cars can be shot on its seamless, two-wall cove.
- 900 sq ft of portrait studio space with a large north window for natural light portraiture.
- Over $50,000 of the latest photographic lighting and camera equipment available for student checkout.
- Film and digital lab facilities.
- Video and multimedia lab.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate business skills to successfully enter the profession2. Students will build a portfolio demonstrating creativity and storytelling skills
3. Students will apply interpersonal skills to work in industry
4. Students will develop the technical skills required to complete projects
5. Students will develop the post-production skills required to create portfolio quality still photography and video productions.
6. Students will apply research skills to assess current trends in the profession.
7. Students will develop written communication skills necessary to be successful in their chosen career.
Career Opportunities
"Employment opportunities are with portrait and commercial studios; magazines and newspapers; corporate in-house photographic departments and in the new digital areas (which is the fastest growing occupation in this industry). In Washington, this occupation is expected to grow faster than the average of all occupations. As an example of salaried wages, staff photographers in the Puget Sound area with two years of training or experience average $1,840 to $2,710 per month. Wages for freelance or self employed photographers vary greatly. As a freelance, a basic set up may cost $5,000 or more." (per State of Washington Occupational Summary no. 4734)AAS - SFCC
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.