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Photography and Videography Minor

Photography and Video Students 480w

Explore various genres and styles while capturing compelling imagery and video content.

The Photography/Videography Minor provides students with a comprehensive skill set for visual storytelling across multiple mediums.

Through a blend of hands-on practice and theoretical study, students learn the technical aspects of both photography and videography, including composition, lighting, and editing techniques.

Unique class topics in the Photography and Videography minor:

  • Photo Editing Software: Acquire skills in digital image creation, manipulation, and enhancement, utilizing software tools for various media outputs.
  • Mobile Photo and Video Fundamentals: Explore the fundamentals of mobile photography and videography, leveraging smartphone technology to capture and produce high-quality visual content for diverse applications.
  • Intermediate Photo/Video Techniques: Advance your skills in photography and videography, delving into intermediate-level techniques such as composition, lighting, equipment, and capture techniques to refine your visual storytelling abilities.
  • Motion Graphics Software: Dive into the world of motion graphics, mastering software tools to create dynamic animations, visual effects, and multimedia presentations for digital media platforms.
  • Audio/Video Software: Learn to utilize audio and video editing software tools to create and edit multimedia content.
  • Product Photography: Develop expertise in product photography techniques, including lighting setups, composition, and styling, to capture appealing images that showcase products effectively for marketing and advertising purposes.
  • Portrait Photography: Explore the art of portrait photography, mastering techniques for lighting, equipment usage, digital image manipulation, and psychology related to portraiture to create captivating portraits that convey the personality and essence of your subjects.