Digital photography is a bit different from traditional film photography in that there is no development involved. Pictures are available for instant viewing and need only to be printed. With digital photography on the rise as a respected form of photography, many schools are integrating this form into their photography curriculum or making up an entirely separate curriculum. If you are in Oregon and want to study digital photography, there are a few options available.
Art Institute of Portland
The Art Institute of Portland offers a media arts curriculum that allows students to major in Photography and Design. This program gives students a chance to hone in on their photographic skills while also giving them the means to survive in a professional photography career field. Students get to use industry-level equipment and technology and are groomed to be ready to enter entry-level positions in photography and design upon graduation. To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Design from the Art Institute, you will need to complete twelve quarters' worth of coursework, usually taking about four years to complete.
Art Institute of Portland
1122 N.W. Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209-2911
(503) 228-6528 or 1-888-228-6528
artinstitutes.edu/portland
Mt. Hood Community College
At Mt. Hood Community College, students can choose to enroll in the Integrated Media program. Within the Integrated Media program, there is a Digital Photography option. This is a two-year long program that focuses exclusively on digital photography rather than integrating digital photography into a regular photography program. In this program, you learn take photographs that go beyond point and shoot. You will also be taught use Photoshop as a means to enhance your images and perform some digital manipulation to make your photographs the best they can be. Work with students from other Integrated Media options such as Broadcasting and Graphic Design to produce products for real clients. Through this course, you are trained to become successful in the world of digital photography.
Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
503-491-6422
mhcc.edu
Pacific Northwest College of Art
As a photography major at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, you will learn use both traditional photography and more contemporary digital photography to express yourself and convey your creativity. The Pacific Northwest College of Art has built a Digital Fine Art Printing Lab to accommodate this newer medium. At PCNA, the historical aspects of photography are addressed, as well as technical merit and conceptual designs. Completing coursework earns you a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and sets you up on a lucrative career path.
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson St.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 226-4391
pnca.edu
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