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Commercial Photography Technology Consists of two programs: Commercial Photography Technology 1 - (700 hours) and Commercial Photography Technology 2 - (950 hours). Students must complete Commercial Photography 1 or demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes prior to enrollment in Commercial Photography Technology 2. These programs consist of a planned sequence of courses- Commercial Photography Technology 1: Photographic Imaging Specialist, 1 of 2- includes training in the areas of operation of cameras, using Windows Explorer and Adobe Photoshop, the cameras creative controls, and determining available light exposure. Photographic Imaging Specialist, 2 of 2 - includes training in the areas of composing the subject, compositional leading lines, using portable flash, developing photographic rates, and marketing and advertising your work. Photography Specialist/Lab Technician - Content includes training in the following areas: Adobe Photoshop, making prints, scanning images, and outputting digital images. Commercial Photography Technology 2 Portrait Photographer, 1 of 2 – Course PGY0183 (250 hours) – Content includes training in basic portrait lighting, lenses and their effects, creating low and high key portraits, and posing men, women, children and pets. Portrait Photographer, 2 of 2 – Course PGY0184 (250 hours) – Content includes training in photographing business portraits, groups, couples, model composites, window light portraiture, and environmental portraiture. Commercial Photographer – Course PGY0185 (450 hours) – Includes training in computer tethered digital cameras, commercial lighting, multimedia presentations, table top product photography, architectural, and product photography and preparing a business plan. Distance Education: PTC offers the Commercial Photography program in a traditional classroom or online format. Prospective students should have proficient computer skills to enroll in the online (distance education) program. Distance education students are expected to complete a required number of online lessons every week and, if possible, attend a few scheduled campus-based activities throughout the program. Please refer to the distance education section of the catalog for more information about this educational format and/or contact the instructor for more information. Articulation Agreement(s): • St. Petersburg College Photographic Technology, A.S. Degree • St. Petersburg College Industrial Management Technology, A.S. Degree Industry Certification(s): Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Related Links Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association - www.tappa.org Florida Professional Photographers - fpponline.org Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: 70% Minimum Attendance Requirement: 70% Basic Skills Entrance/Exit Requirements: Student's competency in reading, math, and language is pre-assessed using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Required basic skills grade levels are: Reading-9, Math-9, and Language-9.

Southside Christian Schools is located in south St.Petersburg, FL. The school is Christ centered and impacting children ages 2 thru 5th grade.