Portraiture and Wedding Photography [major or minor]
This program encourages students to dive into the ever-changing world of professional portrait and wedding photography. After developing a solid foundation in the technical aspects of portrait photography, students are encouraged to push the limits of their creativity and discover their unique personal style within the field. A strong emphasis on the creation of technically solid, dynamic images, professionalism and progressive business and marketing skills provides a comprehensive education for our students seeking success in this exciting, consumer-driven field.

TERM 1
Portraiture I: Traditional Portrait Techniques :: 6 units
Students in this course begin by mastering the base technical skills essential to every portrait and wedding photographer. Weekly lectures and demonstrations provide a thorough understanding of controlling light in the studio and on location, utilizing traditional lighting patterns and styles, posing and subject control. Course assignments emphasize technical skill as well as aesthetic considerations. Regular discussion and analysis of contemporary portrait and wedding photography help students discover and understand the current styles and trends within the field.

TERM 2
Portraiture II: Contemporary Experiential Portraiture :: 6 units
Throughout this course, students are exposed to a wide array of portrait subjects both within the studio and on location. From children and babies, families and groups and brides and couples, students explore these subjects and discover the challenges that each present. Course lectures and assignments emphasize developing an effective workflow during the shoot, efficient editing and processing of images and working with professional print laboratories. Weekly critiques encourage students to hone their personal vision and further develop their unique style.

TERM 3
Portraiture III: Creating the Portrait and Wedding Portfolio :: 6 units
The final course in this program is dedicated to the production of a dynamic, cohesive professional portfolio that enables students to enter the field of portrait and wedding photography upon graduating. Students are challenged to develop a creative body of work that showcases their signature style, which sets them apart from other professional photographers in the industry. Design and presentation options are addressed as students continue to evolve their portfolios throughout the term. Weekly discussions on contracts, pricing, self-promotion, working with clients, and identifying and understanding different markets complete this program.