Photography Program
“The camera is much more than a recording apparatus, it is a medium via which messages
reach us from another world.”
— Orson Welles
USA's Photography Program teaches the essential tools needed to develop or enhance your photography skills in both foundational areas and the broader areas of your creative interests. The program provides robust and interactive classes that foster well-rounded photographers that take great photos.
Take a couple of classes or gain a certificate. The choice is yours! All beginning students must start with Fundamentals of Photography to gain a good foundation in the art of photography.
Certificate Program Requirements:
Students who are entering the Photography Certificate Program must fill out Photography Certificate Application and submit the one-time certificate application fee . To earn the certificate, students will take the core program courses:
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Photography: Beyond the Basics (formerly Digital II)
- Image Management and Editing: Lightroom
- Image Management and Editing: Introduction to Photoshop
- Studio Lighting & Portrait Photography
- Shooting In The Dark
And complete three (3) of the followng courses:
- Outdoor Photography
- Street Photography
- Portraits on Location
- How the Eye Sees
The program may be completed within 12 - 18 months. All courses must be completed within three (3) years of the first course taken.
(251) 460-7200
usacontinuinged@southalabama.edu
Vincent Lawson teaches a number of courses including an Introduction to Digital Photography (Digital I), Digital II and other. As a professional photographer, Vincent is a cornerstone instructor for the program.
Lance Boggan is a local photographer who teaches photo editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. He also teaches Portraits on Location, and others.