Photography, Commercial at Collin
If photography is your passion, learn how to turn that dream into a career at Collin College. Collin College's Commercial Photography program is an excellent path to obtain the skills and professionalism necessary to start your career as a commercial photographer. Learn techniques and technology from experienced photographers who know the industry and can guide your development as a commercial photographer.
Collin College's Photography program is a national award-winning program with SkillsUSA that offers certificates and/or a degree plan with the goal of preparing students to enter the commercial photography workforce. In order to maintain a high level of excellence, the program works closely with an advisory committee of professional photographers, seeking advice, recommendations, and internships. Classes include a variety of genres in the commercial photography field, with an emphasis on both camera and lighting skills that include lighting techniques with both studio and location, along with Software skills (Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One). Learn how to manage a commercial or portrait studio. Additional skills will be taught in both the areas of photographic and soft work skills in order to assist professional commercial photographers, as well as learning about how to work in teams with models, art directors, and stylists. The department's facility includes a mac digital lab, a 2-bay portrait studio, a product lighting studio, a wet darkroom, alternative process lab, book binding lab, and a large format digital printing lab. All studios are supplied with professional level equipment corresponding to the industry standard of the field of Commercial photography. Additionally, the department maintains equipment for students to check out, including digital cameras, film cameras, location lights and accessories. Complete your college experience enrolled in a college supervised Internship with a professional photography studio. After two years students will have not only obtained the skills and knowledge to enter the field of Commercial Photographer; additionally, students gain real-world experience, establish contacts in the commercial field and gain confidence to make a place in the world of commercial photography. Let's get started...
Departmental Website
www.collin.edu/department/photography