Humanities Division

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Photographic Technology

Gale Farley
Assistant Professor, Photographic Technology
Photographic Technology Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8395

Program Summary

The Photographic Technology program is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of Photographic Arts by developing occupational skills, creative problem solving and the experience necessary to be successful in this widely diversified field. Graduates are prepared to:

• Plan creative solutions to photographic projects
• Prepare equipment and materials to complete the job most effectively
• Execute the photograph by capturing the image using conventional or digital means

Program of Study at Herkimer

• English I and II
• Freshman Seminar
• Drawing I
• Two-Dimensional Design & Color
• Basic Photography
• Creative Video Techniques
• Advertising
• Advanced Photography
• Photojournalism
• Business Organization and Management
• Commercial Photography
• Color Photography
• Introduction to Computer Graphics & Design
• Portrait Studio Photography
• Digital Photography
• Praticum in Photographic Technology
• Physical Education Activity
• Various Electives

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Job Outlook

Graduates find employment in commercial photo studios, photojournalism, corporate industrial photo units, hospitals, retail and wholesale photographic supply businesses, photographic laboratories, government agencies and public relations firms.