Photography Certificate
Dakota College at Bottineau

Program Details

The online Photography Certificate is a fine arts degree program that helps students learn more about the photography field.  With this program, students learn about professional photography, adding to their skills in their current careers or preparing for new ones.  You will be taught by instructors with master’s in fine art degrees and who are recognized nationally and internationally for their photographic works and photography instruction.  Students learn to use professional photography equipment including DSLR cameras, lenses, on camera and studio lighting, ad other studio equipment.  Courses also help students learn to use Adobe Suite postproduction software. 

You will take a variety of required and elective courses, including:

  • Principles of Lighting
  • Digital Darkroom
  • Intermediate Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Conceptual Photography
  • Advertising Photography

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Dakota College at Bottineau is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score