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 essentials tool 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.
For those interested in the certificate program:
Certificate Program Requirements:
Students who choose to pursue the Photography Certificate will take all of the "core" courses.
- Fundamentals of Photography (The requisite course for the rest of the program)
- Beyond the Basics
- Image Management: Lightroom and Other Tools (via Zoom)
- Image Editing: Photoshop (via Zoom
- Great Photos: Composition, Vision, and Style
And complete two (2) of the followng elective courses:
- Candid Street Photography
- Nature Photography
- Shooting in the Dark
- Portraits on Location
- Studio Lighting and Portrait Photography
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.