The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a one-year Graphic Design Certificate. This certificate provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion. It also prepares a student for transfer to four-year institutions such as Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, San José; California State University, Los Angeles, CalArts, CCA, or OTIS.

Become a photographic and video content creator through Pratt’s Photography and Video Certificate. Shoot and retouch photographs for a wide range of genres. Create videos for commercial and art applications. From pre-production to post-production, develop a workflow while building and refining your portfolio/showreel.

The Photography curriculum is carefully designed to build fundamental technical skills in the operation of 35mm and medium-format cameras, using traditional and digital camera systems. In addition, all classes emphasize the importance of creativity and originality in image-making through a progressive series of conceptual assignments. Basics in digital imaging, editing and creative manipulations, digital printing and color management technologies are provided from entry-level classes and throughout the entire curriculum. The program develops the historic relevance of photography in art and multimedia as well as provides a foundation in creative digital processes that will integrate into the work place. Our digital classroom and darkroom facilities include state-of-the-art service bureau quality equipment and archival printers up to 44” wide to thoroughly prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the work place. Nine new industry-specific short courses have been added as electives.

The Basic Photography curriculum is designed for the amateur or media professional interested in adding fundamental photography skills.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for careers in the photography industry.

Your path to success begins at Nicolet College. Our main campus is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on the shores of beautiful Lake Julia, but our reach extends to academic centers throughout the district and through our online classes and programs.

At Bennington, students work closely with faculty to design the content, structure, and sequence of their study and practice—their Plan—taking advantage of resources inside and outside the classroom to pursue their work.