Certificate of Completion

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Learning Center Course Workflow

Certificate of Completion

The Learning Center at HCP offers a Certificate of Completion based on the workflow and creative process in photography. Following the coursework, students learn how to capture, edit, process and present their photographs while learning how to enhance their photographic skills, creative processes, and presentation.

The Certificate of Completion includes completing a set 19 courses, taking 2 electives (from our regular educational calendar), passing written test between levels, and submitting a final portfolio review. In addition, students have the option to specialize their certificate by taking 4 additional classes in the specialized fields such as Alternative Processes, Fine Art, Landscape, Portraiture, and Business Practices. Electives in the same field of specialization can be applied towards it.

Students already enrolled in the certificate path can continue their studies following their Camera or Computer path, or apply the classes towards the new Certificate of Completion.

Introductory

Photography I: Learning the Basics

Composition I: From Good to Great

Lightroom I: Beginning your workflow

Printing your Photographs I: the Basics

Intermediate
Photography II : Beyond the Basics

Composition II: Finding your vision
Photoshop I: Getting started

Lighting in Photography

Natural Light Portraiture

History of Photography: 19th Century

History of Photography: 20th and 21st Centuries

Lightroom II: Sharing your photographs

Photoshop II: Working with Layers

Printing your photographs II: Getting the color right

Advanced
Photography III: Experimenting with your camera

Presenting your work: Creating a body of work

Printing your photographs III: Print like a Pro

Presenting your work: Building your Portfolio

Independent Study [Mentorship and Portfolio Review preparation]

To enroll in the CC program, simply request to take the first written test (Intermediate Test) for the topic of your choice. Courses and workshops previously taken at HCP will count towards your CC; however, you will still need to pass the written tests for each level.

+ Request Test

Students may enroll in classes before taking the test; however, they should take the test before the class begins.

If you need to contact us, here is how!
You can send us an email at education@hcponline.org, call us at 713.529.4755 or visit us during gallery hours at 1441 West Alabama Street.

Related Files

	HCP Certificate of Completion - Class workflow (pdf) Download this file to keep a copy of the list of classes needed to complete the Certificate.

	Equivalency Chart for current Certificate Students (pdf) If you are currently pursuing the certificate of completion, use this chart to find the classes that will help you complete the Certificate as previously established. Students registering for the Certificate on May 2013 and after, will pursue the new certificate curriculum.