PHOT 514 - Business of Photography

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course will expose the student to the essential business principles of the editorial, commercial and fine art areas of the photographic industry. Topics to be covered include contracts, copyright, trade organizations, stock photo market, portfolio development, marketing, and the costs of doing business. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Define and employ photographic terminology associated with conducting business, freelance and staff, in photography. (2) Demonstrate ability to produce photography projects. (3) Apply strategies and techniques learned from instructor and peer critiques to continuously improve photographic and business skills/performance.. (4) Describe accurately and completely, and understand, the business relationships between photography and major forms of mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, and the Internet.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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