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THE BRIARCLIFFE MISSION

Briarcliffe College - Bethpage, located on Long Island in NY, strives to produce students with the highest levels of education possible. We provide a professional learning environment with the intent to enable students to change their careers and begin a course of a lifetime education.

To fulfill this mission, the College provides specialized academic programs designed to mesh theory and practice in a way that makes sense; uses advanced technologies; teache students to think critically, write and speak well, and work with numbers comfortably; and offers liberal arts courses.

It measures the achievement of its mission and institutional effectiveness through the continuous review and development of its current and new curricula. The periodic assessment of student learning results at all levels of study, and the evaluation of career outcomes through an ongoing examination of the College's record of producing graduates with highly marketable skills and demonstrated competency in mastering the academic curriculum.

Briarcliffe College is committed to maximizing the complete potential of its students, faculty and staff by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Offered within the program are business, technology, design, and related professional fields to cater to a growing student population.

Associate in Applied Science in Digital Photography

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Are you naturally artistic? Show it! The work of photographic arts is full of possibilities. If you have a desire to work in a field that values creativity, then you should take the necessary measures to enhance your artistic side with: knowledge of commercial application; advanced digital techniques in photographic reproduction and imaging; and the technological advancements that drive the merging of the fields of graphic design and photography. Make it happen when you obtain the Associate in Applied Science in Digital Photography at Briarcliffe College at Bethpage.

What could be better than getting paid to do what you love? Students are aided in their preparation for entry-level positions in the photographic industry by the AAS degree in Digital Photography, which is an exclusive program that focuses on career paths.

The Digital Photography program combines a solid foundation in the basics of traditional photography with both instructions in the growing fields of graphic design and professional skills to prepare students for their own chosen career paths. The Digital Photography program provides students with the skills to pursue professional positions in areas such as Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Photographic Editing, New Media Art and Freelance Photography.

There are educational advantages students at Briarcliffe - Bethpage can receive in its real-world education. Consider these in-demand skills training offered as part of the Digital Photography program:

• Foundational photographic principles and basic graphic design techniques
• Image manipulation, design, development and printing
• Principles of lighting, composition and depth of field
• Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, BBEdit and Dreamweaver
• Use of a 35mm SLR to create digital photos, slides and prints
• Shoot in controlled and uncontrolled environments
• Traditional methods of film development, including RC and Fiber development
• Experimental and alternative photographic processes.

Such advantages from obtaining such skills include:

• Credentialed faculty including professional photographers and digital artists
• Support and instruction to build an impressive portfolio and resume
• Professional business practices that will support innovative and creative commercial photography
• Elective courses for HTML, Macromedia Director MX and animation software
• Oral and written skills training in displaying and discussing work
• All facilities equipped with industry standard software and hardware
• Career Services support and assistance in finding internship opportunities in photography
• Hands-on projects in studio and processing environments

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