This program provides learning experience in theory, laboratory, and studio work in portrait and commercial photography for job entry in studios and color labs. Assignments include portraiture of men, women, children, and groups in studio and on location using electronic flash or natural light. Supporting skills in processing films, making prints by contact and enlarging, retouching prints and negatives, and drymounting are included. Graduates of this program qualify for jobs as photographer's assistants, laboratory workers, studio managers or owners. Minor variations desirable for student career goals may be accomplished within college policies by approval of the Program Coordinator