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Career Area: Arts, AudioVisual Technology and Communications
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-203-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Photography Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Portrait Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Photojournalist
Event Photographer
Commercial Photographer

Average Median Wage

$27003

Photography Programs

The Digital Photography program is designed to equip graduates for success as an entrepreneur, an employee in a photography studio or in a corporate setting. The program will help students develop an individual style, give students hands-on experience with the latest digital technologies and help students acquire business skills necessary to succeed. In addition to camera operations, the students will learn digital workflow, perform advanced image editing techniques, and obtain experience in photography specialty areas. Graduates will also be able to apply their skills in event photography, fine art photography, and photojournalism.

Photography Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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