Associate of Applied Science
According to the Department of Labor, employment of photographers is expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2018.* What's more, as the population grows, the demand for portrait photographers should increase as well. Growth of Internet versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers also will require increasing numbers of commercial photographers to provide digital images. Photographers need both technical skills and creativity to produce effective photographs. Get the career training and education you need at Kaplan College.
View our current students' photo gallery.
The Photography Curriculum
Kaplan College offers instruction in various specialty areas leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Photographic Technology. The photography curriculum is designed to provide you with varied levels of hands-on training required for success in today's competitive job market. You have the flexibility to study one specific field of photography, or to diversify by choosing general applied photography.
To learn more about each area of specialization listed here, click on the specific field.
As the field of photography changes, so do the required coursework and skills mastered at Kaplan College. Equipment and software utilized in the photography programs are continually reviewed to assure graduates have the skills needed to be successful.