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Developed solely and independently by the Julia Dean Photo Workshops, the Certificate Programs in Photography offer students a focused and comprehensive course of study.  Students can choose among four different programs: General Course of Study, Commercial, Fine Art & Documentary, and Self-Designed. Eighteen months are given to complete each program. Each student enrolling in a certificate program will receive 20% off their tuition as well as automatic Membership to JDPW. Upon completing their program, students will receive a certificate issued by the Julia Dean Photo Workshops and take part in a graduation ceremony.

Candidacy Fee

A one-time $250 candidacy fee is required to enroll in each program.

Applying Classes Retroactively

If you have taken one or more classes prior to enrolling in a certificate program and wish to apply them retroactively, you may do so providing the classes are within one year of your certificate program enrollment date.  Fees will be determined by calculating the difference between the certificate tuition minus the total amount of class tuition previously paid. All students applying classes retroactively are required to pay the one-time $250 candidacy fee.

General Course of Study

The General Course of Study Certificate Program is designed for the beginner. Seven classes are required to earn the certificate. For those with no experience, this program is required before moving forward to either the “Commercial” or “Fine Art & Documentary” certificate programs.

Step I. Complete these two classes (in no particular order) before proceeding to Step II:
1.    Getting to Know Your Mac (NOTE: Although a test-out option is available, students are strongly encouraged to complete this class.)
2.    Basic Photography 1: The Fundamentals

Step II. Complete this class before proceeding to Step III:
1.    Basic Photography 2: Diving into Digital

Step III. Complete these three classes (in no particular order):
1.    Basic Photography 3: From Image Enhancement to Print
2.    Introduction to Photoshop 1  OR  Introduction to Lightroom
3.    The Business of Photography

Tuition = $1995

(Regular Price for all seven classes = $2455)

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Commercial

The Commercial Certificate Program focuses on the concepts of lighting and portraiture. Students will begin by studying fundamentals of flash technology, then move forward into heavy strobe equipment, both in the studio and on location. Nine courses (including two electives) are required to earn the certificate. (NOTE: Beginning students in photography should complete the “General Course of Study” certificate first before enrolling in the Commercial program.)

Required:
Step I. Complete these two classes in order before proceeding to Step II:
1.    Crash Flash 1: On-Camera Flash
2.    Crash Flash 2: Multiple Flash

Step II. Complete these three classes (in no particular order) before proceeding to Step III:
1.    Introduction to Studio Lighting
2.    Introduction to Location Lighting
3.    Effective Metering: Technical and Creative Solutions for Your Light Meter

Step III. Complete these classes (in no particular order):
1.    Advanced Lighting Techniques
2.    Fashion Photography: A Practical Workshop  

Two Electives:
Complete two classes or workshops of your choosing at any time during the program.

Tuition = $2495*
(* Electives are not included in the tuition and must be paid for separately. Electives are priced at 20% off the regular tuition price.)

(Regular Price for required classes = $3195)

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Fine Art & Documentary

The Fine Art & Documentary Certificate Program stirs creative thought and encourages students to closely examine the purpose or story behind their work. The program culminates with a group exhibit at the Julia Dean Gallery as part of  “The Next Step 2.”  Eight courses (including two electives) are required to earn the certificate. (NOTE: Beginning students in photography should complete the “General Course of Study” certificate first before enrolling in the Fine Art & Documentary program.)

Required:
Step I. Complete these four classes (in no particular order) before proceeding to Step II:
1.    Finding Your Vision in Fine Art Photography  OR  The Photographer’s Eye
2.    Conceptual Fine Art Photography

Step II. Complete any two of these four classes (in no particular order) before proceeding to Step III:
1.     Creative Portraiture
2.    The Portrait Project
3.    The Daily Visual
4.    Street Shooting I

Step III. Complete these two classes in order:
1.    The Next Step 1
2.    The Next Step 2

Two Electives:
Complete two classes or workshops of your choosing at any time during the program.

Tuition = $2095*
(* Electives are not included in the tuition and must be paid for separately. Electives are priced at 20% off the regular tuition price.)

(Regular Price for required classes = $2635)

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Self-Designed

The Self-Designed Certificate Program is non-structured, giving students the flexibility to create their own curriculum of study. Students can complete between 8-12 courses of their choosing

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