ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must:
- Understand how your camera functions
- Be familiar with camera settings such as aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure
ALSO RECOMMENDED
- Polish your camera skills before the program starts
- A working knowledge of the Macintosh Finder to manage files and folders, copy and paste content, and save files to destination folders (because you’ll be working on a Mac in the UW lab).
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- Digital camera that can shoot in manual mode and RAW file format
- Camera tripod
- Portable USB 3.0 hard drive or at least 500GB and USB thumb drive of at least 16GB
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
- Adobe Creative Cloud photography plan that includes Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC Classic software (for second and third courses)
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.