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Press Release – Ridgewater adds and expands program options for Fall 2020 [PDF]
Combine creativity with technical know-how in Ridgewater College’s Photography and Design program. Prepare yourself for an exciting corporate career where you can combine the best of two in-demand creative worlds: professional photography and graphic design.
Program Delivery
- Hutchinson and Willmar campuses
- Several online course options
- Fall semester start
Skills you’ll learn
- Typography
- Color theory
- Digital cameras
- Photography concepts
- Commercial photography and editing
- Digital and web publishing
- High-quality video production
- Effective social media advertising
Choose Ridgewater
Helping you succeed is our greatest priority. It drives everything we do! Our Photography and Design students think creatively, value originality, strive to be artistic, are comfortable behind the camera and on computers, embrace social media, enjoy life-long learning, and understand the value of good communication skills.
Program attributes that help students thrive
- Newly created credentials to meet industry standards
- Modern professional equipment, studios and software
- Innovative CreateSpace – a unique hub to inspire creativity
- Close-knit, collaborative environment with industry-experienced faculty
- Hands-on experience in photography facilities with real-world workflow
- Active photography club, strong alumni connections
Salary and Job Outlook Photography and Design
| Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2018 | Median Annual Wage 2018 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Regional Job Openings 2016-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $23,171 | $39,250 | 3% | 421 |
| Web Developers | $34,320 | $61,963 | 7% | 178 |
| Photographers | 3% | 50 | ||
| Marketing Specialist | $33,925 | $56,389 | 22% | 803 |
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