Photography Capstone Project
Make a portfolio of your photographs by joining this online Photography Capstone Project course by Coursera.
Intermediate
Online
2 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Photography Capstone Project is an online educational initiative, made available by Coursera, developed and offered by the Michigan State University that will help the students to build comprehensive command over photography and to come up with their own creative masterworks of photography.
The Photography Capstone Project Certification is meant to set up a platform for the students to bring the knowledge of photography into action by completing a project of 10 well-formed photographs on the basis of their creative expressions and artistic taste and to explore all the aspects of photography. During the programme provided by Coursera, the students will share and support one another in the process of Project Plan to the final Portfolio that will help them to learn various approaches to photography and content.
The Photography Capstone Project Certification Syllabus will provide peer review sessions to share the works of photography with peers, get and give reflections and improve as per the productive feedback. After the completion of the Photography Capstone Project Certification Course, the students will be provided with huge discounts on membership and photography accessories of Fracture, Gary Fong, Gyst, Lensbaby, Photo District News, PhotoVideoEdu, Think Tank Cases/Bags, LensPen, Lume Cube Lighting, etc.
The Highlights
- Provided by Coursera
- Offered by Michigan State University
- Flexible Deadlines
- Intermediate Level Course
- Shareable Certificate
- Financial Aid Available
- Self-Paced Learning Option
- 100% Online Course
Programme Offerings
- English videos with multiple subtitles
- intermediate level course
- practice quizzes
- Graded Assignments with peer feedback
- graded Quizzes with feedback
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
The learners can enrol on the Photography Capstone Project Certification by Coursera only after completing the courses provided in this Specialization made available by Michigan State University on Coursera.
What you will learn
After the completion of Photography Capstone Project Training, the learners will have the opportunity to learn the following elements:
- Art
- Project
- Photography
- Writing
Who it is for
The Photography Capstone Project Classes is open for enrolment for photographers who had completed the specialization course in photography offered by Michigan State University on Coursera. However, the course is really meant for photographers, artists, etc.
Admission Details
Step 1 - First, the candidates need to register and sign up on https://www.coursera.org/ to get the courses offered on Coursera.
Step 2 - By activating the Coursera account, the candidate can sign in.
Step 3 - Then, the candidate can search ‘Michigan State University to be able to find the courses offered by Michigan State University.
Step 4 - Find the course ‘Photography Capstone Project’ in the list and click on it.
Step 5- Then, the page of the course will appear, click on the option ‘enrol’ and pay the mentioned amount of fee or can just audit the course without paying the fee.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Planning and starting your Capstone Project
- Baker Woodlot Series: A failed plan but a successful ending
- Photographing Light Itself:-U-Turn
- Lesson Review: "Making not Taking Photographs," from Course 3
Readings
The Capstone is a Journey, Not a Race!
Videos
- Lesson Review: "Responding to Photographs," from Course One
- Analyzing the MSU Student project by Amy Davis
- Analyzing the MSU student project by Haley Kooistra
Readings
- MSU Student Photographer's Statements: Amy Davis and Haley Kooistra
- A Sample Review of a Photograph
Videos
- What is a "critique?"
- Analyzing the MSU Student Project by Dennis Kennedy
- Analyzing the MSU Student Project by Lauren Nalepa
- Lesson Review: "Composition is a 'Map,' Balance is bike riding," from Course 3
Readings
- MSU Student Photographer's Statements: Lauren Nalepa and Dennis Kennedy
- The Critique/Review
Videos
- Midterm Peer Review Process
- Mark discusses the development of his Cuba photography projects - past, the present, and the future
- Peter discusses the development of his photography project: Flora, Fauna, Florida
- Lesson Review: Working a Scene from Course One
Readings
Capstone Success Tips from Previous Learners!
Practice exercise
Critique Practice Quiz
Videos
The Photographer's Statement: from ideas to pictures to questions and answers
Readings
The Photographer's Project Statement: www.gyst-ink.com
Videos
- PETER discusses 2 different statements he wrote for 2 different projects
- MARK - Examples of Project and Artist Statements
Readings
- Peter's 2 Statements, each created to address different audiences and very different projects
Videos
Our 2-part process for Capstone Project review
Practice exercise
Checklist Quiz: Posting Project Pictures
Videos
Go Beyond! a final lecture from Peter and Mark
Readings
- Photography Competition Exhibits Questions
- Reading: Books to Go Beyond With!
- LINKS to Book and Competition sites
Instructors
MSU East Lansing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course could be completed within approximately 2 weeks.
Michigan State University is the body that provides this program.
The course is tutored by Peter Glendinning, Professor of Art, Art History, & Design, and Mark Valentine Sullivan, Associate Professor of Music / Innovation Hub.
The course is offered fully online.
Yes, if the student cannot afford the enrollment fee, they can apply for financial aid or a scholarship.