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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

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

Knowledge of photography

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)

1: What is the duration of the Photography Capstone Project Online Course?

This course could be completed within approximately 18 hours.

2: Which university offers this Photography Capstone Project Online Certification?

Michigan State University is the body that provides this program. 

3: Who are the instructors of the course?

The course is tutored by Peter Glendinning, Professor of Art, Art History, & Design, and Mark Valentine Sullivan, Associate Professor of Music / Innovation Hub.

4: In which mode is the programme offered?

The course is offered fully online. 

5: Will the candidates be provided with financial aid?

Yes, if the student cannot afford the enrollment fee, they can apply for financial aid or a scholarship. 

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