Associate of Arts degree in commercial and creative photography for students in southern Michigan and northern Indiana. Covers digital photography, lighting, photo editing, layout design, and visual communication with a focus on building a professional portfolio. Small class sizes and personalized instruction balance artistic vision with technical mastery. Graduates are prepared to work as commercial photographers, freelancers, event photographers, or social media content creators, or to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor's degree in visual arts or media production.