Photography/Media Option

Make your vision happen. Offering a unique mix of photography and business training, this option will prepare you to start your own photography business or work in the artistic/visual communications field.

As a student of this 20 month option, you can expect active, project-based training in a broad range of photography types. You'll get advanced training in photo editing and enhancement, learn how to effectively market/broadcast your work, and learn real-world application from visiting professional photographers. You will also complete an experience-building internship or final (capstone) project.

Please note: You will be required to purchase a professional quality camera.

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Application for the Photography/Media Option:

Acceptance into this option is limited. In addition to the LATI application, you must submit the following for review:

1. A paper (1-2 pages) describing why you want to be a photographer. Please include any previous photography/media experience (even if your experience is limited) and discuss why you want to have a Photography Business.
2. A portfolio consisting of 5-10 items of any previous photography or media you have produced. Digital format or hardcopies will be accepted.
3. Select one portfolio item and write a short paragraph about it. When did you produce it, what type of equipment were you using? (Even cell phone photos are acceptable.) Why did you select this item?

You may send 1) the paper, 2) 5-10 photos and 3) the descriptive paragraph as a package to:

Admissions Office
Lake Area Technical Institute
PO Box 730
230 11th Street NE
605.882.5284

Or complete this online form.

Complete applications will be reviewed by an acceptance committee before a final decision is made.