Photography | Dakota County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

English LanguageHistory and ArcheologyFine ArtsAdministration and ManagementSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClarityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, inc
Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, us
Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Claw hammersDesktop computersDigital camerasDigitizersHandheld digital thermometersLaptop computersLight metersMat cuttersPaint brushesPersonal computersPower drillsPrecision knivesPrecision levelsPrecision rulersScanners

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Collection cataloging systems — develop and refine database query structures and metadata schemas to improve retrieval efficiency across a mid-size institutional collection.
Exhibition design coordination — plan and coordinate the installation of thematic exhibitions, selecting layouts and interpretive frameworks with moderate oversight in a public-facing gallery.
Object authentication — conduct systematic examination and comparative analysis of acquisitions to assess origin, composition, and value, escalating complex cases as appropriate.
Loan and exchange agreements — draft and negotiate routine loan documentation and condition-sharing arrangements with partner institutions under general curatorial policy guidance.
Special research projects — design and execute focused research initiatives within a defined area of expertise, producing internal reports and contributing to institutional knowledge.
Grant proposals and reports — write complete draft grant applications and institutional progress reports, incorporating feedback from senior leadership before submission.
Public programming support — respond to complex public and scholarly inquiries by synthesizing collection data, historical context, and curatorial interpretation.
Facility condition assessments — inspect storage and exhibition premises to identify repair needs, climate control deficiencies, and pest risk, preparing structured remediation recommendations.
Desktop publishing tools — produce professionally formatted exhibition catalogs, brochures, and web content using institutional publishing and web-editing software.
Cross-departmental coordination — coordinate collection-related workflows with registrars, conservators, and educators to keep acquisition and exhibition projects on schedule.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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