Gwinnett Technical College

Gwinnett Tech Photography Graduates Present Portfolio Show

Student Showcase Opens Sept. 12; View at ART Station and in Campus Media Gallery

The 2009 graduates of Gwinnett Technical College’s Commercial Photography program will display their work in a portfolio presentation, starting with an opening celebration from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., on Sept. 12, at ART Station in Stone Mountain.

The portfolio presentation includes portrait, still life, photojournalism, landscape and fine arts projects from each student. The show will continue at ART Station through Oct. 31, and will then move to Gwinnett Tech’s on campus Media Gallery beginning Nov. 5 for additional public viewing.

“This show is the culmination of two years of hard work for our commercial photography students,” said Kim Harkins, commercial photography program director, Gwinnett Tech. “The show will highlight their collegiate body of work and showcase their unique points of view.”

Gwinnett Tech offers an associate in applied science degree in commercial photography, which includes a specialization in digital imaging. The program, which can be completed in two years, provides a rich multi-disciplinary environment for digital and traditional media instruction, research and practice. Lab and studio areas are equipped with cutting-edge digital equipment, Apple computers and Epson printers, along with traditional studio equipment and lighting.

ART Station is located at 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, Ga., 30086, in the historic Village of Stone Mountain. Call 770-469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org. The portfolio show is held in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

For more information about the Gwinnett Tech Commercial Photography program or any of the college’s degree, diploma or certificate options, call 770-962-7580 or visit www.gwinnetttech.edu.

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Gwinnett Technical College, one of Georgia's largest technical colleges, is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of its community. The college offers more than 50 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs and hundreds of seminars, workshops and courses providing specialized training. GTC is Gwinnett County's largest provider of corporate training and now serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,404-679-4500, www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College. For more information, visit www.GwinnettTech.edu.

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