Career Details

Total Body Photography Certification

Description

The certification process for the Registered Biological Photographer Program (RBP) includes an examination consisting of three sections, a written, a practical and an oral exam. The written exam emcompass areas such as optics, photochemistry, photomicrography, photomacrography, theory of light and color, medical terminology, studio techniques and motion media, digital photography, video, and image editing.<br>The practical exam includes 30 assignments ranging from photomicrography to photography in the operating room, to portraiture and image. The oral presentation is in an area of expertise on any topic associated with biological photography.

Certifying Organization

BioCommunications Association, Inc. - Board of Registry

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Digital Designer - Digital Imaging

Certifying Organization

American Design Drafting Association/American Digital Design Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Forensic Photography

Certifying Organization

The International Association for Identification

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

AVID Certified Instructor

Certifying Organization

Avid Technology, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

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