2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Photography, AAS


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CP13

Program Description

The photography associate degree program prepares students for employment in the diverse and growing field of photography. The photography associate degree program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The broad curriculum features concentrations in foundations in camera operation, design and technology, studio lighting, multimedia/video production, portrait and commercial photography, portfolio development, and digital imaging - including: workflow, digital technician, retouching and digital printing. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of photography. Graduates of the program receive a Photography associate degree.

The associate of applied science degree program includes photography courses and college-level general education courses. This program is offered full-time with day and evening classes. (Program Length: 6 Semesters Minimum)

Note: Some courses in this program may be subject to a livework/supply reimbursement charge.

Employment Opportunities

Photographer’s assistant, freelance photographer, photojournalist, commercial photographer, portrait photographer, digital print finisher, photo technician, digital imaging artist, digital tech.

Curriculum


Essential General Education Core Courses (15 Credits)


Area I - Language Arts/Communication


(Successful completion of ENGL 1101  is required)

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences


(Choose ONE of the following)

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics


(Successful completion of MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  is required)

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts


(Choose ONE of the following)

General Education Elective:


To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in general education courses, an additional 3 semester credit hours must be taken from Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Students can view the complete list of classes here .

Total Hours: 69


Suggested First Semester classes:


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