Photography AAS: 342

(R): 342

The photography curriculum is intended to prepare students for careers in photography-industrial, commercial, portrait, lab technician-and management of photographic services. The curriculum provides a balanced aesthetic and technical foundation for entry into the professional field or for further study. Completion of the curriculum requirements leads to the award of the AAS in photography.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours (ARTD)
PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 semester hours

Second Semester

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
PHOT 201 - Photography II 4 semester hours
PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours

Third Semester

PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography 3 semester hours
PHOT 265 - Advanced Color/Black and White Imaging 3 semester hours
TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD) ‡

Fourth Semester

GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
PHOT 210 - Photojournalism 3 semester hours
PHOT 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction 4 semester hours
PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment 1-4 semester hours ‡‡
PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 or elective.

‡ BIOL 105 & BIOL 106 are recommended.

‡‡ PHOT 269 must be taken for a total of 3 credits.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural Science Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD) ‡

General Education Elective

COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 semester hours
PHOT 201 - Photography II 4 semester hours
PHOT 210 - Photojournalism 3 semester hours
PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
PHOT 230 - Advanced Image Editing and Correction 4 semester hours
PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment 1-4 semester hours ‡‡
PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography 3 semester hours
PHOT 265 - Advanced Color/Black and White Imaging 3 semester hours
PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development 3 semester hours
TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 or elective.

‡ BIOL 105 & BIOL 106 are recommended.

‡‡ PHOT 269 must be taken for a total of 3 credits.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Utilize current digital imaging technology to produce photographic images for use in commercial or fine art applications while also demonstrating an aesthetic understanding of historical film and print photography.
Employ complex aesthetic strategies in visual problem solving methodologies that utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art, and varied commercial environments.
Pursue academic research that involves complex evaluations of photographic ideas and applications of commercial and/or fine art photographs for the purpose of designing and implementing a career development strategy appropriate to the student’s desired field of expertise in photography.
Create and implement complex production strategies that require interdisciplinary applications of image production. These interdisciplinary applications with photography may include television production, web design, or graphic design.