Degrees
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Associate in Applied Science Degree, Alexandria
Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse career options within the field of photography and digital imaging. Course work will stress both technical and aesthetic elements, enabling students to solve a wide range of visual problems with imagination and originality.
Recommended Preparation:Proficiency in high school English, basic computer skills, and satisfactory aptitude in visual art.
Equipment and Supplies: Photography students are required to purchase certain basic equipment and materials necessary to achieve professionally-oriented objectives. Most of the equipment is purchased in the first photography class and can be used throughout the two-year program.
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First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ART |
121 |
Drawing I or ART131 Fundamentals of Design I |
4 |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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1 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
1 |
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PHT |
101 |
Photography I or
PHT 100 Intro to Photography |
3 |
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PHT |
110 |
History of Photography |
3 |
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SDV |
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Elective |
1 |
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ART |
122 |
Drawing II orART 132 Fundamentals of Design II |
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4 |
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General Elective |
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3 |
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MTH |
151 |
Math for the Liberal Arts I |
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3 |
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1 PED |
/RPK |
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|
1 |
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PHT |
102 |
Photography II or
PHT 135 Electronic Darkroom |
|
3 |
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SPD |
110 |
Intro. to Speech Communication |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
17 |
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Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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PHT |
271 |
PHT Digital Imaging II |
3 |
|
PHT |
221 |
Studio Lighting I or PHT Elective |
3 |
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PHT |
227 |
Photographic Careers |
3 |
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PHT |
270 |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
|
2 ___ |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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ART |
101 |
History & Apprec. of Art I |
|
3 |
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ART |
102 |
History & Apprec. of Art II |
|
3 |
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PHT |
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Electives |
|
9 |
|
2 ___ |
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Social Science Elective |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
18 |
Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Photography = 65.
To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall 1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional Programs of this catalog.
1 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
2 The social science elective may be selected from the economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology) courses listed on pages 54.
Associate in Fine Arts (Photography Specialization), Alexandria/Woodbridge
Purpose: The Photography specialization is designed for students who seek employment in the applied arts field. Course work will stress both technical and aesthetic elements, enabling students to solve a wide range of visual problems with imagination and originality.
Recommended Preparation: Proficiency in high school English, basic computer skills, and satisfactory aptitude in visual art.
Equipment and Supplies: Photography students are required to purchase certain basic equipment and materials necessary to achieve professionally-oriented objectives. Most of the equipment is purchased in the first photography class and can be used throughout the two-year program.
|
First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
|
|
ART |
101 |
Hist. & Appreciation of Art I |
3 |
|
ART |
121 |
Drawing I |
4 |
|
ART |
131 |
Fund. of Design I |
4 |
|
ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
|
PHT |
101 |
Photography I or
PHT 100 Intro to Photography |
3 |
|
SDV |
|
Elective |
1 |
|
|
ART |
102 |
Hist. & Appreciation of Art II |
|
3 |
|
ART |
122 |
Drawing II |
|
4 |
|
ART |
132 |
Fund. of Design II |
|
4 |
|
ENG |
112 |
College Composition II |
|
3 |
|
1 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
|
1 |
|
PHT |
102 |
Photography II or
PHT 135 Electronic Darkroom or PHT 270 Digital Imaging |
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
Total Credits/Semester |
18 |
18 |
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Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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|
2 |
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Humanities/Fine |
3 |
|
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PHT |
or General Elective |
4 |
|
PHT |
110 |
History of Photography |
3 |
|
PHT |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
3 ___ |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
2 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
|
3 |
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MTH |
151 |
Math for the Liberal Arts I |
|
3 |
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1 PED |
/RPK |
|
|
1 |
|
3 ___ |
|
Social Science Elective |
|
3 |
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SPD |
110 |
Intro. to Speech Communication |
|
3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
16 |
13 |
Total credits for the A.A.A. Degree in Fine Arts with a Specialization in Photography = 65.
1The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
2 The humanities/fine arts elective may be chosen from list on page 54.
3The social science elective may be selected from the economics, geography, history, political science, psychology,
or sociology (includes anthropology) courses listed on page 54.
Last Updated:
March 20, 2008