College Catalog Programs of Study 2014-2015

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered through AL

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.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ART 121 Drawing I or 4
  ART  131  Fundamentals of Design I  
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
1PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
PHT 101 Photography I 3
PHT 110 History of Photography 3
2SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total   15
2nd Semester
ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I 3
ART 122 Drawing II or 4
  ART  132  Fundamentals of Design II  
CST 110 Intro to Communication 3
1PED/RPK Elective 1
PHT 102 Photography II 3
PHT 270 Digital Imaging I 3
Total   17
3rd Semester
ART 102 History & Appreciation of Art II 3
3MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I or 3-4
  Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab  
PHT 130 Video I 3
PHT 201 Advanced Photography I 3
4___ Social Science Elective or PHT Elective 3
Total   15-16
4th Semester
___ General Elective 3
PHT 202 Advanced Photography II 3
PHT 227 Photographic Careers 3
PHT ___ Elective 3
PHT ___ Elective 3
4___ Social Science Elective 3
Total   18
Total credits for the Photography and Media A.A.S.=65-66

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 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

3 The science elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, ENV 121-122, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.

4 See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.