College Catalog Programs of Study 2011-2012
FINE ARTS
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
AL, WO
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..
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ART | 101 | History & Appreciation of Art I | 3 | |||
| ART | 121 | Drawing I | 4 | |||
| ART | 131 | Fundamentals. of Design I | 4 | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 | |||
| PHT | 100 | Intro to Photography or | 3 | |||
| PHT 101 Photography I | ||||||
| 1SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | |||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| ART | 132 | Fundamentals of Design II | 4 | |||
| ART | 122 | Drawing II | 4 | |||
| ART | 102 | History & Appreciation of Art II | 3 | |||
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 | |||
| 2PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 1 | |||
| PHT | 102 | Photography II or PHT 135 Electronic Darkroom or PHT 270 Digital Imaging | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 3___ | ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||||
| ___ | ___ PHT or General Elective | 4 | ||||
| 4___ | ___ Social Science Elective | 3 | ||||
| PHT | 110 | History of Photography | 3 | |||
| PHT | Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| 3___ | ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||||
| 4___ | ___ Social Science Elective | 3 | ||||
| CST | 110 | Intro to Communication | 3 | |||
| MTH | 151 | Math for the Liberal Arts I | 3 | |||
| 2PED/RPK | PED/RPK Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 13 | |||||
| Total credits for the Photography Specialization=65 | ||||||
1 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
2 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.
3 The humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.