Photography AAS

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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 theFoundation/Distribution Coursesfor selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing3 semester hours*
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts4 semester hours
HLTH 100 - Principles of Healthier Living1 semester hour(HLTF)
PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography3 semester hours(ARTD)
Speech foundation3 semester hours (SPCF)

Second Semester

PHOT 201 - Photography II4 semester hours
PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography4 semester hours
English foundation3 semester hours(ENGF)
Mathematics foundation3 semester hours (MATF)‡

Third Semester

PHOT 265 - Color Materials and Processes3 semester hours
PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography3 semester hours
TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab4 semester hours (NSLD)‡‡

Fourth Semester

gd 218 - Web的图形设计4 semester hours
PHOT 210 - Photojournalism3 semester hours
PHOT 260 - Black-and-White Materials and Processes3 semester hours
PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment1-4 semester hours-3 semester hours‡‡‡
PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101Aif needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103or general elective.

‡MATH 115ofMATH 115Ais recommended.

‡‡BIOL 105&BIOL 106are recommended.

‡‡‡PHOT 230can be substituted forPHOT 269.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

HLTH 100 - Principles of Healthier Living1 semester hour(HLTF)
English foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation3 semester hours(MATF)‡
Speech foundation3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

PHOT 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography3 semester hours(ARTD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural science distribution with lab4 semester hours (NSLD)‡‡

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing3 semester hours*
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts4 semester hours
gd 218 - Web的图形设计4 semester hours
PHOT 201 - Photography II4 semester hours
PHOT 210 - Photojournalism3 semester hours
PHOT 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography4 semester hours
PHOT 251 - Portrait and Fashion Photography3 semester hours
PHOT 260 - Black-and-White Materials and Processes3 semester hours
PHOT 265 - Color Materials and Processes3 semester hours
PHOT 275 - Business Practices and Portfolio Development3 semester hours
PHOT 269 - Special Photography Assignment1-4 semester hours3 semester hours‡‡‡
TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A,if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103or general elective.

‡MATH 115ofMATH 115Ais recommended.

‡‡BIOL 105&BIOL 106are recommended.

‡‡‡PHOT 230can be substituted forPHOT 269.

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 a technical and aesthetic understanding of historical film and print photography.
Consciously 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.
创建和实现复杂的生产策略that require interdisciplinary applications of image production. These interdisciplinary applications with photography may include television production, web design, or graphic design.