Photographic Technology, A.A.S. (A30280)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during daytime hours. Minimum time for completion: five semesters full-time attendance. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

The Photographic Technology curriculum offers training in photographic techniques and their application in professional photographic disciplines. Students will receive comprehensive course work in one of the following subject areas: Photographic Technology, Biocommunications Photography, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, or Portrait Studio Management.

Course work includes developing skills in the following areas: fundamentals of camera systems, lighting, photographic process, digital imaging, design, multimedia and business practices.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in the photographic industry. Employment opportunities exist in the following areas: commercial photography, photojournalism, biomedical photography, portrait photography, equipment sales, photographic laboratories, and imagining technologies depending upon courses offered and completed.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4
OR
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

PHO 110 - Fund of Photography Credit Hours: 5
PHO 113 - History of Photography Credit Hours: 3
PHO 115 - Basic Studio Lighting Credit Hours: 4
PHO 120 - Intermediate Photography Credit Hours: 4
PHO 139 - Intro to Digital Imaging Credit Hours: 2
PHO 150 - Portfolio Development I Credit Hours: 4
PHO 216 - Documentary Photography Credit Hours: 4
PHO 217 - Photojournalism I Credit Hours: 4
PHO 219 - Digital Applications Credit Hours: 2
PHO 220 - Business of Photography Credit Hours: 3
PHO 224 - Multimedia Production Credit Hours: 3
PHO 226 - Portraiture Credit Hours: 4
PHO 235 - Commercial Photography Credit Hours: 4
PHO 250 - Portfolio Development II Credit Hours: 4
WBL 110 - World of Work Credit Hours: 1

PHO Program Electives:

Students are required to take a minimum of 1 SHC from the following:

BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 139 - Entrepreneurship I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
PHO 131 - View Camera Credit Hours: 4
PHO 180 - Creative Problem Solving Credit Hours: 3
PHO 275 - Travel/Outdoor Photo Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1

Other Required Courses:

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1

Total Credit Hours Required: 68/72

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (including all prerequisites) will be required of students whose placement test scores indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of reading, English, mathematics, and computers. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section for prerequisite course information.