Photography, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph Credits: 3
• ART 225 - Photoshop for Photography Credits: 3
• ART 190 - History of Photography Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications   Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ART 292 - Studio Photography Credits: 3
• ART 227 - Advanced Image Processing Credits: 3
• ART 197 - Photography Assistant Basics Credits: 3

• Option 1 - Select 3 Credits Credits: 3

Semester 3

• ART 255 - Storytelling through Photo Credits: 3
• ART 294 - Architectural Photography Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Core Math or Science     Credits: 3

Semester 4

• ART 189 - Commercial Photography 1 Credits: 3
• ART 192 - Portrait Photography 1 Credits: 3
• ART 229 - Photography for Social Media Credits: 3
• Any 6 credits AAS Degree Core Social & Behavioral Humanities   Credits: 6

Semester 5

• ART 283 - Commercial Photography II Credits: 3
• ART 287 - Portrait Photography II Credits: 3
• ART 194 - Portfolio Photography 1 Credits: 3
• BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Distributed   Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $16,627-$17,577**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.
 

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Produce creative images under pressure.
• Produce images using traditional techniques.
• Produce images using electronic techniques.
• Produce images for magazines, advertising, weddings and posters.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Use current Photoshop software to produce finished images.
• Be able to take a project from start to finish.
• Work with a diverse group of people.
• Make necessary changes to bring work up to industry standards.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree?

• Be able to work on more than one project at a time.
• Require hours at work and home to complete projects.
• Produce accurate work with original ideas.
• Will need to update tools as technology changes.
• Average starting salary $34,070 per year (Source:ONET OnLine 2017 data https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4021.00)
• Other sources for employment and salaries would be the following employers: JCPenney, LifeTouch, Mittera, Grey Dog Media, Meredith Corp, Nordstrom Studio, August Homes Publishing, etc

Program Competencies

1. Describe camera equipment and accessories used for commercial photography assignments
2. Describe various qualities of light and be able to recognize, produce, and control various lighting conditions including: diffused, direct, direct diffused and back light
3. Identify different flash units used in the studio for commercial lighting
4. Integrate the multi-step process of “workflow” while working commercial photography assignments
5. Demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls on a digital camera
6. Identify memory devices and file types associated with digital cameras
7. Demonstrate the principles of art, design and composition
8. Demonstrate understanding of digital image resolution
9. Analyze digital images in both a printed and/or electronic format
10. Demonstrate On-Location Lighting
11. Demonstrate how to prepare a computer to correctly display digital images
12. Demonstrate effective communication with customers
13. Incorporate social and environmental issues in the context of work

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