Photography and Media, A.A.S.

Location(s): AL, WO

CIP Code: 50.0605

NOVA Code: 5020

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse career options within the field of professional photography and imaging. Students will learn to solve a wide range of visual problems with imagination and originality through the study of technique, history, theory, and aesthetics.

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

1st Semester

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

Total 15-16 credits

4th Semester

Total 15 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Photography and Media: 61-62 credits

¹Approved humanity/fine Arts Electives: ART 102 , ART 215 , ART 150 , ART 250 , or division approval for other humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives .

²See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

³Approved ART electives: ART 115 , ART 116 , ART 121 , ART 130 , ART 131 , ART 140 , ART 153 , ART 223 , or division approval for other ART courses.

⁴See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁵Approved PHT electives: PHT 103 , PHT 104 , PHT 106 , PHT 131 , PHT 206 , PHT 211 , PHT 222 , PHT 231 , PHT 235 , PHT 247 , PHT 249 , PHT 271 , PHT 274 .

⁶ See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives, select any non-ART course. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.