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
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester |
|---|
ART 121
|
Foundations of Drawing
or Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| CST 110 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
3 |
| PHT 101 |
Photography I |
3 |
| PHT 110 |
History of Photography |
3 |
SDV 100
|
College Success Skills
or Orientation to: |
1 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| 2nd Semester |
|---|
|
3 |
|
History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic |
|
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|
| PHT 102 |
Photography II |
3 |
| PHT 130 |
Video I |
3 |
| PHT 270 |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 15 |
| 3rd Semester |
|---|
| PHT 201 |
Advanced Photography I |
3 |
| PHT 221 |
Studio Lighting I |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3-4 |
|
Quantitative Reasoning |
|
|
Statistical Reasoning () |
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
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|
|
|
|
| | Credits | 15-16 |
| 4th Semester |
|---|
|
6 |
| PHT 202 |
Advanced Photography II |
3 |
PHT 227
|
Careers in Photography and Media
or Professional Practices for Photographers |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 15 |
| | Total Credits | 61-62 |
Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.
Approved Humanity/Fine Arts Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ART 102 | History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ART 215 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 150 | History of Film & Animation | 3 |
| ART 250 | History of Design | 3 |
| |
Approved ART Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ART 116 | Design For The Web I | 3 |
| ART 121 | Foundations of Drawing | 3 |
| ART 130 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 |
| ART 131 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 140 | Introduction to Graphic Skills | 3 |
| ART 153 | Ceramics Handbuilding I | 3 |
| ART 223 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| |
Approved PHT Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| PHT 103 | Black and White Darkroom Photography I | 3 |
| PHT 104 | Black and White Darkroom Photography II | 3 |
| PHT 106 | Visual Literacy: The Photographic Image | 3 |
| PHT 131 | Video II | 3 |
| PHT 206 | Large Format Photography | 3 |
| PHT 211 | Color Photography I | 3 |
| PHT 222 | Studio Lighting II | 3 |
| PHT 231 | Photojournalism I | 3 |
| PHT 235 | Documentary Photography | 3 |
| PHT 247 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 |
| PHT 249 | Night and Low Light Photography | 3 |
| PHT 271 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| PHT 274 | Digital Film Editing and Post Production | 3 |
