Photographic Technology Associate in Science (PHOTO-AS)

This two-year photography program is designed to train students for careers in the emerging fields of commercial/artistic photography, emphasizing digital technology, and analog processes. Importance is placed on technical competence, aesthetics and creative approach. Upon graduation, this degree initiates transferable courses for persons wishing to continue their education toward an advanced four-year school. Additional general education course work may be required for transfer to a four-year college. Contact the four-year school for information.  

We strongly encourage you to contact the Visual Arts Department for assistance in planning your program of study.

Department Head:

Krist Lien, (850) 484-2554

klien@pensacolastate.edu

Program Coordinator:

Mark Francis, (850) 484-2552

mfrancis@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Semester 1 (15 cc)

Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses:

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

MGF 1106Mathematics for Liberal Arts I

3 cc

MGF 1107Mathematics for Liberal Arts II

3 cc

STA 2023Elementary Statistics

3 cc

 

ENC 1101CEnglish Composition I

3 cc

ART 1300CDrawing I

3 cc

GRA 2151CComputer Graphics I

3 cc

PGY 2401CPhotography I

3 cc

Semester 2 (16 cc)

ART 1201CTwo-Dimensional Design

3 cc

PGY 1000History of Photography

3 cc

PGY 1110CColor, Materials, and Methods

3 cc

PGY 2404CPhotography II

3 cc

PGY 2801CDigital Photography I

3 cc

Art Elective (ART, GRA, or PGY prefix only)

1 cc

Semester 3 (18 cc)

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

PGY 2201CPhotographic Lighting Techniques

3 cc

PGY 2107CLarge Format Camera

3 cc

PGY 2802CDigital Photography II

3 cc

Art Electives (ART, GRA, or PGY prefix only)

6 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Semester 4 (15 cc)

PGY 2220CCommercial Photography

3 cc

PGY 2272CPhotography Seminar

3 cc

ART 2950CPortfolio and Resume Development

ARH 1051Art History II

3 cc

See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Total Credit Hours: 64

Note: Students should register in the Visual Arts Department and work out their personal schedules with the department head.

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