Photography (PTAS3)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus
This degree teaches students to solve photographic problems through the skillful use of camera, lighting, laboratory, and electronic techniques. The program includes experiences in commercial, general, and digital photography. Graduates of this program are prepared for the following employment opportunities: commercial or portrait studio, hospital or research laboratory, newspaper, photo-finishing laboratory, digital imaging service, retail photo sales, or independent business ownership.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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28.5
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Major requirements
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76.5-79.5
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Total credit hours required
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105.0-108.0
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General education requirements (28.5 credit hrs.)
Communications
Humanities/social sciences
| PHOT 1005 | Basic Photography I - Digital | 6.0 credits |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
| | Mathematics or Financial Literacy | 4.5 credits |
Additional
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and Literacy  | 4.5 credits |
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations Skills | 4.5 credits |
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| RDLS 1200 | College Success Strategies | 4.5 credits |
Major requirements for Photography (76.5-79.5 credit hrs.)
Students should work with faculty to select courses from the lower list that meet their career goals.
| ARTS 1020 | 2-D Design | 4.5 credits |
| PHOT 1010 | Basic Photography II - Film | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1015 | Photographic Concepts | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1020 | Color Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1025 | Digital Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1535 | Large Format Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1545 | Photographic Lighting | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2015 | Intermediate Photographic Concepts | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2025 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2560 | Portfolio Development and Professional Practice | 6.0 credits |
Select 18.0 - 21.0 credit hours from the following:
| ENTR 1050 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 4.5 credits |
| PHOT 1500 | Moving Image Lab | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1540 | Photojournalism | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 1550 | Experimental Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2525 | Advanced Digital Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2535 | Advanced Large Format Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2545 | Advanced Photographic Lighting | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2550 | Advanced Experimental Photography | 6.0 credits |
| PHOT 2900 | Special Topics in Photography | variable credits |
| PHOT 2981 | Internship | variable credits |
| ARTS | Course of choice | 4.5 credits |
| VACA | Course of choice | 4.5 credits |
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