Photographic Technology Associate in Science (PHOTO-AS)

This program is meant to train students for careers in the current and emerging fields of commercial/artistic photography in all its forms, from wet-chemistry to digital procedures in both color and black/white. Emphasis is placed on technical competence, aesthetics and creative approach.

Degree Requirements

General Education (15 hours)

ENC 1101C	English Composition I^***+	3 cc
ARH 2000	Humanities Art. (For Non-Art Majors)***	3 cc
	Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (Category III)**	3 cc
	Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective (Category IV) **	3 cc
	General Elective (Category V)***	3 cc

Unless specific courses are listed, see general education page for course options in each category.

Foundation Courses (15 hours)

ART 1201C	Two-Dimensional Design	3 cc
PGY 2401C	Photography I	3 cc
GRA 2151C	Computer Graphics I	3 cc
ART 1300C	Drawing I	3 cc
SPC 1608	Public Speaking#	3 cc
	or
SPC 2300	Interpersonal Communication#	3 cc

Intermediate Courses (15 hours)

PGY 1000	History of Photography	3 cc
PGY 1110C	Color, Materials, and Methods^	3 cc
PGY 2201C	Photographic Lighting Techniques^	3 cc
PGY 2404C	Photography II^	3 cc
PGY 2801C	Digital Photography I^	3 cc

Advanced Courses (15 hours)

PGY 2220C	Commercial Photography ^	3 cc
PGY 2272C	Photography Seminar^	3 cc
PGY 2107C	Large Format Camera^	3 cc
PGY 2802C	Digital Photography II^	3 cc
ART 2905	Portfolio	3 cc

Electives (4 hours)

Choose 4 credit hours from any ART, GRA, or PGY prefix courses only.

Total Credit Hours: 64