Program Overview
This photography program prepares students for careers in various fields, including art, journalism, and commercial photography. It covers essential photography techniques, digital image editing, and business practices. Students develop critical thinking, design, and communication skills to produce high-quality still and motion imagery for professional and artistic purposes.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of photography. It offers a variety of career opportunities in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Students interested in a bachelor's degree should consult with an advisor or catalog from the institution they wish to attend regarding the transferability of courses. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses:
- PHOT 1A Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography OR PHOT 1B Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography OR PHOT 1C Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography OR PHOT 1D Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography
- PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers (3 units)
- PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography (3 units)
- PHOT 11A Intermediate Photography (3 units)
- PHOT 11B Digital Capture Workflow (3 units)
- PHOT 12 Photographic Alternatives (3 units) OR PHOT 16 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography OR PHOT 18 Portraiture and Wedding Photography
- PHOT 14 Commercial Lighting (3 units)
- PHOT 15 History of Photography (3 units)
- PHOT 17 Photocommunication (3 units) OR PHOT 30 Advertising Photography
- PHOT 20 Color Photography (3 units)
- PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio Development (3 units)
- PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists (3 units)
- PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers (3 units) OR PHOT 26 Video for Photographers
Total Units:
37
Recommended Electives:
- AHIS 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History (3 units) OR ARTB 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and assess photographic situations, solve technical problems, and overcome creative challenges in the production of high-quality still and motion imagery for professional, editorial, commercial, or fine art applications.
- Design and construct still and motion imagery that can communicate ideas or narratives effectively for commercial, editorial, or fine art purposes.
- Possess the knowledge and skills pertinent to the operation of a freelance photography business and sound business practices in the trade.
- Participate effectively in the collaborative environment of commercial art fields.
- Analyze, discuss, and critique the various technical, aesthetic, conceptual, historical, and cultural aspects of a photograph.
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