Humanities Program, Photography Option, A.A.

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This option should be selected by the student who wishes to transfer with a major in photography. Theoretical and applied photography courses coupled with liberal arts prepare the student to transfer and prepare for employment as photographic artists, photo-journalists, photo-illustrators, photo lab technicians, commercial or medical photographers.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate a mastery of basic and intermediate photographic principles and techniques
Evaluate photographic images based on technical and artistic quality
Think critically about the documentary, aesthetic, and metaphoric potential of the photographic medium
Explain the history and impact of photography on society and the arts
Distinguish between photographers of historic and artistic significance
Demonstrate the ability to utilize the photographic medium as a means of communication and personal expression

Requirements

General Education - 45-48 credits

As described in General Education .

Career Studies - 12 credits:

Career Studies - 9 credits as follows:

PHTY105 - The History and Aesthetics of Photography Credits: 3 *
PHTY111 - Photography I Credits: 3
PHTY120 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3

Career Studies - 3 credits from among the following:

(6 credits if PHTY 105 is used to fulfill a General Education requirement.)

PHTY212 - Photography II Credits: 3
PHTY216 - Portfolio Development Credits: 3
PHTY225 - Digital Photography II Credits: 3
PHTY235 - Large Format Photography Credits: 3
PHTY295 - Special Project - Photography Credits: 1-6

Elective - 0-3 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60

Notes:

* It is recommended that students take PHTY 105 to fulfill a General Education requirement in the Humanities knowledge area. Students choosing this option will need to take six credits from career studies as noted above.

Program Code for registration: HUPHT

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Suggested Sequence - Humanities Program A.A. Degree Photography Option

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

PHTY105 - The History and Aesthetics of Photography Credits: 3
PHTY111 - Photography I Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 2 - Spring Term

PHTY120 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 ⁽¹⁾
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 16-17

Semester 4 - Spring Term

History Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Cultural & Global Awareness Credits: 3 ⁽²⁾
Humanities Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics , Sciences or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

⁽²⁾ One course is required from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area. Students may meet the requirement while simultaneously fulfilling the General Education requirement for another knowledge area.

Transfer Information

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