Professional Photography
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Recommended basic skills standards are
This program prepares the students for entry-level work in some of the following creative and exciting areas: portrait, commercial, outdoor, photojournalism, product, and fine-art photography. In addition students may enter support industries, which include: photo digital imaging and enhancement and photo lab technician. Students receive a blend of knowledge in technical camera skills, composition and creative thought, and computer software. Students will also choose from a variety of course electives.
Maximizing student success in the Professional Photography program is the department goal. The program faculty recommends that students develop the following desirable skill and knowledge foundations to enhance student success:
- Advanced college level study skills
- Working knowledge of algebraic principles and basic measurement
- College-level reading, writing, comprehension, and study skills
- Working knowledge and application of college-level English
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Keyboarding, mouse and computer experience.
It is strongly recommended that students see an advisor for program planning. Students may complete basic skill deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students must arrange with advisors to remedy deficiencies in program requirements. Please call (719) 502-3130 for advising.
Students can access detailed descriptions of each program course under the ART, PHO, and MGD prefixes lists.
General Education Courses:
Art Appreciation: AH1 |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
(3) |
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Computer Literacy |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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15 |
Other Course Requirements
History of Photography |
3 |
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Photo Image Capture I |
3 |
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or |
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Film Photography I |
(3) |
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Digital Photography I |
3 |
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Portrait Photography |
3 |
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Film Photography II |
3 |
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Internship |
2 |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Digital Workflow Management |
3 |
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Professional Portraiture |
3 |
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View Camera/Lighting Technique |
3 |
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Commercial Photography |
3 |
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Events & Wedding Photography |
3 |
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Electives Choose fifteen (15) from electives list below |
15 |
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50 |
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Total Credit Hours |
65 |
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Approved Electives
Landscape Photography |
3 |
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Art History - 1900 to Present: AH1 |
3 |
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Digital Photography II |
3 |
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Alternative Photo Processes |
3 |
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Introduction to Business |
3 |
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Management & Production |
3 |
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Business for Creatives |
3 |
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Photo & Computer Orientation |
2 |
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Architectural Photography |
3 |