Studio Arts Specialization: Photographic Media Arts, Associate of Applied Arts

Program Code: 532-03

The Specialization in Photographic Media Arts provides students with instruction in current photographic technology, video and related media. Students are provided an opportunity to tell stories, capture moments and communicate through the use of visual images. Students will be introduced to composition, lighting techniques and a variety of camera equipment, hardware and software necessary for the capture, imaging and output of photographic projects. Students will be introduced to techniques and best practices regarding ideation, creative processes and visual problem solving, a skill set mandatory for the highly competitive field of photography. Graduates are prepared for jobs in the photography industry, to include agency photographer, photographer’s assistant, freelance photographer, fine art photographer, and art center educators.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 16

Semester 2

Semester Total: 15

Semester 3

ENG 112 - College Composition II
PHT 221 - Studio Lighting I
PHT 201 - Advanced Photography I
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking ²
___ ___ - Approved Studio Elective⁴
___ ___ - Approved Mathematics Elective¹

Semester Total: 18

Semester 4

ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation ³
HIS 112 - World Civilization Post - 1500 CE
___ ___ - Social Science Elective¹
___ ___ - Approved Studio Elective⁴
___ ___ - Approved Studio Elective⁴

Semester Total: 15

Program Total Minimum Credits: 64

Program Footnotes

¹Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

²Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Students planning to transfer should consult the transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate.

³ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Instructor permission is required.

⁴Approved Studio Elective: Students may take any of the listed electives for which they have the prerequisites and that are not a requirement in their specialization: ART 271 , BUS 116 , MKT 284 , PHT 222 , UMS 107 , and PHT 299 .