Photographic Technology (APPHOT)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description
This program provides a comprehensive foundation in digital and film based photography.
Through a combination of required basic courses and specialized elective courses,
the student customizes the program to his or her particular interest in the photographic
industry. Students have opportunities to work with a variety of advanced photographic
equipment including digital cameras, view cameras, traditional darkroom, and various
types of studio and location lighting systems. Graduating students produce professional
portfolios and self-promotional materials to find employment in a variety of areas
such as photographic assisting, photojournalism, fine art, freelance, portrait and
wedding photography. Students also complete the program to use photography as a means
of personal expression, and as preparation for transferring to four-year baccalaureate
programs.
Students should choose the appropriate faculty for academic advising based on their
last name: Terry Abrams (A-G), Jennifer Baker (H-O), Donald Werthmann (P-Z).
Articulation
Brooks Institute of Photography, BA degree;
College for Creative Studies, BFA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees;
Savannah College of Art and Design, BFA degree.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the
Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Digital Media Arts Dept
- Advisors
- Terry Abrams (advises students with last name beginning A-G)
Jennifer Baker (advises students with last name beginning H-O)
Donald Werthmann (advises students with last name beginning P-Z)
Requirements
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are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO 111 | Photography I | 4 | |
| PHO 122 | Film and Darkroom Photography | 3 | |
| PHO 127 | Digital Photo Imaging I | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition * | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO 117 | Introduction to the Studio | 4 | |
| PHO 129 | Black and White Digital Imaging | 4 | |
| Restricted Courses 1 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 106, GDT 107, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Math ** | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO 103 | History of Photography *** | 3 | |
| PHO 211 | or | Large Format Photography I | |
| PHO 220 | Advanced Studio Techniques **** | 3 | |
| PHO 228 | Digital Photo Imaging II | 4 | |
| Restricted Courses 2 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 | 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO 230 | Portfolio Projects | 3 | |
| PHO 231 | Portfolio Seminar | 4 | |
| Restricted Courses 3 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 | 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication ***** | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 62
Footnotes
*ENG 100 or ENG 111 is recommended
**MTH 125 is recommended
***PHO 103 fulfills the Arts and Humanities general education requirement
****PHO 220 requires that the prerequisite course, PHO 116, be taken prior to or
concurrently with PHO 222
*****COM 101 or COM 102 is recommended