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Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description:
This program provides a firm foundation in silver-based and digital photographic technologies. Through a combination of required basic courses and specialized elective courses, the student tailors the program to his or her particular interest in the photographic field. The program prepares the student to work behind the camera, in the darkroom, and on the computer. Students shoot with large, medium, and small format cameras in both color and black and white. Graduates of the program find job opportunities in commercial studios, amateur and professional photo labs, and photojournalism. Students also complete the program to use photography as a means of personal expression, and as preparation for transferring to four-year photography programs.
Contact Information:
Division: Business and Computer Technologies
School: School of Visual Arts
Department: Visual Arts Technology
Advisors:
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 Photograpy, BA degree;
College for Creative Studies, BFA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges
| General Education Requirements | (18 - 21 Credits) | ||
| Writing | Elective(s)* | 3 - 4 | |
| Speech | Elective(s)** | 3 | |
| Math | Elective(s)*** | 3 - 4 | |
| Nat. Sci. | Elective(s) | 3 - 4 | |
| Soc. Sci. | Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Arts/Hum. | Elective(s)**** | 3 | |
| Major/Area Requirements | (42 - 45 Credits) | ||
| PHO 103 | History of Photography | 3 | |
| PHO 111 | Photography I | 4 | |
| PHO 117 | Introduction to the Studio | 4 | |
| PHO 127 | Digital Photo Imaging I | 4 | |
| PHO 228 | Digital Photo Imaging II | 4 | |
| PHO 230 | Portfolio Projects | 3 | |
| PHO 231 | Portfolio Seminar | 4 | |
| PHO 122 or | Darkroom Techniques | ||
| PHO 129 | Black and White Digital Imaging | 4 | |
| PHO 211 or | Large Format Photography | ||
| PHO 220 | Advanced Studio Techniques | 3 | |
| Elective: | Complete an additional 9-12 credits of PHO electives (100 level and above) | 9 - 12 | |
| Minimum Credits Required for the Program: | 60 - 66 Credits |
Footnotes:
*ENG 100 or ENG 111 is recommended
**COM 101 or COM 102 is recommended
***MTH 151, MTH 157, MTH 160, or MTH 169 is recommended
****fulfilled upon completion of major/area requirement PHO 103
Students must meet the Computer and Information Literacy Graduation Requirement. See General Education Graduation Requirements in the WCC Bulletin.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a binding offer or contract between WCC and the student. The information presented here is believed accurate, but is NOT guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.
For official information, see an Advisor.