Photography

Why Study Photography

Our program provides superior instruction in aesthetic principles, practical techniques and artistic expression, with the foundation for college transfer, entry into the workplace or photography for personal enrichment.

Coursework includes traditional processing and printing, digital photography, color photography, studio lighting, experimental processes, photo criticism and portfolio preparation.

You are encouraged to develop a personal, expressive style, achieve technical excellence, and examine photography’s role in society.

An advisory board of industry leaders supports our department faculty with knowledge and expertise so that we continue to offer the appropriate marketable skills for students to successfully enter the workforce.

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Degrees & Certificates

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Associate in Art

Photography, AA Program Map

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Certificate of Proficiency

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Photo Criticism Skills Certificate

Non-Credit Certificate of Completion

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Quick Look at Photography Courses

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PHOT 5 Introduction to Photography
PHOT 6A Photoshop for Photographers I
PHOT 6B Photoshop for Photographers II
PHOT 6C Photoshop for Photographers III
PHOT 7A Darkroom I
PHOT 7B Darkroom II
PHOT 7C Darkroom III
PHOT 8 Photography of American Cultures
PHOT 8H Honors Photography of American Cultures
PHOT 10 History of Photography
PHOT 10H Honors History of Photography
PHOT 11 Contemporary Issues in Photography
PHOT 11H Honors Contemporary Issues in Photography
PHOT 22 Photojournalism
PHOT 22H Honors Photojournalism
PHOT 57 Professional Practices in Photography
PHOT 68C Studio Lighting Topics in Photography
PHOT 68E Lecture Topics in Photography
PHOT 70R Independent Study in Photography
PHOT 71 The Photographic Book
PHOT 71R Independent Study in Photography
PHOT 72 Lightroom & Photographic Design
PHOT 72R Independent Study in Photography
PHOT 73R Independent Study in Photography
PHOT 74A Studio Photography Techniques I
PHOT 74B Studio Photography Techniques II
PHOT 74C Studio Photography Techniques III
PHOT 78A Landscape Field Study in Photography
PHOT 78B Social Concerns Field Study in Photography
PHOT 78C Documentary Field Study in Photography
PHOT 78D Museum/Gallery Field Study in Photography

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