Photography, AA

The Photography Associate in Arts degree is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. Students are encouraged to see a counselor for assistance in developing an educational plan that will identify the lower division major preparation and general education coursework that corresponds to the intended major and specific transfer institution. Students should consult www.ASSIST.org for current course articulation in their major.Career opportunities for photographers include Advertising Photographer, Aerial and Underwater Photographer, Art Documentation Photographer, Corporate Photographer, Commercial Photographer - Architectural, Commercial Photographer - Portrait, Commercial Photographer - Product, Commercial Printing and Reproduction, Darkroom Lab Technician and/or Manager, Digital Imaging Technician, Digital Photographic Illustrator, Documentary and Editorial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Film-Set Photographer, Fine Art Photographer, Fine Art Printing Assistant, Forensic Photographer, Free-lance Photographer, Graphic Artist, Laboratory Manager, Nature Photographer, Photo Editor, Manager for Fine Art or Commercial Photography Studio, Photographic Assistant, Photographic Retoucher, Photojournalist, Professional Photo-Lab Custom Printer, Photographic Sales, Sports Photographer, Stock Photographer, Studio and Wedding Photography, Theater Production Photographer, Wedding and Event Photographer.

Students are encouraged to see a counselor for assistance in developing an educational plan that will identify the lower division major preparation and general education coursework that corresponds to the intended major and specific transfer institution. Students should consult www.assist.org for current course articulation in their major.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and aesthetics to create and evaluate photographic images.
2. Demonstrate skills in digital technologies. Including using a digital camera, properly preparing files to print, and creating a final portfolio.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use the traditional tools of photography, including developing film, printing photographs, and critiquing photographs.
4. Demonstrate a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.