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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY (67 hrs. min.) CIP: 50.0605
A.A. DEGREE TRANSFER PATH: (Please also see A.A.A. Degree CAREER PATH)
Photography studies at SFCC include digital, silver, and non-silver techniques, as well as, conceptual and expressive approaches to using photography as a means of communication. Students develop an understanding of historical, cultural, and aesthetic perspectives in photography in addition to learning how to critically analyze an image. Students complete their general and core studies, as well as, create a portfolio of their work. The program is designed for maximum transferability to 4-year degree programs.
Please speak to an advisor for updated information on 2+2 and other types of articulation agreements with institutions in and out of state and the latest program accreditation information. Students should select all courses in consultation with an advisor.
Students should select all courses in consultation with an advisor
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
Work competently with non-silver, silver-based, and digital a variety of photographic processes Compose, expose/capture, modify, and print exhibition quality photographs Select and implement a lighting scheme appropriate for the subject matter Employ the photographic medium conceptually and expressively Describe contemporary and historical perspectives in photography Analyze photographs for composition, meaning, subtext, and aesthetic style Articulate the role of photography in history, contemporary culture, and society Prepare a portfolio for application to a 4-year transfer institution in higher education
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (40 HRS. MIN.) Communications (9 hrs. min.) ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) ENGL 112 Composition and Literature (3) SPCH 111 Public Speaking (3) (or) SPCH 220 Interpersonal Communications (3) (or) SPCH 225 Small Group Communications (3)
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Humanities (9 hrs. min.) ARTS 205 History of Photo 19th Century (3) ARTS 206 History of Photo 20th Century (3) World Languages course (3) [or] Humanities (3)
Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hrs. min) ANTH 112 The Nature of Culture (3) PSYC 111 Psychology 1 (3) BSAD 235 Human Relations in the Work Place (3) [or] Behavioral/Social Science (3)
Math (3 hrs. min) MATH 119 Applications for Non-Science or Higher (3) (or) BSAD 112 Business Math (3)
Computer Technology (3 hrs. min) MART 180 Photoshop 1 (3) (or) OFTC 111 Business Software Essentials (3) (or) CISC 111 Introduction to Computer Science (3) (or)
Science (8 hrs. min)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation or Dance (2 hrs. min) Any HPER or DANC Activity course(s) or HPER online course(s)
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (15 HRS. MIN) ARTS 113 2-Dimensional Design (3) ARTS 116 3-Dimensional Design (3) PHOT 111 Digital Photography 1 (3) PHOT 120 Silver Photography 1 (3) PHOT 140 Photo & Studio Lighting 1 (3) PHOT 215 Digital Darkroom (3) ARTS 296 Fine Arts Portfolio (3) Question - remove 296 and add Digi Photo II for better UNM transfer? possibly need one more 200 level course in core requirements, maybe move Fine Arts Portfolio to electives
APPROVED ELECTIVES: (12 HRS. MIN) Photography (9 hrs. min) Any Approved PHOT Courses
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School of Arts & Design or Media Arts (3 hrs. min) Any Approved AHST, ARCH, ARTS, BART, CLAY, DANC, DRAM, DRPT, DESN, GLRY, JEWL, MUSC, PRNT, SCUL, WOOD or MART Courses
ARTS, DRAM, DESN course(s) (or) Choose from the following recommended course(s): ARTS 161 Gallery Practices (3) ARTS 163 Professional Matting & Framing (2) ARTS 295 Studio Practice (2) MART 231 Web Design – Dreamweaver (3) MART 232 Advanced Web Design (3) MART 285 Archival Printing (3)
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