R Chris Harker Transfer Possibilities Our students have successfully transferred to such schools as: • The School of Visual Arts • Pratt Institute • Chicago Art Institute • MICA • Rutgers • University of the Arts • Moore College of Art

Career Possibilities • Advertising/Commercial Photographer Photography Program • Custom Printer Overview R Eva Meyer • Lab Technician and • Fashion Photographer The Photography and Digital Imaging program provides Successful graduates of the program • Forensic Photographer graduates with entry-level employment skills in the rapid- will be able to: Digital Imaging ly changing professional photography field. The program • Photo Editor • demonstrate proficiency with film and digital includes foundation courses in basic photography, digital • Photojournalist capture devices photography, digital imaging, studio and documentary • Visual Artist • Associate in Fine Arts • process and print images in both traditional and photography. digital labs • Certificate of Proficiency The program incorporates a balance of traditional and Contact Us • practice archival image workflow digital photographic techniques. Emphasis on hands-on We encourage you to visit the college and meet with • identify and explain the significant events in photo experiences in the digital laboratory, on location, and faculty and staff. To arrange a campus tour or request history as well as contemporary practices in the studio develops both the creative ability and the additional information, contact the Admissions Office on • integrate different techniques and approaches to technical skills essential to photography careers. either campus. photography Students learn in modern, well-equipped facilities. 609-570-3795 Get Academic • analyze and evaluate photographs in the context of Courses are offered both day and evening. (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Solutions at Mercer group critiques www.mccc.edu • create a portfolio for transfer, employment, or To contact Mercer’s Photography and Digital Imaging artistic venues program coordinator Michael Dalton, call 609-570-3835, or email [email protected].

11/09 • 500 Financial Obligations DMA 110 - Digital Imaging I (3 credits) Course Designed to meet the needs of artists and designers in Requirements diverse fields, involves the leading professional paint and photo retouching software. Addresses the practical and creative aspects of producing art and illustrations and Associate in Fine Arts (H5300) manipulating images. Semester I PHO 203 - Digital Photography ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credits) ART 102 Basic Drawing Prerequisite: DMA 110 or PHO 103 ART 123 History of Modern Art with a minimum C grade OR Emphasizes digital still photography including scanning, ART 125 Topics in Contemporary Art color matching, editing and printing. PHO 101 Introduction to Photography DMA 110 Digital Imaging I DMA 211 - Digital Imaging II (3 credits) Semester II Course R Jared Kramer Prerequisites: DMA 110 and PHO 203 R Katrina Bethke ENG 102 English Composition Descriptions with a minimum C grade or divisional permission HPE 110 Concepts of Health and Fitness Develops intermediate skills in digital imaging using PHO 215 - Large Format Field Photography ART 121 History of Art I a professional software application. Focuses on prin- (3 credits) ART 105 Two-Dimensional Design PHO 101 - Introduction to Photography (3 credits) ciples of masking and compositing, including how to use Prerequisite: PHO102 with a minimum PHO 102 Intermediate Photography Foundation course emphasizes basic techniques for PHO 203 Digital Photography high-resolution capture devices, shoot photographs in a C grade or portfolio review the still film camera and darkroom. The development of digital studio and composite photographs seamlessly. Students explore the mechanics and aesthetic potential Semester III creative visual expression is strongly encouraged. of the large-format camera while shooting during class CMN 112 Public Speaking PHO 206 - Alternative Photographic Processes field trips, and enhance darkroom skills while working OR PHO 102 - Intermediate Photography (3 credits) (3 credits) with large-format negatives. 4x5 field and rail cameras CMN 111 Speech: Human Communication Prerequisite: PHO 101 with a minimum C grade — — Social Science general education elective Explores the methods of historical and non-traditional provided. — — General Education elective Film exposure and print control refinements support photographic image making. Some of the techniques more complex imaging concepts. DMA 211 Digital Imaging II explored are Cyanotype, Van Dyke, and Gum Bichromate. PHO 251 - Documentary Photography (3 credits) PHO 202 Studio Photography Students learn to make duplicate negatives through PHO 103 - Digital Photography for Non-Majors Corequisite or Prerequisite: PHO 102 or PHO 203 traditional and digital techniques. Semester IV (3 credits) with a minimum C grade ART 122 History of Art II R Jonathan Chin Emphasizes techniques and issues of long- and short- MAT — Mathematics elective Introductory digital imaging tools and techniques. Topics include software, digital cameras, inkjet printing, resolu- term location assignment shooting. Students are afford- — — Science OR Technology elective ed opportunities to gain practical experience covering — — Diversity and Global Perspective elective tion, scanning and printing. PHO 110 History of Photography news, features and sports events for The College Voice PHO 251 Documentary Photography PHO 110 - History of Photography (3 credits) and to work with journalism students. A photographic Historical survey of the growth of photographic art and essay is developed throughout the semester. Certificate (67850) technique from camera obscura to the present, empha- PHO 290 - Photography Internship Summer sizing aesthetics, applications, and social impact. (3 credits) PHO 101 Introduction to Photography Prerequisite: coordinator approval DMA 110 Digital Imaging PHO 202 - Studio Photography (3 credits) Work experience from participating photographic studios, ENG 101 English Composition I labs, and galleries. PHO 102 Intermediate Photography Corequisite or Prerequisite: PHO 102 or PHO 203 with a minimum C grade Fall Technical application and visual expression with me- PHO 202 Studio Photography dium, large-format, and digital cameras are coupled with PHO 203 Digital Photography DMA 211 Digital Imaging II lighting concepts and design.

Spring DMA 250 Digital Portfolio Seminar PHO 110 History of Photography PHO 251 Documentary Photography