Commercial Graphics - Photography

Associate in Applied Science in Commercial Graphics

Photography Career Path

72 Credit Hours

The Photography program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the field of professional photography. Employment opportunities include event, portrait, product and food photography as well as positions in studios, magazines, ad agencies or stock photo houses. Students in this career path will study various types of cameras, composition, lighting, darkroom processes and digital imaging. The program will emphasize both the artistry and technical requirements necessary to be successful in this highly creative and competitive field.

Students can earn only one Commercial Graphics degree in a single career path.

General Education Requirements

ART 101	Art History and Appreciation	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the history and appreciation of art, including elements and principles of the visual arts.Learn More

ART 105	Film as Art	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the appreciation of film and covers the elements and principles of cinema with historical and contemporary examples.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 or appropriate placement
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ART 107	History of Early Western Art	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a visual and historical survey of Western art from the Paleolithic Age to the Renaissance. The techniques, forms and expressive content of painting, sculpture and architecture are studied within the context of the cultural environment that produced them.Learn More
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ART 108	History of Western Art	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a visual and historical survey of Western art from the Renaissance through modern times. The techniques, forms and expressive content of painting, sculpture and architecture are studied within the context of the cultural environment that produced them.Learn More
or
ART 210	History of Graphic Design	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course surveys graphic communication throughout history, from cave paintings to the development of printing through recent digital technology. Major emphasis is placed on the 20th century and influential trends in contemporary graphic design.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 or appropriate placement

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

REQ MAT

Select from Mathematics/Natural Sciences

REQ SSC

Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences

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Major Requirements

ART 106	History of Photography	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a survey of the history of photography beginning with the emergence of the fixed image of the 1830s through contemporary trends. The emphasis of the class is the technical and aesthetic development of photography as a medium of historical and artistic expression.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 or appropriate placement

ARV 114	Photography I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the principles, terminology, techniques, tools and materials of basic black-and-white photography.Learn More

ARV 116	Food Photography I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the principles, terminology, techniques, tools and materials of digital food photography.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 212 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 121	Design	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers basic theories, vocabulary, principles, techniques, media and problem-solving in basic design.Learn More

ARV 123	Composition and Color	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the investigation and application of principles and concepts of visual organization and the psychological and physical properties of color.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 121 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 164	Digital Print Production	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers digital printing processes, which include image sources, text and line art. Color management, digital printing elements and troubleshooting will also be covered.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 217

ARV 212	Digital Photography	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the principles, terminology, techniques, tools and materials of basic digital photography. Images produced in this course will address the needs of the visual communication industry. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 212 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 213	Lighting	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the fundamentals of photographic lighting techniques.Learn More

ARV 214	Photography II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers advanced projects in photography including studio work. Medium format cameras will be used.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 114 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 215	Photography III	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course incorporates advanced projects in photography, including studio and lab work. Large format cameras will be used.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 213 and ARV 214 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 216	Lighting II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers advanced projects in photographic lighting techniques used in the studio and on location.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 213 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 217	Computer Imagery	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the use of the computer as a tool to create images that address the needs of the visual communication field. Adobe Photoshop software is used. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 217 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 219	Multimedia Techniques	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the production of current interactive multimedia. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 219 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 230	Visual Arts Business Procedures	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers a study of professional practices involved in the organization and operation of businesses concerned with visual arts.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 and MAT 032 or appropriate test scores

ARV 232	Digital Photography II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course incorporates advanced projects in digital photography including studio as well as computer lab work.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 212 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 233	Portrait Photography	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of advanced portrait photography techniques from conception to final production of the project.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 213 with a minimum grade of C or departmental approval

ARV 279	Portfolio Preparation	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the basic techniques used to organize, edit and critique a presentation of existing projects.Learn More

ARV 280	Visual Arts Exit Portfolio	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the preparation of students’ job-seeking or academic-placement portfolios. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and studio work. This course should be taken in the last semester.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 279 with a minimum grade of C

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Electives

Select one course from Photography Electives

ART 111	Basic Drawing I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course provides an introduction to the materials and the basic techniques of drawing.Learn More

ART 211	Introduction to Painting	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to materials and techniques of painting.Learn More Prerequisites ART 111 with a minimum grade of C

ART 290	Photojournalism	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course will cover the principles and practices of photography as a creative tool of communication. Advanced techniques, digital capture and editing will be emphasized in the course.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 212 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 110	Computer Graphics I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of computer-assisted graphic design using Adobe Illustrator software. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 110 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 191	Media Arts Study Abroad	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces current practices in the international film and print industries. Students will develop skills in evaluating styles and trends in the media arts industry and the global marketplace through lecture, cultural preparation and study abroad.Learn More

ARV 192	Special Topics in Media Arts I	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course covers special topics and issues related to techniques, technology and equipment as they emerge in the graphic communications industry.Learn More

ARV 193	Special Topics in Media Arts II	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 In this course students conduct research into specialized topics in studio arts and then demonstrate techniques they have learned based on that research.Learn More

ARV 194	Special Topics in Media Arts lll	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course covers the practical experiences and creation of visuals for various professional art and design areas.Learn More

ARV 205	Graphic Illustration	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the tools and techniques used to create graphic illustrations for various types of print advertising.Learn More

ARV 218	Computer Imagery II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers advanced computer techniques in creating images for visual communications such as presentations, print, graphics, etc. Editorial illustration will be the focus.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 217 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 227	Website Design I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the production of an interactive website.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 217 or MAP 112

ARV 264	Special Projects in Graphic Arts	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course includes an assigned advanced project from conception to final production.Learn More

ARV 267	Special Projects in Photography	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers advanced photography projects as assigned from concept to final production.Learn More

ARV 275	Aerial Photography	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course will introduce technical and aesthetic skills of aerial photography and videography using a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System).Learn More Prerequisites ARV 212 or MAP 126 and departmental approval

CWE	Cooperative Work Experience	*
Lec: 0 Lab: * Credit:* Credit for Cooperative Work Experience is available in various programs and for 1-4 credits. Students can participate in CWE more than once for credit. Contact your academic advisor to discuss prerequisites and enrollment approvals. * Credits are awarded based on the number of contact hours students work, based on a 1:5 credit-to-contact ratio.Learn More

FLM 240	Insert Stage Techniques	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of insert stage techniques used in developing professional imagery.Learn More

MAP 110	Editing I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to basic digital editing. Logical sequencing, technical correctness and creative storytelling will be emphasized. It is recommended that students enrolling in MAP 110 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

MAP 120	Image Production I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is the study of the basic skills and knowledge required to use a moving image camera. Camera controls and compositional elements are emphasized.Learn More

MAP 126	Media Arts Photography	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the fundamentals of camera operation and image composition as applied to media arts.Learn More

MAP 130	Lighting Fundamentals	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces students to the equipment, safety requirements, protocol and aesthetic techniques used in lighting digital and film productions.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.