Associate in Science Degree in Photography
2022-2023 Map
Total Units: 43 - 65
Term 1
13.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 1: History of Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on the history of photography from its origins to current day. Students will learn about the primary artistic and stylistic movements and historical trends in photography as well as gain an understanding of key photographic technical terms. Students will also learn about the unique visual language of photographs and how to evaluate the aesthetics of photographic images. |
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| PHO 2: Introduction to Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography.??Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. |
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| English Composition | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Recommended math selection varies, maybe satisfied by high school course work. | |
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Term 2
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 4: Beginning Digital Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of photography, camera and lens use, exposure, metering, printing procedures, print presentations, composition and standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content, composition and personal expression. |
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| PHO 6: Intermediate Black and White Darkroom Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the formation, construction, and presentation of gallery-ready black and white photographs. Students will make professional quality prints while they perfect their own personal style and expression. Students will use film to learn the Zone System, basic sensitometry, advanced printing techniques, and archival preservation techniques. Students will also develop advanced proficiency in the use of digital cameras, scanners and inkjet printers to produce black and white prints. Students will also study historical and contemporary photographic trends. |
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| PHO 8: Commercial and Studio Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 4 This course introduces students to the basic aspects of commercial photography, including planning, production, and editing of images for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, technical, product display, architectural, portrait, food and fashion modeling. Students will also learn to use digital cameras and studio lighting systems to produce commercial quality photographs. Students will learn the basics of creating and editing images using studio lighting equipment, outdoor photography techniques and digital editing software to produce commercially ready photographs. Students will work with models, props and locations in the production of images. |
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| PHO 15: Intermediate Digital Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 4 This course provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies and techniques of digital photography. Emphasis will be on current issues in photography, portfolio development and advanced image editing and manipulation. Students will learn the basic theories of illumination and the utilization of a variety of light sources. Students will learn to manipulate color and black-and-white images, layers, special effects, photo restoration/colorizing, and filters to prepare images for print and web distribution. |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with college math coursework. | |
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Notes:
Upon completion of PHO-2, PHO-4, PHO-8, and PHO-15, student will have earned a certificate in Professional Photography.
Term 3
6.50 - 7.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 11: Alternative Photographic Processes | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-silver alternative photographic processes with emphasis on technical skills, aesthetic values, and critique of photographic work. Students will learn skills related to safe chemistry usage, scanning, Photoshop manipulation of digital negatives, paper coating and contact printing techniques. Historical and contemporary trends in non-silver alternative photography will also be discussed. |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area F: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking CSU or IGETC General Education or specific major requirements for transfer www.assist.org. | ||
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| Elective (Any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking CSU or IGETC General Education or specific major requirements for transfer www.assist.org. | ||
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Term 4
8.50 - 25.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 14: Introduction to Photographic Portfolios and Books | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 4 This course introduces students to the production of professional portfolios, hand bound books and digital online publications. A broad practical and contextual introduction to book design will be covered as well as advanced digital imaging techniques. Students will also learn to plan, develop and implement photographic projects with particular emphasis on conceptual thinking and the development of individual style. |
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| PHO 99: Work Experience-PHO | 1.00 - 8.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 8.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course. |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 8.00 | Not required if double counted in Area B, or F in prior terms. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 unit needed to graduate haven't been completed. Consider taking CSU or IGETC General Education or specific major requirements for transfer www.assist.org. | ||
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