Associate in Science Degree in Photography
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 65
Term 1
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 1: History of Photography | 3.00 | Meets Area 3A | |
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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, black and white film, darkroom skills, and contemporary trends in photography. |
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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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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PHO 6: Intermediate Black and White Darkroom Photography | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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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Unit(s): 3.00
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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Unit(s): 3.00
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 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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Term 3
14 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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Unit(s): 3.00
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 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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Term 4
16.00 - 18.00 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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Unit(s): 3.00
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 | 2.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Work experience is an experiential course where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment. The course offers students the opportunity to develop technical skills, explore possible career choices, build confidence, network with people in the field, and transition into the world of work. Work experience may include paid or unpaid employment. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every fifty-one hours of work experience. Students may enroll in this course up to 8 unit(s) to complete the entire curriculum of the course. A maximum of sixteen units can be earned in work experience courses during a student???s enrollment with Butte College. |
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 8.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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