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DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMS2006-2008 CATALOGPHOTOGRAPHYpagePhotographic Studies (A.A.S.) 102Photography 102Portrait Photography 103DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESPHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIESA.A.S. DegreeThis program is designed to provide the student with practicalexperience in creative and vocational applications of photography.Each student is challenged to explore their ideas through commercial,social and aesthetic visual problems. Options are availablefor specialization in print or studio production.I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (15-16)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from Area B on pages 42-44. (3)Area C: Mathematics (demonstrated competence required)Placement into MATH 095 or completion of MATH 090 - with C or betterArea D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)Select one course from Area D on pages 42-44. (3-4)Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)Select one course from Area E on pages 42-44. (3)II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS (47)ART 101 Two Dimensional Design (3)ART 126 History of Photography (3)PHOTO 171 Introduction to Black & White Photography (3)PHOTO 174 Computer Techniques for Photography (2)PHOTO 175 Basic Lighting Skills (2)PHOTO 176 Electronic Flash Techniques (2)PHOTO 180 Photoshop I (2)PHOTO 196 Careers in Photography (1)PHOTO 273 Photographic Methods (3)PHOTO 275 Photographic Design (3)PHOTO 285 Digital Color Production (3)PHOTO 290 Color Slide Photography (4)PHOTO 291 Survey of Contemporary Photography (3)Option: Select one area of specialization from the options listed below (13)Option A:PRINT PRODUCTIONSelect 13 credits fromPHOTO 280 Photoshop II (2)PHOTO 281 Digital Applications (4)PHOTO 282 Experimental Techniques (3)PHOTO 286 Independent Photo Project (3)PHOTO 292 Photo Workshop: Special Topics (4)PHOTO 297 Professional Portfolio (3)PHOTO 298 Seminar (1)PHOTO 299 Internship (1-3)Option B:STUDIO PRODUCTIONSelect 13 credits fromPHOTO 276 Commercial Techniques (4)PHOTO 283 Portraiture (3)PHOTO 287 Independent Photo Studio (3)PHOTO 292 Photo Workshop: Special Topics (4)PHOTO 293 Advanced Portraiture (4)PHOTO 297 Professional Portfolio (3)PHOTO 298 Seminar (1)PHOTO 299 Internship (1-3)Program Total: 62-63 creditsPHOTOGRAPHYCertificateThis program builds a technical and visual foundation using photographictechniques, which encourages students to becomeeffective communicators with a camera.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSART 101 Two Dimensional Design (3)PHOTO 171 Introduction to Black & White Photography (3)PHOTO 174 Computer Techniques for Photography (2)PHOTO 175 Basic Lighting Skills (2)PHOTO 176 Electronic Flash Techniques (2)PHOTO 180 Photoshop I (2)PHOTO 196 Careers in Photography (1)PHOTO 273 Photographic Methods (3)PHOTO 275 Photographic Design (3)PHOTO 285 Digital Color Production (3)PHOTO 290 Color Slide Photography (4)PHOTO 291 Survey of Contemporary Photography (3)Program Total: 31 credits102