Photography

This program is open to interested students, assuming space is available. However, new students are normally required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

To qualify for the Associate in Applies Science (A.A.S.) degree in Photography, a student must complete at least 61 credits and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Learning to Photograph the Living World: Capture the world through a camera. As a Photography student, you will learn how to use sophisticated cameras, to work with editing technology, and to deploy lighting techniques. You will also learn to work with professional software, including Adobe Photoshop; cultivate creative expression through photography; and develop a portfolio. As a student in the College's Photography program, you will receive training on the same equipment and software used by industry professionals, get an introduction to developing a photography business, and gain experience working on a video crew.

The Photography curriculum provides special emphasis in several professional areas. Classroom lecture and laboratory assignments lead to the development of technical and aesthetic skills and knowledge preparing students to qualify for jobs in photography and related occupations. Students completing the Photography program will be prepared to work as photographers, studio assistants and imaging lab technicians.

Professional practices and production are emphasized, and students are encouraged to develop creativity and a personal aesthetic. Upper-level courses emphasize working with advanced techniques and portfolio preparation and allow students to focus on their specific fields of interest within the medium.

Policy Regarding Student Work:

The Department reserves the right to retain all student work submitted for grading for educational use or exhibition, or to select an example or samples for its permanent collection.

Costs:

Students are required to supply all digital storage media while the department will provide cameras and video production equipment when available. The department also provides access to computers and professional photo editing software. Students in 200-level courses will be advised regarding the purchase of professional equipment. Approximate supply costs appear after each course description.

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Create photographs, videos and/or digital slide shows to satisfy commercial clients’ specifications.
• Demonstrate proficiency with camera operation, lighting, digital image processing, portfolio presentation, audio and video production.
• Evaluate their photographs in the context of historical and contemporary trends.
• Employ current business practices as applied to photography.