Academic Programs and Services

Photographic Imaging

The Photographic Imaging 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 Photographic Imaging and related occupations. Students completing the Photographic Imaging program will be prepared to work as photographers, studio assistants, and imaging lab technicians. Extensive darkroom, studio and imaging lab work is required, using both silver-based and digital technologies in both black and white and color.

Location or studio assignments are required in all courses. Professional practices and production are emphasized, and students are encouraged to develop artistic appreciation and imagination in their work. Upper level courses emphasize working with advanced techniques and portfolio preparation. See also Art Photography Option (within the Art curriculum).

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, at their own expense, an approved professional quality 35mm SLR camera ($150-$500), film, paper, digital storage media, textbooks and other supplies. Approximate supply costs appear after each course description. In addition, students in large format courses are required to have an incident/reflected light meter ($200-$400).

Program Entry Requirements:
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.

Requirements For Graduation:
To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Photographic Imaging, a student must complete at least 63 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average).

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.