Photographic Technology (PHT.AAS)

Associate in Applied Science

Arts and Communication

Orchard Ridge and Royal Oak Campuses

This program provides professional and technical experience in still black and white, color and digital photography. Emphasis is on developing skills necessary for graduates to be employed as photographers, photographic assistants and lab technicians in business, industry, advertising, journalism, medical institutions, studios and schools. Graduates may also be self-employed as professional photographers and retailers.

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Major Requirements
PHO 12201Fundamentals of Photography 3
PHO 1500Advanced Photography3
PHO 1550History of Photography3
PHO 1700Beginning Digital Photography4
PHO 2050Studio Photography3
PHO 2100Color Photography3
PHO 2110Advanced Color Photography3
PHO 2700Advanced Digital Photography4
Complete one of the following courses:2-4
PHO 2402
Special Projects in Photography2
PHO 2403
Special Projects in Photography3
PHO 2404
Special Projects in Photography4
Complete one of the following courses:2-3
PHO 2452
Special Projects in Digital Photography2
PHO 2453
Special Projects in Digital Photography3
Secondary Requirements
Select 9 to 12 credits from the following:9-12
ART 15101
Basic Drawing 3
ART 15201
Basic Design 3
ART 15601
Art Appreciation 3
COM 12901
Interpersonal Communication 3
GRD 1100
Graphic Design3
HUM 19001
Introduction to Film 3
LIB 1200
Introduction to Media Technology3
PHO 1800
Fundamentals of Digital Video4
PHO 2800
Advanced Digital Video4
Required Supportive Courses
Select 9 credits from the following:9
ART 2600
American Art3
BUS 1100
Introduction to Business4
BUS 1210
Small Business Basics3
BUS 1310
Supervision3
BUS 2530
Management3
MAT 1070
Business Mathematics3
SOC 2580
Mass Media and Society3
Total Credit Hours for Program-Related Courses48-54
General Education Requirements
Communication / English (3-credits)0 or 3
Satisfied if COM 1290 is selected as a Secondary Requirement; otherwise, complete 3 credits from Communication / English courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Fine Arts / Humanities (3-credits)
Satisfied
Mathematics / Science (3-credits)3
Complete 3 credits from Mathematics/Science courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Social Science (3-credits)3
Complete 3 credits from Social Science courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Written Communication (3-credits)3
Complete 3 credits from Written Communication courses listed in the General Education Distribution List
Additional elective credits needed to meet requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree0-5
Total Credit Hours62-66
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 Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.

A minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average (GPA) overall is required for graduation.

 
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