60 Credits
The Associate of Arts (AA) with Emphasis in Photography is a liberal education degree with a concentration in fine art photography coursework. It is intended for transfer to a BA four-year program in photographic studies. Students seeking an Associate of Arts (AA) degree with Emphasis in Photography must successfully complete the AA requirements and the specific Photography Emphasis requirements. This degree is designed for students who seek a general liberal arts degree with an emphasis in fine arts photography. The degree provides a sound photography foundation and satisfies the complete Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.
| ART 1109 | Exploring Photography | (3 cr) |
| ART 1110 | Introduction to Black and White Photography | (3 cr) |
| ART 1113 | Video Art | (3 cr) |
| ART 1114 | Introduction to Digital Photography | (3 cr) |
| ART 2207 | Advanced Photography | (3 cr) |
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one Studio Art Elective course:
ART: Choose any additional ART course (excluding ART 1101)
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
| ENGC 1101 | Freshman Composition | (4 cr) |
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| COMM 1100 | Introduction to Human Communication | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| COMM 1111 | Interpersonal Communication | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| COMM 1121 | Small Group Communication | (3 cr) |
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(Met By Completion of All 40 Credits of The Mntc)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from Two Different Departments; At Least One Must Include A Lab)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from Two Different Departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts- 2 Courses
(Select from Two Different Departments)
Course #1 – met by taking required ART courses
Course #2 _______________
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course – met by taking required ART courses
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course __________________
Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits
One Health (HLTH) course.
One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60 credit requirement