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Professional Photography AAS Degree

The Professional Photography AAS degree prepares you for a career as a professional photographer. You will learn techniques such as camera operation, print production, lighting, and business management, including the history of photography. You will use a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless digital camera with manual settings.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

JOU 1021Photojournalism

3
PHO 1021Image Capture I

3
PHO 1022Image Capture II

3
PHO 1043Perception & Photography I

3
PHO 1061Digital Capture Processing I

3
PHO 1062Digital Capture Processing II

3
PHO 2004Commercial Studio Lighting

3
PHO 2032Professional Portraiture

3
PHO 2035Architectural Photography

3
PHO 2067Color Management

3
PHO 2044New Media Storytelling

3
PHO 2187Business of Photography

3
PHO 2188Portfolio & Career Exploration

3
Total Credit Hours:39

General Education Courses

MAT 1140Career Math

3
ENG 1031Technical Writing I: CO1

3
PSY 2221Social Psychology: SS3

3
ART 1115History of Photography

3
ART 1201Drawing I

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Electives

Choose 6 credits from the following:

MGD 1013Adobe InDesign

3
PHO 1055Photog of the Human Form I

3
PHO 2052Glamour & Fashion Photography

3
PHO 2060Events and Wedding Photography

3
PHO 2059Extreme Adventure Photography

3
PHO 2080Internship

3
PHO 2070Field Techniques & Exploration

1
Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 60