Start your journey as a creative photographer and gain experience in a vast range of photographic practices. You will be introduced to all elements of photography, from concept to art direction, digital photography, and print media. You will become a master of your DSLR camera learning concepts such as exposure, ISO, f/stops, shutter speeds, focal lengths, and manual operation.
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GENERAL EDUCATION – 19 CREDITS
ENGL 111 English Composition
IVYT 1XX Life Skills Elective
*MATH 1XX Math Elective
*XXXX 1XX Life/Physical Science Elective
Choose 3 credits from the following:
*COMM 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
*COMM 102 Interpersonal Communications
Choose 6 credits from the following:
ARTH 101 Survey of Art and Culture I
ARTH 102 Survey of Art and Culture II
ARTH 105 History of Design
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE – 32 CREDITS
PHOT 104 Basic Photography
PHOT 107 Intermediate Photography
PHOT 209 Studio Lighting Techniques
VISC 101 Fundamentals of Design
VISC 105 Video and Sound
VISC 110 Intro to Web & Social Media
VISC 113 Typography
VISC 115 Introduction to Computer Graphics
VISC 201 Raster Graphics
^VISC 207 Portfolio Preparation
VISC 216 Vector Graphics
STATEWIDE ELECTIVES – 9 CREDITS
Choose 9 credits from the following:
PHOT 201 Principles of Color Photography
PHOT 203 Professional Portraiture
PHOT 204 Commercial Photo Techniques
PHOT 214 Journalistic and Editorial Photography
PHOT 218 Fine Art Photography
VISC 206 Interdisciplinary Studies
VISC 213 Advanced Electronic Imaging
VISC 280 Co-op/Internship
VISC 281-294 Special Topics
TOTAL CREDITS 60
*Elective is defined as a course chosen by the student from the inventory of courses available on a campus.
^Capstone Course
Here are a few career options you might consider with a degree in Photography:
Freelance Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Special Event Photographer
Product Photographer
Forensic Photographer
Photo Editor
Video & Film Editor
Journalism/Photojournalist
Retoucher
Commercial / E-commerce Photographer
Social Media Management
Scientific and Medical Photographer
Sports Photographer
Architectural/Industrial Photographer
Studio/Portrait Photographer
Fine Art Photographer
Stock Photographer
Wildlife/Landscape Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Real Estate Photographer
