Photography (AS Degree S1002)
Arts Division
Degree S1002
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of the institution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one from the following: | 1 | |
| Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography | ||
or PHOT 1B | Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography | |
or PHOT 1C | Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography | |
or PHOT 1D | Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography | |
| Plus the following courses: | ||
| PHOT 9 | Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11A | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11B | Digital Capture Workflow | 3 |
| PHOT 12 | Photographic Alternatives | 3 |
| or PHOT 16 | Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography | |
| or PHOT 18 | Portraiture and Wedding Photography | |
| PHOT 14 | Commercial Lighting | 3 |
| PHOT 15 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 17 | Photocommunication | 3 |
| or PHOT 30 | Advertising Photography | |
| PHOT 20 | Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 28 | Photography Portfolio Development | 3 |
| PHOT 29 | Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists | 3 |
| PHOT 24 | Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| or PHOT 26 | Video for Photographers | |
| Total Units | 37 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHIS 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History | 3 |
| or ARTB 1 | Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Use critical thinking skills and be able to analyze and assess photographic situations, solve technical problems, and overcome creative challenges as they arise in the production of high quality still and motion imagery for professional, editorial, commercial, or fine art applications.
- Design and construct still and motion imagery that can communicate ideas or narratives effectively for commercial, editorial, or fine art purposes.
- Have the knowledge and skills pertinent to the operation of a freelance photography business and sound business practices in the trade.
- Usefully participate in the collaborative environment of commercial art fields.
- Analyze, discuss, and critique the various technical, aesthetic, conceptual, historical, and cultural aspects of a photograph.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT 9 | Digital Image Editing for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| PHOT 11A | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| PHOT 20 | Color Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11B | Digital Capture Workflow | 3 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| PHOT 1A OR PHOT 1B OR PHOT 1C 1 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PHOT 29 | Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| Certificate: Photography, L1 N0631 1 | ||
| Completing additional courses PHOT 24 26 for 6 | ||
| Certificate: Photography Digital Technician N0632 2 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| PHOT 17 OR PHOT 30 3 | ||
| PHOT 12 OR PHOT 16 OR PHOT 18 3 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| PHOT 14 | Commercial Lighting | 3 |
| PHOT 15 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 28 | Photography Portfolio Development | 3 |
| Photography, AS S1002 2 | ||
| Certificate: Photography L2 T0349 9 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| PHOT 24 OR PHOT 26 3 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 53.5 | |
