Commercial Graphics - Photography, AAS (AAS.COMMG.PHOT)

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Associate in Applied Science in Commercial Graphics

Photography Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Commercial Graphics degree has four pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can only complete one pathway for this degree.

This degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in professional photography. Employment opportunities include event, portrait, product and food photography and positions in studios, magazines, ad agencies or stock photo houses. Students on this career path will study various types of cameras, composition, lighting, darkroom processes and digital imaging. The program will emphasize the artistry and technical requirements necessary to succeed in this highly creative and competitive field.

Related Certificates

The following certificates can be used to fulfill the requirements of this associate degree. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to specialize your plan.

Digital Photography Certificate (CAS.DIGIP)

Photography Certificate (CAS.PHOT)

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
(ART Course Recommendation) Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

ARV 121 - Design Credit: 3
ARV 217 - Computer Imagery Credit: 3
ARV 280 - Visual Arts Exit Portfolio Credit: 3

Total: 9

Part C - Pathway Requirements

ART 106 - History of Photography Credit: 3
ART 290 - Photojournalism Credit: 3
or
ARV 229 - Advanced Multimedia Credit: 3
ARV 114 - Photography I Credit: 3
ARV 116 - Food Photography I Credit: 3
or
ARV 275 - Aerial Photography Credit: 3
ARV 164 - Digital Print Production Credit: 3
ARV 212 - Digital Photography Credit: 3
ARV 213 - Lighting Credit: 3
ARV 216 - Lighting II Credit: 3
ARV 219 - Multimedia Techniques Credit: 3
ARV 230 - Visual Arts Business Procedures Credit: 3
ARV 232 - Digital Photography II Credit: 3
ARV 233 - Portrait Photography Credit: 3

Total: 36

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Course Sequence

Review the Commercial Graphics - Photography, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.