Visual Art: Photography, AA (VART-AA-PHO)

This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.

The Photography Option, Visual Art associate degree program provides students with a series of courses that introduces fundamental photographic concepts and techniques and the necessary skills to transfer to the institution of their choice or succeed in an entry-level photography position.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts and techniques relating to photography.
• Demonstrate the ability to use a camera’s creative controls to manifest intent.
• Demonstrate proficiency at traditional silver darkroom techniques including 35mm and medium format film processing and printing.
• Demonstrate proficiency at digital image capture, editing and output.
• Be able to use a variety of situation-specific natural and studio lighting techniques.
• Identify vocational and creative applications of the medium and an understanding of its cultural, historical and contemporary context.
• Be able to articulate and explain the decisions made as part of the image production process.
• Develop a quality photography portfolio.