Planner for Visual Arts Transfer - Photography (A.A.)
Title of Major: Visual Arts Transfer - Photography, A.A.
Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.
Code: AA.VSL.PHOTO
Total Credit Hours: 60
Photography - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: In a world saturated by images, photography has become a language of our modern culture. With that in mind, students in the photography program at Anne Arundel Community College will learn to create more expressive and engaging photographs. A wide variety of beginning and advanced courses in both digital and analog photography allow students to explore the many creative possibilities the medium has to offer while also gaining a strong technical foundation in the craft.
Upon completing the photography concentration students are able to transfer to a four-year institution or go straight into the field. Possible professions include a wide variety of applied and creative professions, including but not limited to editorial photographer, studio photographer and fine art photographer.
Students must have a DSLR camera with manually adjustable f-stop and shutter speed controls.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Matthew Moore
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. See an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. (English GER)  |
3 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Computer Technology, Interdisciplinary or Mathematics GER See General Education Requirements and degree program required courses for a list of approved courses. |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design (Arts & Humanities GER) |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 120-Digital Photography 1 | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Lab Science GER |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Arts & Humanities GER (other than ART) |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 125-Drawing 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 121-Black and White Photography | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences GER |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 209-History of Western Art 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| Choose one of the following: ART 122-Color Photography ART 237-Photojournalism ART 238-Alternative Photographic Process ART 239-Techniques of Photographic Lighting |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences GER (must select different discipline from Term 3) |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 212-History of Photography |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 231-Photography Portfolio Development |
1 credit hour | ||
| ART 236-Digital Photography 2 |
3 credit hours | ||
| Electives Recommend the following ART courses (*Courses marked with an asterisk have a prerequisite): ART 102-Three-Dimensional Design ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design ART 262-Image & Design ART 122-Color Photography ART 131-Painting 1 ART 160-Video 1 ART 210-History of Western Art 2 ART 237-Photojournalism * ART 238-Alternative Photographic Process * ART 239-Techniques of Photographic Lighting * ART 260-Video 2 * |
1-7 credit hours |
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