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Photography - Visual Arts Transfer (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

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.

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 31-37 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities General Education requirement and one of the Program Requirements for this degree.
One arts and humanities general education course other than ART 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Must select two different disciplines. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 9 credits

Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities general education requirement listed above.
ART 125 - Drawing 1 3 credit hours
ART 209 - History of Western Art 1 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration: 17-23 credits

Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

Required Courses: 13 credits

ART 120 - Digital Photography 1 3 credit hours
ART 121 - Black and White Photography 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

Choose one course from the following: 3 credits

ART 122 - Color Photography 3 credit hours
ART 237 - Photojournalism 3 credit hours
ART 238 - Alternative Photographic Process 3 credit hours
ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours

Electives: 1-7 credits

Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credit hours of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Recommend the following ART courses as electives:
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
ART 106 - Digital Design 3 credit hours
ART 117 - Digital Imaging 3 credit hours
ART 122 - Color Photography 3 credit hours
ART 131 - Painting 1 3 credit hours
ART 160 - Video 1 3 credit hours
ART 210 - History of Western Art 2 3 credit hours
ART 237 - Photojournalism 3 credit hours
ART 238 - Alternative Photographic Process 3 credit hours
ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours
ART 260 - Video 2 3 credit hours

Computer Competency Requirement

ART 106 meets this requirement .

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Photography Concentration, students will be able to:

Explain visual arts history, processes and terminology.
Apply elements and principles of visual design in creation of original imagery.
Apply principles of photographic image capture, manipulation, print and production.
Develop a personal portfolio to present at interviews for both transfer and job-related activities.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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