Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 22 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
• ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in verbal, nonverbal and written forms. 
• Use appropriate technology that supports or facilitates communication.
• Collect, organize, compute and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and/or information.
• Apply mathematics, science and technology to make decisions.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems using basic research, analysis and interpretation.
• Identify, locate and use informational tools for research on alternative, historical and photojournalistic processes.
• Apply ethical and cultural awareness, an understanding of cultural diversity, and effective and appropriate modes of social interaction to the practice of photography.
• Apply knowledge of safety practices and regulations in the labs.

This program aligns with college’s core competencies.

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