Official Title of Major: Visual Arts Transfer - Photography, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.VSL.PHOTO

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Photography program

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): Wilfredo Valladares

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 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Mathematics GER	3 credit hours
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design   (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design   This course satisfies the Technology Requirement for this degree.	3 credit hours
ART 120 - Digital Photography 1	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Lab Science GER	4 credit hours
ART 209 - History of Western Art: Ancient to Medieval  OR ART 210 - History of Western Art: Renaissance to Present   (Arts and Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
ART 125 - Drawing 1	3 credit hours
ART 121 - Darkroom Photography 1: Black & White	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Lab Science GER	3 credit hours
Wellness   Must select from list of approved general education wellness courses.	3 credit hours
ART 212 - History of Photography	3 credit hours
ART 236 - Digital Photography 2	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
Choose one photography course from the following: ART 237 - Photojournalism   ART 238 - Alternative Photographic Process    ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting   ART 278 - Color Darkroom Practicum	3 credit hours
ART 231 - Photography Portfolio Development	1 credit hour
Choose one course from the following: ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design   ART 131 - Painting 1   * ART 160 - Video 1   ART 166 - Graphic Design 1    ART 200 - Drawing 2   * ART 237 - Photojournalism  * ART 238 - Alternative Photographic Process  * ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting  * ART 262 - Image & Design  * ART 278 - Color Darkroom Practicum  * (* Courses marked with an asterisk have a prerequisite).	3 credit hours
Electives Students are recommended to check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.	4 credit hours