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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Photography program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in photography, either commercial or fine arts. Students will study digital and traditional film-based (darkroom) media, content and image selection, and the theory and practice of visual communication.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Photography (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3195
- Total Credits Required
- 61-67
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
There will be costs for supplies and equipment in this program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of design, aesthetics, and visual communication.ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART111, ART112, ART113, ART116, ART131, ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART250, ART255, ART255AB, AVC100, AVC142, AVC143, AVC169, AVC177, AVC178, AVC181, AVC270, AVC274, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, FMP108,.
- Create original still and time based images.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and application of camera techniques.ART131, ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, AVC237, AVC297AA, AVC297AB, FMP108,.
- Demonstrate a thorough and adaptable knowledge of software used in digital imaging and contemporary media.ART131, ART234, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, AVC297AA, AVC100, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC169, AVC177, AVC178, AVC181, AVC232, AVC237, AVC270, AVC274, AVC297AB, FMP108,.
- Create digital imaging workflow.
- Utilize effective lighting techniques in natural, artificial and mixed lighting in photography (e.g., product, still life and portraiture).
- Analyze trends and influences in contemporary and historical photography.ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART250, AVC138, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232,.
- Critically evaluate photographic works.ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART255, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, AVC142, AVC143, AVC297AA, AVC297AB,.
- Develop a professional body of work and appropriate support material to showcase personal vision and technical skills.ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART250, ART255, ART255AB, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC143, AVC169, AVC177, AVC178, AVC181, AVC232, AVC237, AVC270, AVC274, AVC297AA, AVC297AB, FMP108,.
- Identify professional practices in diverse settings (e.g., communication, time management, pricing, and legal and ethical considerations).ART132, ART133, ART134, ART255, ART255AB, AVC138, AVC139, AVC140, AVC143, AVC169, AVC177, AVC178, AVC181, AVC232, AVC237, AVC270, AVC274, AVC297AA, AVC297AB, MKT110, MKT263, MKT271, SBS200, SBS204,.
- Use visual, verbal, and written communication skills to interact with diverse audiences.ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART255, ART290AC, ART290EC, AVC290DP, ART295DA, ART295DB, ART295DC, AVC138, AVC139, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232, AVC297AA, AVC297AB,.
- Apply historical, cultural, and social contextual perspectives to evaluate a body of work.ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART131, ART132, ART133, ART134, ART137, ART234, ART250, AVC138, AVC139, AVC142, AVC143, AVC232,.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$20,731 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Typical Education Level
some college
Hourly Median Wage
$9.96
Annual Median Wage
$20,731
Annual Job Openings
170
Number of People Employed
1,153
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 23.7 %
Photographers
$47,370 Show expanded career information for Photographers
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$22.77
Annual Median Wage
$47,370
Annual Job Openings
186
Number of People Employed
2,113
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -2.1 %
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
$38,900 Show expanded career information for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$18.70
Annual Median Wage
$38,900
Annual Job Openings
8
Number of People Employed
49
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.4 %
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3 %
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
$41,772 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$20.08
Annual Median Wage
$41,772
Annual Job Openings
467
Number of People Employed
3,074
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.2 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ART131 | Photography I | Critical course Gateway course | HU | 3 | |
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course | 1 | ||
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 | ||
ART112 or ART113 |
Two-Dimensional Design or Color | 3 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART132 or AVC143 |
Photography II or Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites |
Select ART132 for Fine Arts Select ART143 for Commercial |
3 | |
ART113 or ART112 |
Color or Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
ARH115 | History of Photography | HU | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146 |
College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review | Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or No requisites or No requisitesView requisites | OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA or MA or MA or MA or MA | 3–6 |
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART132 | Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART132 or AVC143 |
Photography II or Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites |
Select ART143 for Fine Arts Select ART132 for Commercial |
3 | |
ART255 or ART255AB |
Art Marketing or The Portfolio | 1–3 | |||
ARH101 or ARH102 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages or Art from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU or H, HU | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3–6 | |||
ART132 | Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART133 | Photography III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 2–3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 5–15 | |||
AVC139 | Commercial Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC138.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC140 or AVC237 |
Portrait Photography or Fashion Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART131 or AVC142) or permission of instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 | |||
MKT110 or MKT263 or MKT271 or SBS204 |
Marketing and Social Networking or Advertising Principles or Principles of Marketing or Small Business Marketing And Advertising | 2–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
ART137 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 |
Restricted Electives
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART137 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 | |||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART234 | Color Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290AC | Studio Art | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290EC | Studio Art: Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290MC | Studio Art: Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART295DA | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 1 | ||
ART295DB | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 2 | ||
ART295DC | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC297AA or AVC297AB |
Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 1–2 | ||
FMP108 | Video Production | 3 | |||
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART134 | Photography IV | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART133 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART234 | Color Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART250 | Introduction to Printmaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or ART112.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC274 | Digital Photographic Imaging III | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC270.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290AC | Studio Art | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290EC | Studio Art: Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290MC | Studio Art: Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART295DA | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 1 | ||
ART295DB | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 2 | ||
ART295DC | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC297AA | Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 1 | ||
SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 | |||
SBS204 | Small Business Marketing And Advertising | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ART131 | Photography I | Critical course Gateway course | HU | 3 | |
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course | 1 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 | ||
ART132 | Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART113 or ART112 |
Color or Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146 |
College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review | Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or No requisites or No requisitesView requisites | OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA or MA or MA or MA or MA | 3–6 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART112 or ART113 |
Two-Dimensional Design or Color | 3 | |||
ART132 or AVC143 |
Photography II or Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites |
Select ART132 for Fine Arts Select ART143 for Commercial |
3 | |
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARH115 | History of Photography | HU | 3 | ||
ART132 or AVC143 |
Photography II or Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites |
Select ART143 for Fine Arts Select ART132 for Commercial |
3 | |
ART132 | Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARH101 or ARH102 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages or Art from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU or H, HU | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3 | |||
AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART133 | Photography III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3 | |||
AVC139 | Commercial Photography II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC138.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART137 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 2–3 | |||
AVC140 or AVC237 |
Portrait Photography or Fashion Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART131 or AVC142) or permission of instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 2–3 |
Term 9 Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART255 or ART255AB |
Art Marketing or The Portfolio | 1–3 | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 0–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 |
Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 0–9 | |||
SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 | |||
MKT110 or MKT263 or MKT271 or SBS204 |
Marketing and Social Networking or Advertising Principles or Principles of Marketing or Small Business Marketing And Advertising | 2–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 0–3 |
Restricted Electives
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART137 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 | |||
AVC181 | Graphic Design I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART234 | Color Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290AC | Studio Art | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290EC | Studio Art: Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290MC | Studio Art: Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART295DA | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 1 | ||
ART295DB | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 2 | ||
ART295DC | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC297AA or AVC297AB |
Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 1–2 | ||
FMP108 | Video Production | 3 | |||
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
ART134 | Photography IV | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART133 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART234 | Color Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART250 | Introduction to Printmaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111 or ART112.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC274 | Digital Photographic Imaging III | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC270.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290AC | Studio Art | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290EC | Studio Art: Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART290MC | Studio Art: Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART143 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
ART295DA | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 1 | ||
ART295DB | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 2 | ||
ART295DC | Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field or permission of Department or Division Chair.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC297AA | Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 1 | ||
SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 | |||
SBS204 | Small Business Marketing And Advertising | 2 |
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Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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Previous Catalog Years
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Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Photography