Description
This program provides a comprehensive foundation in digital and film based photography.
Through a combination of required basic courses and specialized elective courses,
the student customizes the program to his or her particular interest in the photographic
industry. Students have opportunities to work with a variety of advanced photographic
equipment including digital cameras, view cameras, traditional darkroom, and various
types of studio and location lighting systems. Graduating students produce professional
portfolios and self-promotional materials to find employment in a variety of areas
such as photographic assisting, photojournalism, fine art, freelance, portrait and
wedding photography. Students also complete the program to use photography as a means
of personal expression, and as preparation for transferring to four-year baccalaureate
programs. Students should choose the appropriate faculty for academic advising based
on their last name: Terry Abrams (A-G), Jennifer Baker (H-O), Donald Werthmann (P-Z).
Articulation
College for Creative Studies, BFA degree; Eastern Michigan University, several BS
degrees. Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or
from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php
.
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Digital Media Arts Dept
- Advisors
- Terry Abrams (advises students with last name beginning A-G)
- Jennifer Baker (advises students with last name beginning H-O)
- Donald Werthmann (advises students with last name beginning P-Z)
Course Requirements
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
PHO 111 |
|
Photography I |
4 |
PHO 122 |
|
Film and Darkroom Photography |
3 |
PHO 127 |
|
Digital Photo Imaging I |
4 |
Elective |
|
Writing Elective(s)* |
3 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
PHO 117 |
|
Introduction to the Studio |
4 |
PHO 129 |
|
Black and White Digital Imaging |
4 |
|
|
Restricted Courses 1 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level
and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104,
GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 |
3 |
Elective |
|
Math Elective(s)** |
3 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
PHO 103 |
|
History of Photography*** |
3 |
PHO 211 or |
|
Large Format Photography I |
|
PHO 220 |
|
Advanced Studio Techniques**** |
3 |
PHO 228 |
|
Digital Photo Imaging II |
4 |
|
|
Restricted Courses 2 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level
and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104,
GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Soc. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Class |
|
Title |
Minimum Credits |
PHO 230 |
|
Portfolio Projects |
3 |
PHO 231 |
|
Portfolio Seminar |
4 |
|
|
Restricted Courses 3 - Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level
and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104,
GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) |
3 |
Elective |
|
Speech/Comp. Elective(s)***** |
3 |
*ENG 100 or ENG 111 is recommended **MTH 125 is recommended ***PHO 103 fulfills the
Arts and Humanities general education requirement ****PHO 220 requires that the prerequisite
course, PHO 116, be taken prior to or concurrently with PHO 220 *****COM 101 or COM
102 is recommended