Associate in Applied Science
This associate's degree 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.
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 4-year colleges.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
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-M) and Donald Werthmann (P-Z).
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree
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.
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Digital Media Arts Dept
- Advisors
First Semester
Second Semester
| 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 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| 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 | 3 | ||
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| 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 | 3 | ||
| Elective | Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Elective | Speech/Comp. Elective(s)***** | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*ENG 100 or ENG 111 is recommended
**MTH 125 is recommended
***PHO 103 fulfills the Arts and Humanities general education requirement
****PHO 116 or PHO 216 is required for students planning to take PHO 220. PHO 116
may be taken prior to or concurrently with PHO 220.
*****COM 101 or COM 102 is recommended