NVCC 2005-2006 Catalog


     

PROGRAMS OF STUDY


     

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PHOTOGRAPHY
Associate in Applied Science Degree AL

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse career options within the field of photography and digital imaging. Course work will stress both technical and aesthetic elements, enabling students to solve a wide range of visual problems with imagination and originality.

Recommended Preparation: : Proficiency in high school English, basic computer skills, and satisfactory aptitude in visual art.

Equipment and Supplies: Photography students are required to purchase certain basic equipment and materials necessary to achieve professionally-oriented objectives. Most of the equipment is purchased in the first photography class and can be used throughout the two-year program.

First Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester


 

   ART

121

Drawing I or

 

 

   

ART

131 Fundamentals of Design I

4

 

   ENG

111

College Composition I

3

 

PED

116

Lifetime Fitness & Wellness

1

 

   PHT

101

Photography I or
105 Basic Photography

3

 

   PHT

110

History of Photography

3

 

   SDV

 

Elective

1

 

 

   ART

122

Drawing II or

 

 

 

   

ART

132 Fundamentals of Design II

 

4

 

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General Elective

 

3

 

   MTH

151

Math for the Liberal Arts I

 

3

 

PED

/RPK

 

 

1

 

   PHT

102

Photography II or
PHT 135 Electronic Darkroom

 

3

 

   SPD

110

Intro. to Speech Communication

 

3

 


 

 

Total Credits/Semester

15

17

Second Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester


 

   PHT

206

Large Format Photography

3

 

   PHT

221

Studio Lighting I

3

 

   PHT

227

Photographic Careers

3

 

   PHT

270

Digital Imaging I

3

 

   PHT

211

Color Photography I or

 

     

PHT 271 Digital Imaging II

3

 

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Social Science Elective

3

 

 

   ART

101

History & Apprec. of Art I

 

3

 

   ART

102

History & Apprec. of Art II

 

3

 

   PHT

 

Electives

 

6

 

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Social Science Elective

 

3

 


 

 

Total Credits/Semester

18

15

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Photography = 65.

To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall 1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional Programs of this catalog.

1 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

2 The social science elective may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).

 

       
 
       

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