2025-2026 Catalog

Photographic Technology Associate Degree (A30280)

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking33

3

 

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

Major Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
PHO 110Fund of Photography369

5

PHO 115Basic Studio Lighting268

4

PHO 139Introduction to Digital Imaging145

3

PHO 224Multimedia Production235

3

Concentration

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
PHO 113History of Photography33

3

PHO 217Photojournalism I167

4

PHO 226Portraiture336

4

PHO 235Commercial Photography246

4

Other Major Courses

Take 28 credits from:

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ART 276Interactive Media and Design Solutions66

3

PHO 120Intermediate Photography246

4

PHO 132Small-Format Photography268

4

PHO 140Digital Photo Imaging I246

4

PHO 150Portfolio Development I336

4

PHO 180Creative Problem Solving145

3

PHO 220Business of Photography33

3

PHO 222Video Production224

3

*WBL XXX: See Work-Based Learning (WBL).

Other Required Courses

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

Total Credit Hours: 74

*Subject to the approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, students enrolled in designated programs of study may have the opportunity to participate in Work-Based Learning with a maximum of 8 credits for applicable associate degree programs, 4 credits for diploma programs, or 2 credits for certificate programs. For students in a registered apprenticeship, credits are increased to a maximum of 16 credits for associate degree programs, 8 credits for diploma programs, or 4 credits for certificate programs.

Recommended Semester Schedule

First Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ACA 115Success & Study Skills22

1

 

COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication33

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking33

3

 

PHO 110Fund of Photography369

5

PHO 113History of Photography33

3

PHO 139Introduction to Digital Imaging145

3

First Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy224

3

PHO 115Basic Studio Lighting268

4

PHO 120Intermediate Photography246

4

PHO 132Small-Format Photography268

4

First Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation33

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry33

3

PHO 180Creative Problem Solving145

3

Second Year Fall

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
PHO 140Digital Photo Imaging I246

4

PHO 222Video Production224

3

PHO 224Multimedia Production235

3

PHO 226Portraiture336

4

Second Year Spring

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
ART 276Interactive Media and Design Solutions66

3

PHO 150Portfolio Development I336

4

PHO 220Business of Photography33

3

PHO 235Commercial Photography246

4

Second Year Summer

Course NumberCourse NameClassLabWork/ClinicalContactCredits
PHO 217Photojournalism I167

4

Elective
Social/Behavioral Science

3