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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
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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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.
- Create original still and time based images.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and application of camera techniques.
- Demonstrate a thorough and adaptable knowledge of software used in digital imaging and contemporary media.
- 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.
- Critically evaluate photographic works.
- Develop a professional body of work and appropriate support material to showcase personal vision and technical skills.
- Identify professional practices in diverse settings (e.g., communication, time management, pricing, and legal and ethical considerations).
- Use visual, verbal, and written communication skills to interact with diverse audiences.
- Apply historical, cultural, and social contextual perspectives to evaluate a body of work.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
成功完成这个学位可能导致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
$21,992Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Photographers
$46,370Show expanded career information for Photographers
摄影过程工人和处理食蟹猴e Operators
$42,081Show expanded career information for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$64,985Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
$41,425Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto 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.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T131 | Photography I | Critical courseGateway course | HU | 3 | |
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course | 1 | ||
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 | ||
基于“增大化现实”技术T112or 基于“增大化现实”技术T113 |
Two-Dimensional DesignorColor | 3 | |||
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T132or AVC143 |
Photography IIorIntermediate Digital Photography | Select基于“增大化现实”技术T132for Fine Arts Select基于“增大化现实”技术T143for Commercial |
3 | ||
基于“增大化现实”技术T113or 基于“增大化现实”技术T112 |
ColororTwo-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
基于“增大化现实”技术H115 | History of Photography | HU | 3 | ||
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
MAT140 or MAT141or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146 |
College MathematicsorCollege MathematicsorCollege MathematicsorCollege Mathematics with RevieworCollege Mathematics with Review | OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T132or AVC143 |
Photography IIorIntermediate Digital Photography | Select基于“增大化现实”技术T143for Fine Arts Select基于“增大化现实”技术T132for Commercial |
3 | ||
基于“增大化现实”技术T255or 基于“增大化现实”技术T255AB |
Art MarketingorThe Portfolio | 1–3 | |||
基于“增大化现实”技术H101or 基于“增大化现实”技术H102 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle AgesorArt from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU | 3 | ||
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | SBorL | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3–6 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
SQor SG |
Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General | SQorSG | 4 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 5–15 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T131 | Photography I | Critical courseGateway course | HU | 3 | |
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course | 1 | ||
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | Critical course | 3 | ||
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T113or 基于“增大化现实”技术T112 |
ColororTwo-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
MAT140 or MAT141or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146 |
College MathematicsorCollege MathematicsorCollege MathematicsorCollege Mathematics with RevieworCollege Mathematics with Review | OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T112or 基于“增大化现实”技术T113 |
Two-Dimensional DesignorColor | 3 | |||
基于“增大化现实”技术T132or AVC143 |
Photography IIorIntermediate Digital Photography | Select基于“增大化现实”技术T132for Fine Arts Select基于“增大化现实”技术T143for Commercial |
3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术H115 | History of Photography | HU | 3 | ||
基于“增大化现实”技术T132or AVC143 |
Photography IIorIntermediate Digital Photography | Select基于“增大化现实”技术T143for Fine Arts Select基于“增大化现实”技术T132for Commercial |
3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术H101or 基于“增大化现实”技术H102 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle AgesorArt from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | SBorL | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SQor SG |
Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General | SQorSG | 4 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 2–3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
基于“增大化现实”技术T255or 基于“增大化现实”技术T255AB |
Art MarketingorThe Portfolio | 1–3 | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 0–3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Subplan Option | 0–9 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC=第一年的作文
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
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.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=182647).