Art: Photography Associate in Arts Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
Art: Art History	60 units
Fine Arts: General Studio Art	60 units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Art History	60 units
Studio Art	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Art History	18 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include community artist, photography curator, portrait, wedding photography and visual communication specialist . The photography program also accommodates students whose photographic goals are not career-oriented.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Utilize the photographic medium as a means of self-expression.
Create effective photographic compositions using design principles.
Demonstrate the ability to produce a fine print and create a professional presentation.
Critically analyze and evaluate a photographic exhibit.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

Art majors find employment in a variety of fields, which include advertising, manufacturing, industrial design, public relations, and communications. Experienced artists frequently specialize in a particular product or field such as fashion, industrial art, advertising, or story illustration.

Career opportunities include advertising manager, antique dealer, architect, art administrator, art therapist, art critic, art dealer, art historian, cartoonist, ceramicist, commercial ceramicist, community artist, computer artist, computer graphics illustrator, computer publisher, design consultant, curator, display designer/manager, fashion/floral/interior designer, educator, gallery director, graphic artist, illustrator, jewelry designer, layout artist, muralist, museum technician, painter, photographer, police artist, printmaker, set designer, sculptor, and visual information specialist.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Major in Art: Photography program offers a foundation in both film based photography and digital photography. Students will learn the basics of photography including composition, traditional film processing, digital imaging, and lighting. Through photography students develop a visual literacy that is useful in any field of study, developing the ability to observe, discover, and interpret the world. The program provides a solid foundation for students transferring to university baccalaureate photography programs and fine art schools.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
ART 351	Beginning Black and White Photography	3 units
ART 352	Intermediate Black and White Photography	3 units
ART 391	Experimental Photography 1	3 units
ART 381	Beginning Digital Photography	3 units
ART 383	Intermediate Digital Photography	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Select 3 units from the following:		Units
ART 353	Advanced Black and White Photography	3 units
ART 384	Advanced Digital Photography	3 units
ART 396	Documentary Photography 1	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 18

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.