Professional Photography AAA Degree Courses

This course is designed to present basic facts of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, English and metric measurement, ratio-proportion, percents, introduction to algebra, introduction to geometry, and applied statistics. Instruction includes use of scientific hand-held calculators and emphasis placed on critical thinking, problem solving skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Assessment score required.

This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102. Or equivalent placement score.

This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.

The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134. Or appropriate placement scores: ACT 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY 51-100.

This course will introduce creative storytelling using the basics of video production, camera handling, digital exposure, audio capture and workflow. Emphasis is on the aesthetics and application of production techniques to produce professional video output.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course identifies the fundamental design and compositional elements contained in quality images used for professional photography. The course provides exposure to several photographic styles which can be drawn upon for each individual's photographic journeys.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will provide a basic introduction to raster based still digital image manipulation using industry standard software. This course is designed to provide students with a workable understanding of the digital software interface and tools used in imaging workflows.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course is an introduction to the basics of camera handling, exposure and meter usage.

Lecture Hours: 48

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or equivalent.

This course focuses on applying the writing process to job application materials and workplace-related written communication.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explain advanced video production techniques.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in MMS-111.

This course presents an introduction and an overview of the professional portrait field. The course will introduce management techniques used in portrait studios. The course will include instruction on studio equipment and utilizing natural light and studio lighting to produce acceptable portraits.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-106 and PHT-108

This course presents an overview of a profession in commercial still photography. Techniques, assignment types, expectations, working conditions, types of photography products used, studio procedures and equipment requirements will be discussed and demonstrated.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-106 and PHT-108

This course will develop skills needed for adjusting and enhancing photographic images after image capture and before going to a final output. The emphasis will be on images used in the photography professions of Portrait, Commercial and Photojournalism. All image manipulations will be accomplished with computer imaging software.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106

This course is designed to assist the student in learning advanced portrait techniques and the business tools needed to start and maintain a portrait studio. The course creates an awareness of the work environment the student will enter. This course builds on the skills learned in Basic Portraiture and will include portrait assignments incorporating the criteria for acceptable portraits while utilizing studio lighting and natural lighting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-202.

This course builds on the theory and techniques learned in Basic Commercial Photography. Lighting and image control will be presented in a variety of situations both in the studio and on location.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-204.

This course presents an overview of the professional wedding field. The lessons will include instruction on equipment, lighting and posing utilized for photographing and filming a wedding. The class also covers marketing, sales techniques and the day-to-day business procedures needed to be successful in the wedding field.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Previously completed or currently enrolled in PHT-220 with a minimum grade of D, or have previously completed PHT-110 with a minimum grade of D.

This survey of photojournalism as a profession leads to publishable photographs through practical assignments. The techniques and working style of outstanding photojournalists are presented in multi-image programs.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides opportunity for a student to focus previous course work and knowledge on a special issue as well as provide for individualized exploration of topics pertinent to the student's projected objectives within any recognized discipline. Faculty consultation is required prior to registration for this course. This course can be repeated with different content for credit. This course can be taken for 1–5 credit hours.

May be taken for up to 5 credits.

Lab Hours: 32

This course will deal with adjusting and enhancing photographic images after capture and before final output using computer imaging software. Emphasis will be on images used in the portrait and commercial photography industries.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-212

This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course studies the fundamentals of public speaking, emphasizing the process of speech preparation and delivery in various contexts.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course overviews the day to day operations specific to a media business, including business structure, cost of doing business, invoicing, staffing and business taxes.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course is designed to assist the student in learning production portrait techniques and the customer services needed to start and maintain a portrait studio. The course creates an awareness of the work environment. This course builds on the skills learned in Intermediate Portraiture and will include various portrait assignments in the studio, outdoors and on location. A portfolio presentation is required upon completion.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-220.

This course will look at a number of challenging situations likely to be encountered by commercial photographers, including ones that require advanced lighting solutions, large teams of people, or extensive planning and preparation. This course analyzes a variety of photographic styles and considers the importance of developing a personal photographic style. Students will be required to produce and present a portfolio of their commercial images.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-227.

This course will explore compositing photographs using industry standard software, focusing on both artistic and technical techniques. Students will learn how to combine multiple images seamlessly, create compelling visual narratives, and enhance creative expression.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PHT-259

Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48