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.

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.

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.

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

This course is an introduction to the basics of processing camera outputs and applying techniques used to produce a professional print. This course also emphasizes the fundamental print finishing methods used in the professional photography industry to enhance a photograph's overall presentation.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): PHT-108.

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.

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

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

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ENG-060 or appropriate placement score.

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 scores or equivalent.

This course is an extension of Camera I and expands on camera captures, introducing editing workflows and image conversions. Additional camera accessories and optical image management are explained along with common problems with optics and what can be done to correct for them.

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

This course emphasizes color output and the need for a properly managed original image, and properly managed output devices that result in either physical prints or virtual presentations.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-109 and PHT-106.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): PHT-202 or PHT-204.

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.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-106, PHT-108, and PHT-109.

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.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-106, PHT-108, and PHT-109.

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.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106.

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

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106.

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

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106 and PHT-111.

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.

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

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

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-202

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

Lecture Hours: 48

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

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.

This course will deal with multiple images in portrait production giving a series of images that will be used together in an album or multi-image presentation a consistent look, or insuring a series of images that will be combined into a composite image will have appropriate balance.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-215.

This course will deal with multiple images in commercial production; giving a series of images that will be used together in a catalog or brochure a consistent look, or insuring a series of images that will be combined into a composite image will have appropriate balance.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): PHT-216.

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.

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

This course is a survey of the tools, materials and processes used for the production of visual messages in society. Course work includes practical application in the selection, utilization and implementation of materials in the preparation and design of messages.

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

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106.

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

Prerequisite(s): PHT-106 and PHT-111.

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.

Prerequisite(s): A 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.

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

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

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-202

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

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

This course will provide an overview of the working relationship between the photographer and the art director, as well as explore skills needed for good communication and collaboration.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-204.

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.

This course will deal with multiple images in portrait production giving a series of images that will be used together in an album or multi-image presentation a consistent look, or insuring a series of images that will be combined into a composite image will have appropriate balance.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-215.

This course will deal with multiple images in commercial production; giving a series of images that will be used together in a catalog or brochure a consistent look, or insuring a series of images that will be combined into a composite image will have appropriate balance.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-216.

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.

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

This course introduces the student to the aspects of planning, producing, distributing and presenting computer based multimedia. Macintosh and PC computer platforms will be utilized to complete assignments. Students will integrate digital photography and digital audio to produce assignments.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-110 or MMS-103.

This course presents an overview of the professional wedding field. The course will include instruction on equipment, lighting and posing utilized for photographing a wedding. The course will also cover marketing, sales techniques and the day-to-day business procedures needed to operate a wedding business.

Prerequisite(s): PHT-220.

This course introduces the student to the history of the photographic profession and it's ascent to the modern art form we know today. The people, processes, and their contribution to society throughout photography's short history will be discussed and studied. In addition, the medium's future will be examined.

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.

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

The course will cover advanced lighting theory and techniques, working with a number of both common and challenging lighting situations likely to be encountered by commercial photographers, on location and in studio.

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

This course will present an overview of the Fine Art Photography field. Outlets will be identified for selling personal fine art photography. The course will also include instruction on how to apply to shows and give direction on how to present, display, and sell fine art photography.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in PHT-111.

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.

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.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate 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.

Prerequisite(s): A 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.

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.

Prerequisite(s): A 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.

Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.

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

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

A continuation of MAT-210, this course covers topics including integration techniques, applications of integration, infinite series, conic sections, parametric and polar equations.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.