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Associate of Arts in Photography

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:

This intensive program prepares students for entering the field of photography or admission to baccalaureate programs such as UMA’s Bachelor of Arts in Art, Photography Concentration. Graduates of this program are well-rounded individuals with a background adaptable to a variety of photography and image related fields. The curriculum blends traditional and digital imaging technologies while encouraging aesthetic awareness of photography as both an art form and a medium of communication. Courses in traditional black & white and color lab, digital imaging, lighting, camera management, photography and art history, design, and studio art provide a solid foundation in photography. Photography skills are complemented by an emphasis on creativity as well as traditional course work in mathematics, computers, science and liberal arts. Career potentials for graduates of the program include: fine art photographer, professional photographer, commercial photographer, architectural photographer, forensics photographer, industrial photographer, corporate staff photographer, government staff photographer, photojournalist, studio assistant, portrait studio assistant, film production crew, gallery representative sales, photo processing lab technician.

The graduating student will:

• be prepared for entry into baccalaureate degree programs in visual art or professional careers in photography
• incorporate fundamental design skills and concepts including drawing, perspective, color and layout in the creation of photographic media
• demonstrate technical proficiency with and the application of photographic and digital imaging skills
• analyze photographic media business and production work flows for the creation of a career self-promotion/self- marketing plan
• model professional, ethical behavior and communicate effectively, respectful of individual differences, with colleagues, clients, vendors, management, team members and professional associates
• demonstrate critical linear and self-motivated learning abilities to determine the best solutions to difficult creative, technical and professional issues

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• minimum English language competency permitting registration in ENG005 and REA008 or higher

ADVISING:

All students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration. An advisor’s signature or electronic equivalent is required for registration. Students are encouraged to continue to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to help ensure a productive and meaningful college experience.

TRANSFER:

Students seeking baccalaureate degrees should concentrate on strong portfolio development. Transferability varies from institution to institution, but the photography courses would rarely be accepted without a portfolio review. It is anticipated that UMA will have a photography concentration available within the bachelor of arts in art degree as of January, 2001. The new concentration has been designed to function as an internal "2 + 2" arrangement, which will permit students in the associate of arts in photography program to continue onto baccalaureate studies with no loss in credits. A portfolio review will be a requirement of admissions into the new bachelor of arts concentration.

DEGREE:

Upon successful completion of the program (67 credit hours at a minimum GPA of 2.00) and a 45 credit hour residency requirement the student will be awarded an associate of arts in photography degree. Matriculated students must complete at least 15 credit hours of non-PHO courses prior to taking any PHO2XX course (ARH205 & 206 are not included in this proviso).

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

1. ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS: ENG101 and COM101, 102, 104, or 106
2. MATHEMATICS: 3 credit hours from MAT100 or a higher-level mathematics
3. NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 credit hours from a laboratory science course
4. SOCIAL SCIENCE: 3 credit hours hours from ANT101,102; ECO100, 201,202; GEO101; POS101, 102; PSY100; SOC101, 201
5. HUMANITIES: 3 credit hours to be selected from ENG102W, 202W, 203W, 250W, 251W; any HTY; any humanities; any PHI; HUM/POS390; WST101W
6. ART: 9 credit hours from ART112, 115 and 215
7. ART HISTORY: 6 credit hours from ARH205 and 206
8. PHOTOGRAPHY: 18 credit hours from PHO101, 102, 143, 232, 243, and PHO295
9. FREE ELECTIVES: 12 credit hours (maximum of 9credit hours may be designated as PHO/ART
10. COMPUTER SCIENCE: 3 credit hours from ART/PHO140

Associate of Arts in Photography Sample Curriculum

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Summer Semester