Photographic Technology (APPHOT)

Associate in Applied Science

This associate's degree program provides a comprehensive foundation in digital and film-based photography. Through a combination of required basic courses and specialized elective courses, the student customizes the program to his or her particular interest in the photographic industry.

Graduating students produce professional portfolios and self-promotional materials to find employment in a variety of areas such as photographic assisting, photojournalism, fine art, freelance, portrait and wedding photography. Students also complete the program to use photography as a means of personal expression, and as preparation for transferring to 4-year colleges.

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2024-2025 Academic Requirements

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in digital and film based photography. Through a combination of required basic courses and specialized elective courses, the student customizes the program to his or her particular interest in the photographic industry. Students have opportunities to work with a variety of advanced photographic equipment including digital cameras, view cameras, traditional darkroom, and various types of studio and location lighting systems. Graduating students produce professional portfolios and self-promotional materials to find employment in a variety of areas such as photographic assisting, photojournalism, fine art, freelance, portrait and wedding photography. Students also complete the program to use photography as a means of personal expression, and as preparation for transferring to four-year baccalaureate programs.

Students should choose the appropriate faculty for academic advising based on their last name: Terry Abrams (A-M) and Donald Werthmann (P-Z).

Eastern Michigan University, BS degree

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.

First Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
PHO 111   Photography I 4
PHO 122   Film and Darkroom Photography 3
Elective   Writing Elective(s)* 3
Elective   Math Elective(s)** 3
Total 13
Second Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
PHO 103   History of Photography# 3
PHO 117   Introduction to the Studio 4
PHO 127   Digital Photo Imaging I 4
Elective   DMA Restricted Electives: Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 3
Elective   Speech/Comp. Elective(s)## 3
Total 17
Third Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
PHO 129   Black and White Digital Imaging 4
PHO 211   Large Format Photography I 3
PHO 228   Digital Photo Imaging II 4
Elective   DMA Restricted Electives: Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Total 17
Fourth Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
PHO 230   Portfolio Projects 3
PHO 231   Portfolio Seminar 4
Elective   DMA Restricted Electives: Complete additional credits from the PHO electives (100 level and above) and/or the following courses: ANI 150, ANI 155, ANI 160, GDT 100, GDT 104, GDT 106, GDT 108, GDT 112, VID 105, VID 125, WEB 110 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Total 13

Total Credits Required
60

Footnotes

*ENG 111 is recommended for MTA transfer
**MTH 125 is recommended for MTA transfer
#PHO 103 fulfills the Arts and Humanities General Education requirement
##COM 102 is recommended