Washtenaw Community College

Academics

Photographic Technology (APPHOT)

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Description

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-G), Jennifer Baker (H-O), Donald Werthmann (P-Z).

Articulation

Brooks Institute of Photograpy, BA degree;
College for Creative Studies, BFA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees;
Savannah College of Art and Design, BFA degree.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.

Contact Information

Division: Business/Computer Technologies
Department: Digital Media Arts Dept
Advisors: Terry Abrams, Jennifer Baker, Donald Werthmann

Requirements

First Semester

Class	Title	Credits
	Computer Lit. Elective(s)	3
Elective(s)	Writing*	4
PHO 110	Introduction to the Darkroom	1
PHO 111	Photography I	4
PHO 127	Digital Photo Imaging I	4
Total		16

Second Semester

Class		Title	Credits
PHO 117		Introduction to the Studio	4
PHO 122	or	Darkroom Techniques
PHO 129		Black and White Digital Imaging	4
Elective(s)		Math**	4
		Restricted Courses 1 - 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 107, GDT 108, GDT 112, INP 140, INP 150, VID 105, VID 125	3
Total			15

Third Semester

Class		Title	Credits
PHO 103		History of Photography ***	3
PHO 211	or	Large Format Photography
PHO 220		Advanced Studio Techniques	3
PHO 228		Digital Photo Imaging II	4
Elective(s)		Speech****	3
		Restricted Courses 2 - 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 107, GDT 108, GDT 112, INP 140, INP 150, VID 105, VID 125	3
Total			16

Fourth Semester

Class	Title	Credits
PHO 230	Portfolio Projects	3
PHO 231	Portfolio Seminar	4
Elective(s)	Natural Sciences	4
Elective(s)	Social and Behavioral Science	3
	Restricted Courses 3 - 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 107, GDT 108, GDT 112, INP 140, INP 150, VID 105, VID 125	3
Total		17

Total Credits Required: 64

Footnotes

*ENG 100 or ENG 111 is recommended
**MTH 151, MTH 157, MTH 160, or MTH 169 is recommended
***PHO 103 fulfills the Arts and Humanities general education requirement
****COM 101 or COM 102 is recommended

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