Gain a solid foundation in the skills necessary to venture into entry-level positions in commercial, editorial, corporate, portrait, wedding and public relations photography. Enjoy a traditional darkroom, modern digital lab facilities, a substantial range of professional lighting equipment and the opportunity to showcase your work in a variety of exhibits throughout the year. 

Program Requirements

General Education Courses Credits
  Written and Oral Communications 6
  Mathematics (MTH 113 recommended) 3
  Natural Science (PSC 105/106 recommended) 4
  Social Science (PHY 101 recommended) 3
  Arts and Humanities 3
  Additional General Education Requirements
(CIS 101 required)
3
  Total 22
Program Courses  
ART 110 Design I 3
ART 112 Design II 3
Select three credits from the following:  
ART 250 Art History I 3
ART 252 Introduction to Modern Art  
GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
PHO 102 Black and White Photography I 3
PHO 115 History of Photography 3
PHO 120 Digital Photography I 3
PHO 202 Black and White Photography II 3
PHO 203 Portfolio Production 2
PHO 207 Portrait Photography 3
PHO 215 Digital Photography II 3
PHO 220 Studio Photography 3
  Total 35
  Electives 3
  Total Required Credits 60
Recommended Course Sequence
Photography (AFA.PHO)

Course Number/Name

Credit

Pre-/Co-Requisite

FIRST YEAR
First Semester

15

 

ENG 101 College Composition I

3

ENG 080 or equivalent skills

Mathematics (MTH 113 Modern College Math recommended)

3

MTH 075 or equivalent skills (for MTH 107/113). Check course descriptions for other MTH

CIS 161 Computer Applications

3

 

PHO 102 Black and White Photography I

3

 

PHO 115 History of Photography

3

 

Second Semester

15

 

ENG 102 College Composition II or SPE 102 Public Speaking

3

ENG 101

GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics

3

 

ART 110 Design I

3

 

PHO 120 Digital Photography I

3

 

PHO 202 Black and White Photography II

3

PHO 102 or permission

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

 

15

 

Arts & Humanities

3

 

ART 112 Design II

3

ART 110

PHO 215 Digital Photography II

3

PHO 120

PHO 220 Studio Photography

3

PHO 120, PHO 215

ART 250 Art History I or ART 252 Intro to Modern Art

3

 

Second Semester

15

 

Social Science (PSY 101 recommended)

3

 

Natural Science with Lab (PSC 105/106 recommended)

4

 

PHO 207 Portrait Photography

3

PHO 102, PHO 120, PHO 215

PHO 203 Portfolio Production

2

PHO 102, PHO 202, PHO 207, PHO 215, PHO 220

Elective (BUA 220 or BUA 230 recommended)

3

 

Total Credits Required: 60

General Education Courses:

Category

Required Courses

Recommended
Courses

Credits

Written Communications

ENG 101

 

3

Written or Oral Communications

 

 

3

Mathematics

 

MTH 113

3

Natural Science (with Lab)

 

PSC 105/106

4

Social Science

 

PSY 101

3

Arts and Humanities

 

 

3

Add’l Gen. Ed

CIS 161

 

3

Total General Ed Credits

 

 

22

 

Program Courses: 35 credits

Required Course

Recommended Courses

Credits

ART 110

 

3

ART 112

 

3

ART 250 or ART 252

 

3

GDD 101

 

3

PHO 102

 

3

PHO 115

 

3

PHO 120

 

3

PHO 202

 

3

PHO 203

 

2

PHO 207

 

3

PHO 215

 

3

PHO 220

 

3

Electives: 3 credits

Recommended Electives

Credits

 

3

Professional Associations

There are a variety of professional organizations that have a dedicated focus to promote the photography profession, provide professional support, and offer educational resources. Students are encouraged to join and learn more about the profession, increase their chance for opportunities, and expand their network, both locally and nationally.

Local Organizations

National Organizations

Program Contact

Lila Ingui
Photography Program Coordinator
lingui@rcbc.edu