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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 |
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 |
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
College Catalog
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