PHOTOGRAPHY—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Photography is an omnipresent, integral part of life in the 21st Century. It is the basis of visual media such as film making, video and digital imaging. The study of photography involves both the
development of a technical, skill based knowledge, as well as an appreciation for how the medium has changed and continues to shape the values, the cultures and the lives of everyone globally.
Photography is more than a means to make a visual record; it has also become a tool of change; a form of art; a means of learning, and platform for communicating ideas.
The photography faculty are committed to empowering students with the ability to apply photo imaging to their lives for practical, professional and artistic purpose. Hartnell photo instruction prepares
students for advancement to college and university study, to achieve personal enrichment and development, to acquire abilities needed to produce photographic art of high aesthetic value, and to develop
or hone professional skills. Photography offers careers in the following areas: advertising; photographic art; fashion photography; commercial portrait; digital effects; photo journalism; editorial, wedding
and special event photography; industrial photography; travel, adventure, and pet photography; scientific photography; forensic photography; and documentary photography.
As a result of ongoing changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in
degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled. For
detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Eric Bosler at (831) 755-6792, ebosler@hartnell.edu, J-208B
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Photography program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate effective technical proficiency with film and digital media.
structure visual information to produce images of intermediate level aesthetic quality.
interpret and produce photographs that communicate intellectually and emotionally.
demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the history of photography.
demonstrate an awareness of the influence of photography on the lives of individuals, cultures, and societies.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 3.0 units from the
following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Written Composition
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
PHO-1
PHO-2
PHO-3
PHO-4
ART-80
ART-70
ART-12A
Course Title
Introduction to Photography
Beginning Black and White Photography
Advanced Photography Lab
Portfolio Photography
Introduction to Digital Photography and Photographic Imaging
Graphic Design/Computer Graphics
Design
SUBTOTAL UNITS (21.0)
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Course No.
Course Title
Units
ART-1A‡
ART-1B‡
ART-3‡
ART-6A
ART-6B
ART-6C
ART-10‡
ART-71
ART-72‡
ART-77
Course No.
Art History Survey I
Art History Survey II
Drawing and Composition
Watercolor and Gouache
Oils
Acrylics
Art Appreciation
Introduction to 2D Digital Illustration
Introduction to Digital Arts
Digital Video, Audio Editing, & Production
SUBTOTAL UNITS (3.0)
Course Title
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
General Education
Photography Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
‡ These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
5.0
21.0
24.0
15.0
60.0