Photographic Imaging Program

Suffolk County Community College

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PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING / A.A.S. DEGREE
 
Eastern-Western
Hegis Code: 5007
Curriculum Code: 372-1
 
This curriculum combines an intensive fine art program with courses in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of photography. The students will learn how to use a camera as as tool to explore the visual world while producing photographs which reflect sensitivity, intelligence and technical expertise. After completing two foundation-level courses in black and white photography, students further develop their skills in studio photography or select a two-course sequence in advanced printing processes and large format photography or select two courses in digital imaging. Although career preparation is an important goal of this curriculum, it also provides a solid foundation in fine photography which can be transferred to many four-year colleges.
 

First Semester: 14.5 credits Credits
  OS15: Freshman Seminar 1.5
  EG11: Standard Freshman Composition 3
 VA90: History of Photography 3
 GR31: Introduction to Computer-based Design or
CA84: Introduction to Computer Art 3
 VA91: Photography I 3
  Physical Education 1
       
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits Credits
  EG13: Introduction to Literature 3
 HM51: Developing Creative Imagination in the Arts 3
* Restricted Business Elective 3
 VA33: Drawing I 3
 VA30: 2D Design 3
 VA92: Intermediate Photography 3
       
THIRD SEMESTER: 18-19 credits Credits
  CO11: Introduction to Human Communication 3
 PC11: introduction to Psychology 3
 Mathematics Elective 3-4
 VA19: Modern Art 3
 VA93: Advanced Darkroom Techniques or
VA96: Electronic Imaging 3
 VA94: Studio Photography 3
       
FOURTH SEMESTER: 18 credits Credits
 Laboratory Science Elective 4
 Social Science Elective 3
 VA17: Art History I or
VA18: Art History II or Photography Elective 3
** VA80: Cooperative Education in Photography and Graphic Design or Restricted Business Elective 3
 VA95: Large Format Photography of
VA97: Digital Photography 3
 VA99: Photography Portfolio Development and Assessment 1
 Physical Education 1
       
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 68.5-69.5

* To be selected form BD57: Marketing, BD70: Advertising or BA53: Small Business Management.
 
** At the Grant Campus students may, with permission of the Academic Chair, substitute BU80 for VA80.
 
 These courses constitute the major course in this curriculum. 

REQUIRED CREDIT DISTRIBUTION 
Visual Arts 31-34 credits
Graphic Design/Computer Art 3 credits
Humanities 12 credits
Business 3-6 credits
Social Science 6 credits
Mathematics/Science 7-8 credits
Freshman Seminar 1.5 credits
Physical Education 2 credits