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2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Photographic Communications, A.A.S.


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The Photographic Communications Program prepares students for a career in professional photography. Areas of commercial photography emphasis include studio illustration, portraiture, new digital media, and photojournalism.

With the latest in multimedia and digital technologies combined with traditional and historical processes, this all-encompassing program provides students with a wide array of skills as they develop a personal photographic vision.

From academic to professional endeavors, our full-time faculty bring into the classroom their expertise in this fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Then through project-based assignments and a hands-on approach, students learn real world visual problem solving.

The framework of the program also incorporates courses in business and general education to better prepare the student for a successful career in photography. For the applied science degree in photographic communications, students must complete both the General Education Requirements and the Core Courses.

General Education Requirements


Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 19-21 Credits


Core and Elective courses taken as part of completion of a degree program may also be used to meet General Education requirements where applicable. Please note that use of these courses to meet General Education requirements may reduce the number of hours required to complete a degree, however that number cannot be reduced below the institutional minimum of 60 credits.

Total Core Courses: 49 Credits


Minimum Credits for Degree = 60


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