Photography (AA)

Photography (AA)

The AA degree provides students with an education in the fundamental skills of photography. Coursework ensures technical competence for digital capture, lighting, post-production, and a solid understanding of photography as a visual language.

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Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

Available Online

Core Classes

PH 107 Imaging Workflow and Process Core/3
PH 108 Photography Principles and Techniques Core/3
PH 112 Quality of Light Core/3
PH 115 Visualization Core/3
PH 177 Imaging for Photographers Core/3
PH 197 Digital Printing Core/3
PH 225 Photo Design and Concept Core/3
PH 235 People Photography Core/3
PH 256 Motion for Photographers Core/3
PH 275 Concept Project Core/3

FOR YOUR INDIVIDUALIZED ENROLLMENT PLAN, CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR

Unit Requirements

Major Coursework Units
Core 33
Major 9
Liberal Arts 18
Total 60

Degree Requirements

AA PHOTOGRAPHY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or LA 108 Composition for the Artist.
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
    2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art courses
    1 Written Communication: Composition course
    1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking course
    1 Employment Communications & Practices course

After above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Conceptual and Problem-Solving Skills

  • Make creative decisions that support conceptual impact, cohesiveness and memorability of created images
  • Integrate key conceptual elements (such as mood, narrative, introducing the unexpected) with technical elements (such as composition, lighting, point of view) to suggest a story or elicit an emotional response from the viewer

Lighting Skills

  • Utilize indoor and outdoor lighting, studio lighting techniques, lighting with constant light sources, and mixed lighting situations
  • Work effectively with natural light and demonstrate understanding of the relationship between time of day and variations related to quality of light
  • Work effectively with point source, flood, spot, diffused and reflected light

Camera Capture Skills

  • Demonstrate full knowledge of digital SLR components
  • Demonstrate understanding of exposure controls
  • Effectively use a light meter for multiple lighting situations

Digital Imaging

  • Apply Photoshop techniques using various tools, layers, curves and selections with digital images
  • Apply retouching skills and color correction knowledge consistent with industry standards

Digital Printing

  • Produce professional quality prints
  • Create high quality print portfolio demonstrating printing skill and overall quality of images required for petition to graduate
  • Demonstrate understanding of archival qualities, including ink and paper stability

Professional Readiness

  • Demonstrate knowledge of industry trends and professional practices related to professional photography
  • Produce professional materials required for an entry-level job search

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
  2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
  3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
  4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
  5. Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
  6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
  7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
  8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs as well as collaborative, civic and pro bono projects.

*Semester plans are subject to change at any time. Semester breakdowns displayed are suggested and additional options are available to help customize your educational experience. Speak to an admissions or student services representative for more information. Please see our catalog for more details at: https://catalog.academyart.edu

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