Photography, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science : AAS 3195
61-67 Credits
Program Contact
Buzzy Sullivan | 480-732-7291 | buzzy.sullivan@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Photography program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in photography, either commercial or fine arts. Students will study digital and traditional film-based (darkroom) media, content and image selection, and the theory and practice of visual communication.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
There will be costs for supplies and equipment in this program.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARH101 | Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages | 3 |
| or ARH102 | Art from Renaissance to Modernism | |
| ARH115 | History of Photography | 3 |
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 |
| ART112 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART113 | Color | 3 |
| ART131 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART132 | Photography II | 3 |
| AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART255 | Art Marketing | 1-3 |
| or ART255AB | The Portfolio | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. | 8-20 | |
| Specialization I: Commercial Photography | ||
| Specialization II: Fine Art Photography | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Select courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. 1 | 0-7 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
Any approved General Education course in the Mathematical Applications (MA) area | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Met by Required Courses 2 | 0 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB) area | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) (SQ) area or the Natural Sciences (General) (SG) area. | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 61-67 | |
- 1
Recommend that students interested in transferring to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor`s degree take courses that fulfill any unmet Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements
- 2
Met by ARH101 Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages or ARH102 Art from Renaissance to Modernism or ARH115 History of Photography or ART131 Photography I in Required Courses
Specializations
Specialization I: Commercial Photography
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | 3 |
| AVC139 | Commercial Photography II | 3 |
| AVC140 | Portrait Photography | 3 |
| or AVC237 | Fashion Photography | |
| SBS200 | Small Business Operations | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Marketing and Social Networking | ||
| Advertising Principles | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Small Business Marketing And Advertising | ||
| In consultation with advisor or program coordinator, choose up to six (6) credits of coursework from the following list to best fulfill goals and complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. | 0-6 | |
| 2D Media Design | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
| Alternative Photographic Processes | ||
| Color Photography | ||
| Studio Art | ||
| Studio Art: Photography | ||
| Art Studio: Digital Photography | ||
or AVC297AA | Commercial Art Internship | |
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Digital Arts Studies | ||
| Graphic Design I | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging II | ||
| Commercial Art Internship | ||
| Commercial Art Internship | ||
| Video Production | ||
| Total Credits | 13-20 | |
Specialization II: Fine Art Photography
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART133 | Photography III | 3 |
| ART137 | Alternative Photographic Processes | 3 |
| Select two to nine credits from the following: | 2-9 | |
| 2D Media Design | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Life Drawing I | ||
| Color Photography | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| Photography IV | ||
| Studio Art | ||
| Studio Art: Photography | ||
| Studio Art: Digital Photography | ||
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Art Workshop/Seminar: Photography | ||
| Digital Arts Studies | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging II | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging III | ||
| Commercial Art Internship | ||
| Small Business Operations | ||
| Small Business Marketing And Advertising | ||
| Total Credits | 8-15 | |