Fine Arts – Photography
Program Goals & Outcomes
The goal of the Photography Emphasis of the Fine Arts Associate of Arts program is to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year college or university to pursue a degree in art with an emphasis in photography.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compose original works of art using a medium of their choice;
- Generate art for the public using the tools of their discipline;
- Evaluate the stylistic norms of their discipline;
- Evaluate the development of visual, musical, or performing arts in Western culture;
- Participate in musical or theatrical stage productions; and
- Employ collegiate-level oral and written communication skills.
Students in the program must complete courses listed in Program Requirements and Support & Related sections with a minimum grade of “C” in each course in order to receive the Associate of Arts degree. Students should consult the 4-year institution to which they are planning to transfer and carefully select courses that will meet requirements for the bachelor’s degree program.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours)–one must include lab
See Science Electives below.
Humanities (6 hours)
- ART 2813 Survey of Art History I
- ART 2823 Survey of Art History II
Mathematics (3 hours)
See Mathematics Electives below.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See list in the College Catalog.
General Education Electives (6 hours minimum)
See list in the College Catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (20 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- ART 1113 Photography I
- ART 1313 Fundamentals of Art
- ART 2123 Photography II+
- ART 2413 Survey of Art, Technology, & Culture+
- ART 2912 Photography Capstone+
- MCOM 2413 Digital Photography
or MULT 2413 Digital Photography - MULT 1413 Digital Imaging
SUPPORT & RELATED ELECTIVES (6 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
See Support & Related Electives below.
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Science Electives
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL,CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Mathematics Electives
Any MATH course which is at least 1000 level or higher except MATH 2013, MATH 2023, & MATH 2033
Support & Related Electives
- ART 1213 Drawing I
- ART 1323 Color I
- ART 2713 Independent Studies in Art
- MCOM 2333 Layout & Graphic Design
- MULT 1423 Advanced Digital Imaging+
- MULT 1443 Photo Restoration+
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
1st Semester
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3rd Semester
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- Basic principles of photography, including manual and digital camera controls, exposure controls, film, flash, and composition.
- Use of various developers, films, and papers for unusual effects.
- Emphasis on individual skills and interest in a visually expressive manner.
- Understanding of the development of the visual arts in Western Culture.
- Ability to communicate analysis of artwork orally and in writing.
- A basic general foundation of English, history, government, science, math, and liberal arts appropriate for students transferring to a four-year institution.
A photography degree at Rose will prepare you for baccalaureate training in art, art education, photographic arts and visual communication, as well as a career in the following areas:
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Teacher