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Photography (PTAS3)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus

This degree teaches students to solve photographic problems through the skillful use of camera, lighting, laboratory, and electronic techniques. The program includes experiences in commercial, general, and digital photography. Graduates of this program are prepared for the following employment opportunities: commercial or portrait studio, hospital or research laboratory, newspaper, photo-finishing laboratory, digital imaging service, retail photo sales, or independent business ownership. Classes in this program transfer to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Graduation Requirements

General education

28.5

Major requirements

76.5

Total credit hours required

105.0

General education requirements (28.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

ENGL 1010English Composition IONLINEHYBRID

4.5

ENGL 1020English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Humanities/social sciences

PHOT 1005Basic Photography I - Digital

6.0

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics

4.5

Other

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID

4.5

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Major requirements for Photography (76.5 credit hrs.)

Students should work with faculty to select courses from the lower list that meet their career goals.

Courses

ARTS 10202-D Design

4.5

PHOT 1010Basic Photography II - Film

6.0

PHOT 1015Photographic Concepts

6.0

PHOT 1020Color Photography

6.0

PHOT 1025Digital Photography

6.0

PHOT 1535Large Format Photography

6.0

PHOT 1545Photographic Lighting

6.0

PHOT 2015Intermediate Photographic Concepts

6.0

PHOT 2025Intermediate Digital Photography

6.0

PHOT 2560Portfolio Development and Professional Practice

6.0

Select 18.0 credit hours from the following:

ENTR 1050Introduction to EntrepreneurshipONLINEHYBRID

4.5

PHOT 1500Moving Image Lab

6.0

PHOT 1540Photojournalism

6.0

PHOT 1550Experimental Photography

6.0

PHOT 2525Advanced Digital Photography

6.0

PHOT 2535Advanced Large Format Photography

6.0

PHOT 2545Advanced Photographic Lighting

6.0

PHOT 2550Advanced Experimental Photography

6.0

PHOT 2900Special Topics in Photography

variable

PHOT 2981Internship

variable

ARTS Course of choice

4.5

DIMA course of choice

4.5

VACA course of choice

4.5

Visit MCC’s website for the most current transfer listings at www.mccneb.edu/articulation.