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note course Description Gen Ed Credit
Hours Contact
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PHOT-180 Basic Photography I NTL 3 3
PHOT-182 Introduction to Light and Color 3 4
PHOT-183 Basic Photography II 4 4
PHOT-185 Intro to Computer Imaging (Photoshop) 3 3
PHOT-186 Careers in Photography WAC 2 2
PHOT-187 Photojournalism 3 3
PHOT-188 History of Photography HUM 3 3
PHOT-195 Field Experience 2 2
PHOT-205 Field Experience II 2 2
PHOT-210 Intermediate Photography I – Commercial/ Studio 3 4
PHOT-211 Intermediate Photography II -Portraiture 3 4
PHOT-220 Field Experience III 2 2
PHOT-282 Photographic Principles NTL, SMC 3 3
PHOT-290 Portfolio 2 3
Required 38 42

This program is designed to provide graduates with sufficient training to qualify for entry-level positions including commercial and portrait studio assistant, technical sales representative, retail sales clerk, management trainee, freelance photographer, and processing technician. Completion of the program will also be beneficial to those planning to major in such areas as communications, public relations, graphic arts, fine arts or journalism. Working professionals seeking to upgrade current skills as well as those interested in personal enrichment will also find this program to be beneficial.

The photography curriculum is intended to prepare students for careers in photography—industrial, commercial, portrait, lab technician—and management of photographic services. The curriculum provides a balanced aesthetic and technical foundation for entry into the professional field or for further study. Completion of the curriculum requirements leads to the award of the A.A.S. in photography

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.First Semester
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I 3
Health foundation 1
PG 150 Photography I
OR
PG 161 Introduction to Digital Photgraphy 3
TR 104 Media Appreciation 3
Natural sciences lab distribution 4

Second Semester
AR elective 3
English foundation 3
Mathematics foundation 3
PG 201 Photography II 4
PG elective* 3

Third Semester
PG 214 Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4
PG 265 Color Materials and Processes 3
PG elective* 3
Speech foundation 3
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3

Fourth Semester
AR, GD, or PG elective* 3
PG 260 Black-and-White Materials and Processes 3
PG 275 Business Practices and Portfolio Development 3
PG elective* 3
Elective 3

Total credit hours 61

* Choice of electives must be approved by a photography adviser.

Program Outcomes for the Photography A.A.S. Degree

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
Utilize current digital imaging technology to produce photographic images for use in commercial or academic applications.
Use and/or understand traditional photographic applications that include film and print processes.
Utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art, and varied commercial environments.
Pursue academic research that involves complex evaluations of photographic ideas and applications for commercial and/or fine art purposes.
Consciously employ complex aesthetic strategies as applications in visual problem solving methodologies.
Design and implement a business development strategy appropriate to the student’s desired field of expertise in photography.
Develop advanced testing methods for traditional film and print processes including the production of archival, black and white portfolios.
Create and implement complex production strategies that require interdisciplinary applications of image production. These interdisciplinary applications with photography may include television production, web design, computer graphics, or gaming.
Demonstrate an understanding of the complex, inter-relationships of interdisciplinary applications of education including a project related appreciation for global culture.

Electronic Photography Certificate (R): 193
Revised: Effective Semester – Spring 2009

This certificate curriculum is intended to upgrade skills for currently employed individuals or to provide new skills for a change in job specialization. It provides basic black-and-white and color photography skills, and techniques in electronic photography and digital imaging as they apply to the modern business of professional photography.PG 150 Photography I 3
OR
PG 161 Introduction to Digital Photgraphy 3
PG 201 Photography II 4
PG 214 Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4
PG 230 Advanced Image Editing and Correction 4

Total credit hours 15

Program Outcomes for the Electronic Photography Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
Utilize current digital imaging technology for image capture and editing and advanced image output for both print and web applications to produce photographic images for use in commercial, fine art or academic environments.
Utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art and varied commercial environments.
Pursue academic research that involves evaluations of photographic ideas and applications for commercial and/or fine art purposes.
Consciously employ aesthetic strategies as applications in visual problem solving methodologies.

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Photographic Techniques Certificate (R): 194
Revised: Effective Semester – Spring 2009

This certificate curriculum is intended to upgrade skills for currently employed individuals or to provide new skills for a change in job specialization. It provides basic and advanced black-and-white and color photography skills, covering both the technology and image production used in professional photography.PG 150 Photography I
OR
PG 161 Introduction to Digital Photgraphy 3
PG 201 Photography II 4
PG 260 Black-and-White Materials and Processes 3
PG 265 Color Materials and Processes 3

Total credit hours 13

Program Outcomes for the Photographic Techniques Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
Use traditional photographic techniques that include black and white film and print processing.
Develop advanced testing methods for traditional film and print processes including the production of archival, black and white portfolios.
Demonstrate advanced expertise with traditional camera formats that include medium and large format film cameras.
Demonstrate advanced expertise in the development and execution of complex color strategies for use in commercial or fine art photographic applications.
Create an advanced color image portfolio in either print or electronic form for use in commercial or fine art applications.
Utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art and varied commercial environments.

Photography Master Certificate (R): 196
Revised: Effective Semester – Spring 2009

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare students for careers in photography—industrial, commercial, portrait, lab technician—and management of photographic services. It provides a balanced aesthetic and technical foundation for entry into the professional field or for further study.PG 150 Photography I 3
OR
PG 161 Introduction to Digital Photgraphy 3
PG 214 Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4
PG 201 Photography II 4
PG 260 Black-and-White Materials and Processes 3
PG 265 Color Materials and Processes 3
PG 275 Business Practices and Portfolio Development 3
PG electives* 9
Elective selected from advertising art, art, computer applications, computer graphics, physics, printing, or television/radio disciplines* 3

Total credit hours 32

* Choice of electives must be approved by a photography adviser.

Program Outcomes for the Photography Master Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
Utilize current digital imaging technology to produce photographic images for use in commercial or academic applications.
Use and/or understand traditional photographic applications that include film and print processes.
Utilize a wide variety of lighting applications for use in studio, architectural, fine art and varied commercial environments.
Pursue academic research that involves complex evaluations of photographic ideas and applications for commercial and/or fine art purposes.
Consciously employ complex aesthetic strategies as applications in visual problem solving methodologies.
Fully design and implement a business development strategy appropriate to the student’s desired field of expertise in photography.
Create and implement complex production strategies that require interdisciplinary applications of image production. These interdisciplinary applications with photography may include television production, web design, computer graphics, or gaming.

Portrait, Fashion, and Photojournalism Certificate (R): 172
Revised: Effective Semester – Spring 2009

This certificate curriculum is intended to upgrade skills for currently employed individuals or to provide new skills for a change in job specialization. It provides basic black-and-white and color photography skills, and advanced skills in the photography of people in the photojournalism, portrait, fashion, and illustration professional fields of photography.PG 150 Photography I
OR
PG 161 Introduction to Digital Photgraphy 3
PG 201 Photography II 4
PG 210 Photojournalism 3
PG 251 Portrait and Fashion Photography 3

Total credit hours 13

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The Photography and Digital Imaging program at MCTC integrates traditional film-based photo technology with the ever changing and expanding world of digital imaging.

Coursework covers metering techniques, lighting, traditional darkroom techniques, portraiture, fashion, and product photography. You will use 35mm, medium format, and large format cameras and the latest in digital capture and output technology. The complete digital workflow process is covered.

While being occupational and technical in nature, the Photography and Digital Imaging curriculum will encourage your creativity and individualized expression through hands-on assignments and personalized instruction. You will graduate from the program with a professional portfolio and a working knowledge of the professional photographic industry.

You will be required to provide your own 35mm and digital SLR cameras and lenses, professional light meter, supplies, visual curiosity and a desire to learn.

This program has an articulation agreement with the Metropolitan State University and Bemidji State University.

This course introduces students to the tools and techniques of analog black-and-white photography. Technical lectures and demonstrations cover 35mm camera operation, film processing, and black-and-white wet-room printing with a variety of paper types. Camera operations covered include aperture, shutter speed, film speed, depth of field, movement, and light meters. Students are encouraged to create a dynamic work flow that includes shooting, processing, interpreting contact sheets, printing, and critique. Class lectures, readings, library visits, and research introduce students to the canon of photographic history, including a broad range of genres, historical contexts, and artistic practices.

This class is designed to develop and expand ideas about photographic representation through expanding students’ range of interests and uses of the medium. Both digital imaging techniques and silver-based materials are explored with an eye toward expansion and experimentation. Projects include invented persona writing, pinhole pictures, the body and expressive gesture, cross-media appropriation, and an independent project. Critiques, discussions, readings, writing, visual lectures, field trips, and student presentations augment assignments, projects, and the use of the digital photo lab and medium-format cameras.

This course concentrates on various photographic color materials. Students acquire a working understanding of color film, Kelvin scale, medium-format cameras, the relationship of analog and digital output, mural printing, and professional presentation. In addition, students discuss image relationships and meaning, editing, curating, and post-production as opportunities to improve their work through critique and discussion. An oral presentation and semester-long project concentrate on the roles research, ideation, image selection, and writing play in the creation of a cohesive body of work. Lectures, readings, research, class discussions, and field trips support all aspects of the course.

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the aesthetic, technical, theoretical, and conceptual issues related to artificial lighting. Although photographic lighting is emphasized, a variety of media image production is addressed. Topics include the physical properties of light and shadow, continuous light and electronic flash, metering, studio lighting, location lighting, and color compensation. Assignments cover a range of subjects including portraiture, still life, and architecture. In addition to the technical and practical aspects of this course, students are expected and encouraged to develop a personal aesthetic and conceptual foundation for their work. Topics will be addressed through a series of lectures, demonstrations. and critiques for each assignment.

This class is a thorough exploration of the materials, processes, and techniques of large-format (4×5″ negatives or larger) photography. Students acquire a working understanding of large-format camera technique, including camera movements such as tilts, swings, and shifts, as well as perspective correction. This course emphasizes advanced understanding of negative exposure, sheet-film processing, tonal-range manipulation, digital scanning, and large-format output. Contemporary issues and concepts are explored through reading, visual research, and discussion and then applied through a series of visual problems. Students are evaluated on individual projects, critiques, a final portfolio, discussions, and quizzes.

The central goal of this class is the understanding and shaping of photographic meaning through book conception and production. Projects and exercises develop skills in sequence, image layout, image and text relationships, and physicality. A major portion of the class is devoted to producing a book of one’s own work. Creative use of page layout software, refinement of digital printing techniques, and the use of online publishing software are explored. Activities also include critiques, image and book lectures, technical demonstrations, field trips, and student presentations.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an extensive and thorough expertise in digital photography. Through a series of in-depth demonstrations and lectures students address advanced techniques of image capture, enhancement, and output such as RAW-file workflow and digital mural printing. The course is organized around a series of assigned exercises, projects, and critiques and results in the creation of a photographic portfolio.

This course is designed to enable and support students working on independent projects in photography. Students are encouraged to articulate concerns and shape them into a body of work. Appropriate advanced technical skills and readings are introduced with particular attention to verbal and written critical skills. Critiques, image lectures, discussions, technical demos, student presentations, journals, and exhibition/publication submissions encourage individual investigation and creative expansion

Overview — Photography is an associate degree program targeted at preparing you for employment in the photographic industry. Throughout the course work, you will use professional equipment and methods to master the skills necessary for this highly visual, creative and exacting profession. Each of the laboratory/studio areas is equipped with state-of-the-art traditional and digital cameras, lighting, processing and finishing equipment. Courses required to complete the associate degree are offered during the day, with many foundation and elective courses offered in the evenings. Program requirements include the completion of an internship (PHOTO-190). A certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging is also available.

Career Outlook — Photographers are employed in the fields of commercial/advertising, industrial, and portrait photography. Photojournalism is an option, as are employment opportunities in photographic sales and as technical representatives. Graduates can expect to be hired for such positions as studio/location personnel specializing in digital imaging applications.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — After you graduate from the program, most employers will expect you to have:
Fundamental camera skills using all camera formats
Knowledge of film and paper processing methods
Ability to use processing machines, and control color and B/W photographic processes
The ability to arrange subject matter to reflect good composition and to achieve a desirable effect
Ability to achieve the best visual effect using a variety of lighting conditions
Knowledge of the operation and use of studio tungsten and strobe lighting, and the limitations of film in reproduction of images under many lighting situations

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
A high school diploma or GED
Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

You should have normal color and depth perception, visualization ability, and a well-developed imagination with a talent for visual problem-solving. Characteristics that will contribute to your success in the field of photography include clean work habits and studio maintenance skills. It is essential for you to be able to communicate with customers and professionals from allied fields, such as commercial artists and printers.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Digital Media Technician
Digital Output Specialist
Photographer
Photojournalist
Wedding/Portrait Photographer

Related Programs:

Graphic Design
Printing and Publishing
Television and Video Production
Visual Communication/Computer Graphics

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Credits

( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students

(1)
PHOTO-101
Fundamental Photography
3

(1)

PHOTO-106
View Camera Techniques ‡
3

(1)

PHOTO-107
Photographic Trends
1

(1)

VICOM-150
Introduction to Digital Media ‡
3

(2)

PHOTO-108
Photographic Lighting ‡
3

(2)

PHOTO-139
Measurement Techniques ‡
3

(2)

PHOTO-141
Color Photography 1 ‡
3

(3)
PHOTO-103
Digital Photography ‡
3

(3)

PHOTO-121
Commercial Photography ‡
3

(3)

PHOTO-124
Portraiture ‡
3

(3)

PHOTO-142
Color Photography 2 ‡
3

(4)

PHOTO-114
Photographic Portfolio ‡
3

(4)

PHOTO-173
Photo Journalism ‡
3

(4)

PHOTO-180
Industrial Photography ‡
3

(4)

PHOTO-190
Photographic Internship ‡
1

GENERAL STUDIES

ECON-195
Economics
3

OR
Any 200-series ECON course

ENG-151 and
Communication Skills 1 ‡
3

ENG-152
Communication Skills 2 ‡
3

OR
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course

MATH-123
Math with Business Applications ‡
3

OR
Any 200-series MATH course

NATSCI-167
Science of Technology
3

OR
Any 200-series NATSCI course

PSYCH-199
Psychology of Human Relations
3

OR
Any 200-series PSYCH course

SOCSCI-197
Contemporary American Society
3

OR
Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course

ELECTIVE COURSES: Six Credits Required (Suggestions listed below)

PHOTO-102
Introduction to Digital Photography
1

PHOTO-104
Digital Color Management for the Graphic Industry
2

PHOTO-126
Advanced Studio Lighting ‡
3

PHYED-210
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness
3

TOTAL CREDITS: 68
‡
Prerequisite Required.

The Photography degree program prepares you for employment in the photographic industry. Throughout the coursework, you will use professional equipment, including digital cameras, to master the skills necessary for this highly visual, creative and exacting profession. Several evening classes are offered. Core skills include good color and depth perception, attention to detail, the ability to visualize and a talent for visual problem solving. Expect to work with customers and professionals from related fields including commercial art and printing.

Requirement Credit Value
ARTS 1010 Drawing and 2-D Design I 4.5
PHOT 1110 Basic Photography 6.0
PHOT 1120 Intermediate Photography 6.0
PHOT 1140 Advanced Photography I 6.0
PHOT 1210 Digital Photography 6.0
Choose 6 credit hours from the following courses: 6.0
EIMA 2110 Graphics Integration 4.5
EIMA 2130 Electronic Publishing 4.5
PHOT 1310 Color Photography 6.0
PHOT 1500 Moving Image Lab 6.0
PHOT 2150 Photojournalism 3.0
PHOT 2210 Intermediate Digital Photography 6.0
PHOT 2900 Special Topics in Photography Variable
VACA 1130 Video I 3.0
VACA 2130 Video II 1 3.0

The Still Photography certificate provides the student with basic skills in traditional and digital photographic processes. The student earning a certificate may seek employment as a studio assistant, laboratory technician, or associate with retail or production organizations in the photographic industry.