Art Degrees Online

Required courses in the major (57-58 sh)
PHO 111 – Basic Photography I
PHO 112 – Basic Photography II
PHO 209 – Professional Tools and Techniques I
PHO 210 – Professional Tools and Techniques II
PHO 250 – Digital Image Manipulation I
PHO 280 – Color Photography
PHO 379 – Survey of Photographic History
PHO 495 – Photography Internship
ART 111 – Two-Dimensional Design
Plus 23-24 sh from:

may include a maximum of 8 sh in Art
PHO 212 – Visual Perception in Photography
PHO 339 – Environmental Portraiture
PHO 341 – Advertising and Commercial Photography
PHO 349 – Nature and Wildlife Photography
PHO 350 – Advanced Digital Photography
PHO 357 – Documentary Photography
PHO 359 – Abstract and Experimental Photography
PHO 369 – Alternative Print Making
PHO 397 – Special Topics
PHO 497 – Special Topics
University Studies courses (43 sh)

171/2 Digital Photography 3
This hands-on course introduces students to digital imaging processes that include camera acquisition and scanning, digital image correction and compositing, and output to print and digital media. Students will explore raster-based image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. Students gain foundational skills in photographic composition and digital image manipulation as well as a basic understanding of how digital images may be employed in electronic media and art production.

221/2 Black and White Photography 3
In this introduction to black and white film photography, students photograph in the
field and studio while learning to control and manipulate a camera, process film and produce prints in the dark room.
Students will also explore art concepts and elements of visual language in relationship to both past and present photographic practices.

322 Photography Print and Portfolio Workshop 3
This class offer the opportunity for students to develop an artistic vision as expressed through photography. Using advanced digital black and white and color techniques, they will develop a coherent body of work for gallery and web display. Though class demonstrations concentrate on digital techniques and fine archival printing, students may also pursue independent work concentrating in dark room processes.
Prerequisites: PHOTO 171/2 AND PHOTO 371/2.

381 Alternative Photo Processes 3
Students will experiment with alternative acquisition and printing processes. Acquisition methods will cover pinhole, panoramic and infrared processes. Students will print on alternative forms such as art and Japanese papers, metal surfaces, canvas and other media forms. Prerequisites: PHOTO 171/2 AND either PHOTO 221/2 or PHOTO 371/2.

371/2 Color Photography 3
Digital darkroom work and archival printing from color negatives. Topics include image
capture, color theory, image correction and interpretation, color management, digital
output methods and contemporary practices and theory related to color photography.
Prerequisite: PHOTO 171/2.

462 Studio Photography 3
This class explores aesthetic and technical issues related to photography in a studio
environment. Students learn how to create professional lighting setups in relation to
multiple photographic genres including traditional portraits and more
conceptual/experimental approaches to image-making. Prerequisite: PHOTO 371/2.
(Spring 2008)
Photography (PHOTO)

472 Advanced Photoshop Studio 3
Students will study advanced Photoshop techniques with special emphasis on
compositing. Working with these tools students can then focus on printing, on
animation in After Effects or web design. Students will create a unified series of prints,
series of animation or a web gallery of work. Prerequisite: PHOTO 221/2 or PHOTO
371/2.

491/2 Independent Study 1-3

The photography world is now the imaging universe. Contemporary industry paradigm change dictates a new breed of visual athlete. An emphasis in Photography will produce a student with the visual literacy needed to function in today’s image-obsessed environment. Technical skills with critical software/ hardware applications, as well as conceptual understanding are covered in great detail.

This program includes intensive investigations into classic art photography techniques and approaches; studio lighting for portrait, fashion and product; comprehensive creative solutions; installation and image/text issues; graphic design specifics and contemporary digital workflow.

The state-of-the-art photography facility is one of the best in the state and includes 5 fully-equipped, 15 work station MAC G5 labs, a 15 station PC digital lab, a digital media room with Nikon/Imacon/Epson scanners and 20 Epson printers from 13 to 44 inches, a double studio with 1500, 3000 and 6000 watt second strobe set ups including a continuous artificial lighting set up for digital video, two 20 enlarger archival black and white dark rooms, two film processing rooms and equipment check out with digital, medium and large format film cameras, and portable strobe lighting equipment available.

The faculty is fully credentialed and consists of three full time and 10 associates, including professors from major graduate programs across the country, as well as working professionals from the regional commercial industry. For more information about Collin’s Photography Program, contact Lupita Tinnen, chair, at Spring Creek Campus-K241, 972.578.5527 or via e-mail at ltinnen@ccccd.edu .

Career Opportunities

Jobs in photography vary and can be applied to related disciplines:

Architectural Photographer

Commercial Illustration

Digital Image Manipulation

Freelance Work

Historical Documentary Photographer

Industrial Photography

Multimedia Presentation

News/Editorial

Photo Lab Technician

Portrait Studio

Product Catalog Illustration

Teaching

AA Core Curriculum 45 credit hours

Additional Graduation Requirement 3 credit hours

See AA Core.

Recommended Electives 12 credit hoursARTS 1313 Historical Foundation of Photography/ Imaging Technology 3
ARTS 2356 Photography I 3
ARTS 2357 Photography II 3
ARTS 2389 Academic Co-op Arts/Photography 3
COMM 1316 News Photography I 3
COMM 1317 News Photography II 3
COMM 1319 Photo Editing and Layout 3