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Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.

Total credit hours required: 36+ Visiting Artist Program

Course Number Title Credit Hours

Foundation Program (18 credit hours):
ART 115
Art in Culture from Prehistory to 1400 3
ART 116
Art in Culture from 1400 to the Present 3

Art History Courses as Advised
24

ART/MEDA electives as advised
6

Additional courses in Studio or Art History determined in advisement

Art Model Program

Students should refer to the model program that was in effect for the year and term of their entrance to the College.
Model Program List
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Fall 2007 – Spring 2008
Fall 2006 – Spring 2007
Fall 2005 – Spring 2006

The faculty reviews all art department students at the end of each semester.

The Schedule of Classes, including a complete list of electives and course descriptions, can be found via the menu on the left side of this page.

The Photography Program includes black and white, silver based processes, alternative and non-silver processes, small to large format camera techniques, field and studio lighting experience (in our combined natural and artificial lighting studio), photographic art history, critical theory, and special topic electives. The program emphasizes a rigorous learning of craft and an aesthetic awareness that supports both innovative and conceptual exploration as well as traditional approaches to the medium. Students are encouraged to research, explore, and initiate work that reflects their personal creative vision.

A student minoring in photojournalism must complete 30 quarter hours.

COMM
357
Communication Law and Ethics
4

GRPH
335
Digital Imaging I
4

JOUR
245
Newswriting
4

JOUR
257
Introduction to Photojournalism
3

JOUR
457
Advanced Photojournalism
3

JOUR
458
Newspaper Staff Photography Practicum
3

*Electives
9

30

*Electives may be chosen from the following:

COMM
235
Introduction to Video
4

GRPH
255
Graphic Design and Layout
4

GRPH
268
Advanced Document Design
3

GRPH
336
Digital Imaging II
4

JOUR
341
Magazine Article Writing
4

JOUR
479
Directed Photojournalism Project
1-3

PHTO
255
Intermediate Photography
3

PHTO
355
Advanced Photography
3

*Approval of photojournalism adviser required

Theatre Arts major (72 credits)

TA 165 Production Dynamics (3)

TA 166 Text Analysis and Scene Study (3)

TA 167 Play Reading (3)

Choose two: (6)

TA 244 Technical Theatre: Scenecraft

TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting

TA 246 Technical Theatre: Costuming

TA 247 Technical Theatre: Sound

TA 252 Technical Theatre: Makeup

TA 251 Elements of Acting (3)

TA 253 Production Workshop (3)

Choose four: (12)

TA 381 Greek, Roman and Medieval Theatre

TA 382 Renaissance Theatre

TA 383 European Theatre 1660-1875

TA 384 European Theatre 1875-Present

TA 385 American Theatre

TA 386 International Theatre

TA 353 Advanced Production Workshop (3)

TA 364 Play Direction (3)

TA 406 Independent Study (3)

Choose elective theatre classes (18) At least 9 upper-division

Choose electives from other allied fields in the creative arts (12)

Note: For the B.S. in theatre a total of 12 credit hours in mathematics, computer science or designated statistics courses is required. A minimum of one course in mathematics and one course in computer science is required; any remaining required credit hours may be from either discipline or statistics. MTH 105 and CS 101 may not be used to meet the 12-credit requirement.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Major Core Requirements:
Required Courses (24 Units)
Units
PHO-8
Introduction to Photography
3
PHO-9
Intermediate Photography
3
PHO-10
Advanced Photography
3
PHO-12
Photojournalism
3
PHO-13
Advanced Darkroom Techniques
3
PHO-14
Basic Studio Portraiture
3
PHO-17
Introduction to Color Photography
3
PHO-20
Introduction to Digital Still Photography
3

Associate in Science Degree
The Associate in Science degree in Photography will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for the certificate, plus completion of the graduation requirements as described in the catalog, as well as electives totaling 60 units of college work as required for the associate degree.

Photography
Semester I (Fall) MDT 1000 Intro to Media Technologies 3

ENGL 1010 English Composition 1 (computer section) 3
CGT 1030 Intro. to Macintosh Graphic Design or 3
VPT 1030 Intro. to Desktop Audio / Video
* MATH/NS Mathematics / Natural Sciences Elective 3 – 5
PHO 1000 Intro. to Photography 3
Semester II (Spring) * GEN ED 1 General Education Elective 3 – 5
PHO 1100 Advanced Photographic Techniques 3
MDT 2 Media Technologies Guided Elective 3
MDT 2100 Photoshop Essentials 3
* HUM Humanities / Fine Arts Elective 3
Semester III (Fall) PHO 2060 Advanced Digital Imaging Techniques 3
* SBS Social Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
PHO 3 Photography Electives 9
Semester IV (Spring) PHO 2850 Photography Portfolio 1
MDT 2800 Professional Practices 3
MDT 2998 Media Technologies Internship 2
MDT 2 Media Technologies Guided Electives 9

Total Hours Required for Graduation 60

Gen ED 1 General education elective to be chosen from one unduplicated course in the categories of communication, humanities / fine arts, mathematics / natural sciences or social / behavioral sciences.
MDT 2 Media Technologies guided electives chosen from CGT 1105; PHO 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500; VPT 1030, 1040, 1400; WEB2120, 2811, based on students’ career needs and interests. Electives must be approved by the studnet’s advisor or the program coordinator.
Some courses may require prerequisites.
PHO 3 Photography electives chosen form JOU 2000, 2030; MGT 2000; MKT 2200; PHO 1200, 1500, 1600, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2700. Electives must be approved by an advisor.
* See the General Education Courses section of the Catalog and Handbook for electives.

Required (15 units)
ART-120 2D Design 3 units
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units
MUL-224/
PHOT-224 Digital Photography Production II 3 units
MUL-225/
PHOT-225 Digital Photography Production III 3 units
Electives (3 units)
ART-130B/
MUL-140 Digital Art – Illustration 2 units
ENGL-104/
BADM-104 Business Communications 3 units
THA-136/
HIST-136 Cultural History of American Motion Pictures 3 units
PHOT-090/
MUL-090 Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory 1 unit
MUL-112 Interactive Media Design I 3 units
MUL-114 Management Production 3 units
MUL-121 Bitmapped Imaging 3 units
AUD-152/
MUL-123 Digital Video Production I 3 units
MUL-149 Occupational Internship: Multimedia 1-3 units
MUL-131 3D Animation I 3 units
PHOT-118/
ART-128 Beginning Photography 3 units
PHOT-130 History of Still Photography 3 units
PHOT-299 Special Projects Digital Photography 1-3 units

Employment ConcentrationsDigital Imaging Entrepreneur (17 units)
Required (12 units)
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units
MUL-224/
PHOT-224 Digital Photography Production II 3 units
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
ART-120 2D Design 3 units
Electives (5 units)
MUL-090/
PHOT-090 Digital Studio Laboratory
(3 units maximum credit toward certificate) 1 unit
MUL-121 Bitmapped Imaging 3 units
MUL-112 Interactive Media Design I 3 units
MUL-131 3D Animation I 3 units
AUD-152/
MUL-123 Digital Video Production I 3 units
PHOT-118/
ART-128 Beginning Photography 3 units

Digital Imaging Technician (12 units)
Required (9 units)
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units
MUL-224/
PHOT-224 Digital Photography Production II 3 units
Electives (3 units)
MUL-121 Bitmapped Imaging 3 units
MUL-112 Interactive Media Design I 3 units
MUL-131 3D Animation I 3 units
AUD-152/
MUL-123 Digital Video Production I 3 units
PHOT-118/
ART-128 Beginning Photography 3 units

Photography for Digital Video (12 units)
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
AUD-152/
MUL-123 Digital Video Production I 3 units
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units
MUL-224/
PHOT-224 Digital Photography Production II 3 units

Photography for Graphic Design (11 units)
ART-120 2D Design 3 units
ART-130B/
MUL-140 Digital Art – Illustration 2 units
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units

Web-Based Digital Imaging (12 units)
ART-120 2D Design 3 units
MUL-110 Introduction to Multimedia 3 units
MUL-112 Interactive Media Design I 3 units
MUL-124/
PHOT-125 Digital Photography Production I 3 units

The Associate Degree can be obtained in either of two areas: Traditional Photography or Digital Imaging. These degrees require the following:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required including:
• All General Education requirements
• Core Courses (24 Units)
• Courses required to complete the Traditional Photography Option or Digital Imaging Option (12 Units)
• Electives (5 Units)
• Other graduation requirements as appropriate.

Career Opportunities:
The field of photography offers a variety of commercial, educational, informational, scientific, technical, and fine art opportunities to the skilled individual who is interested in communicating ideas and concepts visually. Photographers find careers with newspapers, magazines, photo agencies, industrial companies, and medical facilities. Most commercial and portrait photographers are independent entrepreneurs. Many graduates find employment as sales representatives for photo-related corporations, while others work as sales representatives for other photographers. The rapid development and assimilation of electronic media has opened the door to a variety of additional career opportunities, such as creating or preparing an image for reproduction through computer technology.

Degree:

Major requirements: ART 350, 351, 352, 354, 360, 365, 353 or 355. Total: 22 semester units. Suggested electives: ART 102, 201, 214, 237, 301, 349; FILM 150; GRA 105. Plus General Education and other requirements for the A.A. degree (see Catalog Index: General Education).