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Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

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PHO 181 COMMUNICATION PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Fundamentals of photographic communication. Camera handling, composition, lighting, photo series, and captions for appropriate images. Adjustable camera required. No darkroom work involved. Letter grade only. Course fee required.

PHO 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PHO 281 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Fundamentals of black and white photography; equipment handling, studio and natural lighting, darkroom techniques and caption writing. Adjustable camera required. Lab-studio arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required.

PHO 285 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Advanced small- and medium-format camera and darkroom techniques; emphasis on composition and technical control of the negative and print using the zone system. Adjustable camera required. 3 hrs. lecture, studio-lab arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 281

PHO 370 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION I (3)

PHO 381 PUBLICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Photography for newspapers, advertising, public relations, and the wire services. Creative camera techniques, digital imaging process, and portfolio development. Adjustable camera required. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285 and VC 251

PHO 382 REPRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR PUBLICATION (3)

Electronic and photolithographic techniques used in photographic reproduction. Studies halftone photography, color separations, digital imaging, and computer manipulation. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 281

PHO 383 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Principles of color photography techniques; shooting, processing, and printing color slides and negatives; use of color filters and special procedures. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 384 STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY (3)Studio still commercial photography with emphasis on still life and table-top subjects, composition, and lighting, using large-format cameras. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 385 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Alternative photographic techniques using straight and nonsilver processes. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio-lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 285

PHO 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit. Department consent required.

PHO 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PHO 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.

PHO 466 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP (1-12)

Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring term. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall term. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor’s degree, have completed all lower-division requirements, and have attained senior status at the end of the fall term preceding the internship.) Course enrollment is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.

PHO 481 PHOTOJOURNALISM (3)

Practical application of news and feature photography for mass media. In-depth photographic reporting and illustration in color; picture editing; digital imaging techniques; layout and design. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 381

PHO 483 LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Photography on location using natural light and lighting systems. Emphasizes architecture, transportation, and landscapes; medium- or large-format camera recommended. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. on location. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 384

PHO 484 CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3)

Commercial photography used in catalogs, brochures, and annual reports. Emphasizes shooting color in the studio and on location. 3 hrs. lecture, studio-lab arranged. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHO 383

PHO 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Department consent required.

PHO 488C PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (3)

Individual work on portfolios; emphasis on lighting and special techniques in commercial photography or Photojournalism. Medium- or large-format camera recommended. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. studio-lab. Fall, Spring. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to Photography (BS) or Journalism Major (BSJOUR) and Senior Status or higher CAP

PHO 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail. Department consent required.

PHO 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only.

note course Description Gen Ed Credit
Hours Contact
Hours TOP
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

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

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to fine art photography, such as fine art photographer, fine art assistant photographer, custom photographic printing, or photographic lab assistant.

This program will provide students with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

List of Required Courses:

ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Plus 9 elective units from the following:
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 185 Alternative Process (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)

Total: 30 units
Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)

Spring – First Year
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to commercial photography, such as commercial photographer, digital imaging technician, event photographer, commercial assistant photographer, photography lab technician, photography restoration specialist, wedding photographer, portrait photographer, or advertising photographer.

This program will provide students with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film and laboratory practices
Business marketing and management
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Color film and lab practices
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration
Studio lighting and equipment (including strobes and medium format cameras)

List of Required Courses:
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 27 units

Recommended electives:
ART 124A Drawing I
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present

Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I RECOMMENDED

Spring – First Year
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance RECOMMENDED

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media RECOMMENDED

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present RECOMMENDED

This program offers an associate degree in photojournalism. The primary goal of this degree is to provide the student a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required in a newspaper photography position or the newspaper photography field. Elective courses allow for preparedness specific to industry. All lower division courses are sequenced to optimize transferability to a communications or photojournalism program at a four-year university.

Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in photojournalism will also provide student with basic competencies in the following areas:
Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Ethics and copyright laws of newspaper photography
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Preparing photographs for print (including newspaper)
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an occupation in a career related to photojournalism, such occupations are the following: Photojournalism instructor, photojournalist, sports photographer, documentary photographer, photo editor, or photo illustrator.

List of Required Major Courses:
JOURN 100 Media and Society (3 units)
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)

Plus 6 electives units from the following:
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 60 units
Including COC AA Degree Requirements

Sequence of Courses

Fall – First Year:
JOURN 100 Media and Society GE AREA E (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Natural Science (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Communication skills) (3 units)

Spring – First Year:
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Quantitative skills) (3 units)
GE Social Science (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO Elective Course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

PLUS 10 ELECTIVE UNITS (10 units)

This program offers an associate degree in photography. The primary goal of this degree is to provide the student a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities for art photography. Elective courses allow for preparedness specific to industry. All lower division courses are sequenced to optimize transferability to an art or photography program at a four-year university.

Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in photography will also provide student with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an occupation in a career related to fine art photography, occupations are the following: photography instructor, fine art photographer, fine art photographer’s assistant, custom photographic printer, gallery or museum assistant, or photographic preservationist.

List of Required Major Courses:
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance (3 units)
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present 3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
ART 141 Beginning Design 3-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)

Plus 6 electives units from the following:
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 185 Alternative Process (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics(3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 60 units
Including COC AA Degree Requirements

Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Natural Science (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Communication skills)(3 units)

Spring – First Year
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
GE Social Science (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

Fall – Second Year
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 141 Beginning Design 3-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Quantitative skills) (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO Elective Course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

PLUS 10 ELECTIVE UNITS (10 units)
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Total: 60 units

COC AA Degree Requirements

PHOT 030—Beginning Photography 3
PHOT 053—Introduction to Color Photography 3
PHOT 151—Professional Photography: Intro. 4
PHOT 152—Professional Photography: Portraiture 4
PHOT 153—Professional Photo: Product & Advert. 4
PHOT 154—Professional Photo: Interior & Exterior 4
PHOT 156—Portfolio Development 3
PHOT 170—Beginning Digital Imaging 3
ART 006—Design Principles in 2-Dimensions 3
Select 3 units from one of the following 3
PHOT 056—Photojournalism & Documentary Photo.
PHOT 031—Intermediate Photography
PHOT 057—Special Projects
PHOT 155—Professional Photo: Travel Photo.
Total Required Units: 34