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