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Program Summary
While these courses are often taken for enjoyment and personal enrichment, they may also be taken for skills enhancement and as an introduction to a career as a professional photographer. They provide the technical training needed to produce photographs and to recognize good photography. Students are shown how to be photographers, how to deal with professional photographers, studio darkroom processing in black & white and color, and lighting techniques. Portfolio review is also stressed.

Provided that students meet the necessary prerequisites, courses may be taken individually or as a series to earn a Certificate of Continuing Education in Photography.

Requirements for additional course work can also be met with specialty classes, such as make-up application for photographers, processing film “on the road,” photojournalism, and nature photography, are also available as well as Photoshop and Photoshop with Digital Photography.

Requirements for Award of Certificates in Continuing Education
Basic Photography
Photography: the Basics (or consent of the Program Coordinator)
Black & White Photography I
Black & White Photography II
Lighting Made Simple
12 hours of additional course work, which may include courses which meet the intermediate and advanced requirements)

Intermediate Photography
Certificate of Continuing Education in Basic Photography
consent of the Program Coordinator
Color Photography I
Portrait Photography
Display Techniques for Photographs
Nature Photography or
6 hours of additional course work (may include courses which meet the Advanced Requirements)

Advanced Photography
Certificate of Continuing Education in Basic Photography
consent of the Program Coordinator
Color Photography I (repeated)
30 hours of additional course work which can include:
Make-up for Beauty; Black and White Photography II (repeated); Photojournalism or Nature Photography; Photoshop or Photoshop with Digital Photography; Fiber Print Processing

Associate of Arts Degree

In addition to the core courses required for the A.A. degree, students should select 13-16 elective credits from the following. A minimum total of 64 credits is required for the A.A. degree. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by intended transfer institutions.Course Title Credit Hours
ART 121 2D / Design Foundation 3
ART 122 3D / Design Foundation 3
COMJ 140 Mass Media in a Free Society 3
PHTO 181 or
PHTO 183 Introduction to Film Photography or
Introduction to Digital Photography 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology1 3
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre2 3
PHTO 283 or
PHTO 287 or
PHTO 289 Intermediate Film Photography or
Intermediate Digital Photography or
Photojournalism 3

1 Also meets A.A. Group 1 Social Science.
2 Also meets A.A. Group 1 Arts & Humanities.
Associate of Science Degree

In addition to the core courses required for the A.S. degree, students should select 24-27 elective credits from the following. A minimum total of 64 credits is required for the A.S. degree. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by intended transfer institutions.Course Title Credit Hours
ART 111 Drawing I 2
ART 112 Drawing II 2
ART 121 2D / Design Foundation 3
ART 122 3D / Design Foundation 3
CINA 126 Film and International Culture1 3
PHTO 181 or
PHTO 183 Introduction to Film Photography or
Introduction to Digital Photography 3
PHTO 283 or
PHTO 287 Intermediate Film Photography or
Intermediate Digital Photography 3
PHTO 289 Photojournalism 3
COMJ 140 Mass Media in a Free Society 3
PHIL 103 Ethics1 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology2 3
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre1 3

1 Also meets A.S. Arts and Humanities requirement.
2 Also meets A.S. Social Science requirement.

This exciting, three-year degree course is specifically designed to equip you with the key photographic skills and depth of knowledge required for a career in photojournalism. You will be taught by a professional team of experienced specialists, who combine industry knowledge with theoretical expertise. Relevant work experience opportunities are offered through the opportunity to undertake ‘live briefs’ and professional commissions. To develop your technical skills you will have access to state of the art equipment and facilities.

What you do

The Photojournalism award is designed to introduce you to the main issues and concerns relating to Photojournalistic practice today. Technical skills development in Photoshop and the advanced use of professional digital cameras is combined with an academic understanding of the historical debates and critical theories of photojournalistic practice. You will also learn about the professional practice of the photojournalist by developing your knowledge of the ethical positions and legislative procedures that inform the field.

The award offers you the chance to experience the industry first-hand through work placements and ‘live briefs’ in this exciting industry. The final year of your award offers you the opportunity to propose and direct your own photojournalistic project, which will form the basis of your final Degree Show and portfolio. In addition to visual work you will research a project around your chosen area of study. You also have the opportunity to undertake ‘careers and enterprise’ modules, which equip you with key skills required to succeed within a competitive job-market. Further professional development also includes areas such as; developing your own website or producing video or audio news.

Where next

This course aims to provide graduates with highly vocational skills. You will leave with essential photographic, journalistic and professional knowledge which will equip you to enter the professional world of photojournalism, not only as photographers but also with wider transferable skills enabling you to work in areas such as; picture editing, digital retouching, picture researching, teaching, and studying at postgraduate level. This course aims to provide graduates with highly vocational skills. You will leave with essential photographic, journalistic and professional knowledge which will equip you to enter the professional world of photojournalism, not only as photographers but also with wider transferable skills enabling you to work in areas such as; picture editing, digital retouching, picture researching, teaching, and studying at postgraduate level.

Fact FileQualification:
BA(Hons)
Faculty/School:
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Location:
Stoke Campus
Course Length: Normally three years
Entry Requirements: All applicants will be invited for interview to include a discussion about your portfolio of practical materials. All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 200 UCAS tarriff points.
UCAS Code:
Route A WP65, Route B EP65

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

Pre-employment training in professional photography is designed to prepare
students for self-employment and employment in the private and public sectors
and covers a broad spectrum of photographic fields, e.g., advertising illustration,
industrial, portraiture, medical, commercial, photojournalism, and landscape.