Photography, Associate in Science
Photography, Associate in Science
The Photography program is designed for students to acquire the skills necessary to enter the very competitive profession of photography. Instruction is provided in both black and white and color photography, analog and digital technologies, along with mastery of the latest equipment.
To earn an Associate in Science Degree in Photography, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 associate degree-applicable semester units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
- Complete the Moorpark College’s General Education requirements to include Areas 1-7 or the Cal-GETC Pattern. Transfer students should plan to complete the Cal-GETC. All courses for the Cal-GETC must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Complete the required coursework for the major as listed in the Moorpark College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected.
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in courses used to satisfy the degree requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| PHOT M10 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M20 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M30A | Advanced Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT M40 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHTC M31A | Studio Lighting I | 3 |
| PHTC M33/DES M126 | Image Editing | 3 |
| PHTC M35 | Introduction to Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHTC M50 | Laboratory Practice in Photography I | 1.5 |
| PHTC M37 | Professional Practices for Photographers | 3 |
| Units from LIST A | 6 | |
| Total Units for Major | 31.5 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select two courses (6 units) | 6 | |
| ART M20 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M110 | Gallery Practice/Portfolio | 3 |
| ARTH M150 | History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary | 3 |
| FTMA M130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for Major | 31.5 | |
| Moorpark College General Education Pattern | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 3 | |
| Electives Units | 7.5 | |
| Total Required for the AS Degree | 60 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 3 | |
| Elective Units | 0 | |
| Total Units for the AA Degree | 62.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- create photographic works utilizing appropriate compositional considerations.
- demonstrate competent skills in camera operation, film and digital printing.
- evaluate photographs with the same critical skills that are applied to literature and science.
- research and discuss past and present works, recognize and analyze the history and social role of photography.