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Photography 

Area of Study: Visual Communication & Design  
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Business degree in Visual Communication & Design with a concentration in Photography 
Program Description

The Photography Program prepares students for the constantly evolving profession of photography. The creative and challenging curriculum is designed to help build the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to express yourself using images. The program is a mix of digital imaging and traditional black and white photography courses, including studio lighting, editorial and advertising photography, photojournalism and documentary practices, digital video, web design and interactive media courses. Experience is gained through frequent opportunities to interact with professionals during studio visits, guest lectures, portfolio reviews, workshops, internships and cooperative education opportunities. Our diverse and published faculty brings real-world, professional experience to the classroom. The facilities offer the latest equipment in an environment that encourages exploration of new technology, collaboration and conceptual thinking with an emphasis on understanding the narrative possibilities of image making. Tri-C’s program is recognized throughout Ohio for its commitment to the highest standards of photographic education.

This concentration prepares students to enter a broad range of photographic careers in editorial, advertising, corporate communications, wedding and portrait photography, digital imaging and technical lab services. The curriculum is based on professional imaging standards and practices in a rapidly changing field. Emphasis on development of the visual, technical and business skills required in today’s market enables our graduates to respond effectively to the changing demands of our multimedia communications environment.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Visual Communication and Design (Photography) Program Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester Credits

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

JMC-1011

Introduction to Mass Communication

4

VC&D-1010

Macintosh Basics

1

VC&D-1110

Introduction to Visual Communications

2

VCPH-1260

Introduction to Digital Photography

3

VCPH-1150

History of Photography

3

 

Total

16

Second Semester   Credits

MATH-1060

Survey of Mathematics or higher (2)

3

VCDP-1360

Vector Graphics

2

VCPH-2000

Black & White Photography

3

VCPH-1350

Color Photography I

3

VCPH-1450

Digital Imaging I

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAB Degree requirements (2)

3

Total

17

Third Semester   Credits

VCDV-1180

Introduction to Digital Video and Digital Filmmaking

3

VCPH-2050

Commercial Studio Techniques I

3

VCPH-2150

Introduction to Photojournalism

3

VCPH-2350

Color Photography II

3

VCPH-2450

Digital Imaging II

3

VCXX-xxxx

VC&D elective

1-3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAB Degree requirements (2)

3

Total

19-21

Fourth Semester   Credits

VC&D-2530

Professional Practices in Visual Communication and Design

3

VC&D-2540

Individual Projects

2

VC&D-2990

Portfolio Preparation (C)

2

VCIM-2270
OR
VCIM-2370

Animation for Web & Media
OR
Interactive Media


3

VCPH-2550

Commercial Studio Techniques II

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAB Degree requirements (2)

2

Total

15

Program Total Credits

 

67-69

Notes 

(1) MATH-1800-1819/2800-2819 and 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(2) Minimum of 8 credits of Art & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required.

C = Capstone Course

Program Outcome