As photography majors, you will explore different perspectives and achieve a broader understanding of traditional techniques while learning the latest technology. Our expert faculty will cover a variety of subject matter to help you develop your own unique style.
The Photography Option within the AFA degree prepares students to transfer into a four-year Fine Arts/Photography Degree Program and/or develop as professionals within the field of Fine Arts Photography. The option combines fine art foundational skills and aesthetics with a contemporary approach to the photographic medium. Students in this program enjoy a unique photography experience that combines traditional chemistry, darkroom, and printing techniques with cutting edge digital technology. Classes are conducted in SCCC’s new photography facilities, in the Graphic Arts computer labs and in the Fine Art Studios.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
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This is a recommended program course sequence for students who wish to complete their associate degree in two years. Part-time students and students starting in the spring or summer semesters can meet with an Advisor to customize their plan.
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
| Fall - First Year | ||
| COLL101 | Foundations for Success | 3 |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ARTA103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTA101 | Basic Design | 3 |
| PHOT109 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits |
15 | |
| Spring - First Year | ||
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARTA104 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTA108 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ARTA110 | Introduction to Color | 3 |
| GTEC000 | Technology Gen Ed Requirement* | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits |
15 | |
| Fall - Second Year | ||
| PHOT120 | History of Photography | 3 |
| SOCA101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ARTA115 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| PHOT110 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARTA002 | Studio Art Elective* | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits |
15 | |
| Spring - Second Year | ||
| ARTA185 | Digital Fine Art | 3 |
| PHOT112 | Photography II | 3 |
| ARTA002 | Studio Art Elective* | 3 |
| ARTA002 | Studio Art Elective* | 3 |
| ARTA260 | Portfolio Development/Capstone for Photography | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits |
15 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
60 | |
*General Education & Elective courses: Choose from the list of approved courses in the College Catalog.
Students may choose to first take some developmental courses that are designed to prepare students for the college level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time.
The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.
