2009 CCBC College Catalog
CGVC Photography/Imaging
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____MULT 109
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Multimedia Authoring I
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3
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____ARTS 104
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Art Appreciation OR
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3
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____ARTS 106
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History of Art II
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3
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General Education Electives: *
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
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____Biological and Physical Sciences
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3-4
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____Mathematics
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3-4
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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Total General Education
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21-23
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Program Requirements:
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____ARTS 131
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Two-Dimensional Design
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3
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____ARTS 132
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Drawing I
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3
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____ARTS 133
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Color Theory
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3
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____ARTS 134
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Three-Dimensional Design
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3
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____CGVC 120
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Digital Imaging I
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3
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____CGVC 121
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Computer Illustration
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3
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____CGVC 128
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Typography
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3
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Total Credits Program Core
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21
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Option Requirements
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____ARTS 160
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Fundamentals of Photography
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3
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____PHTO 107
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Digital Photography I
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3
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____PHTO 207
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Digital Photography II
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3
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____CGVC 124
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Digital Video
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3
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____PHTO 216
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Studio Techniques
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3
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____PHTO 220
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Photojournalism
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3
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____CGVC 254
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Portfolio Workshop
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3
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Total Credits Option Requirements
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21
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Total Credits Required for Degree
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63-65
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Program Description:
The photography and imaging program prepares students for positions in commercial photography studios, in-house imaging departments, portrait/event studios, industrial photography departments, commercial processing labs, photojournalism and multimedia production companies.
Graduates may seek employment as digital imaging specialists, commercial studio assistants, wedding/event photographers, portrait photographers, photojournalists, industrial/forensic photographers, freelancers, photo lab printers/processors, retail lab technicians and in photographic sales.
Students who select this curriculum and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult with the program coordinator or an academic advisor. Many courses will transfer, but certain specialized courses may not.
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
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Understand camera types and their respective uses
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Produce high quality color and black and white digital/photographic prints
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Describe and use digital image capture devices
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Use digital image editing software/hardware
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Understand color theory and processes
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Mount photographs for presentation
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Understand and operate studio lighting equipment
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Understand and use professional portrait techniques
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Describe sensitometry and characteristic film curves
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Develop and present a creative professional portfolio
Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville/Essex
Hal Rummel
410-455-4598 or hrummel@ccbcmd.edu
