Integrated Media: Commercial Photography - AAS Degree
Overview
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The Integrated Media: Commercial Photography (AAS) degree is designed for students seeking careers in photography, digital imaging, video production, and related creative industries. The curriculum combines artistic development with hands-on technical training to prepare students for professional work in commercial photography and media production environments.
Coursework includes topics such as studio lighting, composition, image retouching, photo editing, portrait photography, fashion photography, still-life photography, storytelling, and video production. Students develop practical technical and creative skills through studio and on-location projects using modern digital photography and media technologies.
The Integrated Media: Commercial Photography program is workforce-focused and prepares students for careers as photographers, photo editors, image retouchers, videographers, producers, stylists, and related roles within the photography and media industries.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
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- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing technology
- Use effective oral and written communication
- Access and analyze information
- Demonstrate curiosity and imagination
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CP150 | Digital Imaging | 5 |
| IM120 | Computers and File Management | 1 |
| IM122 | Basic Image Editing | 1 |
| IM123 | Basic Sound Editing | 1 |
| IM124 | Basic Non-linear Editing | 1 |
| IM125 | Basic Page Layout | 1 |
| IM178 | Integrated Media Overview | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| ART215P | Survey in Visual Arts: Photography | 3 |
| CP151 | Studio Lighting | 5 |
| IM165 | Image Manipulation | 4 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CP152 | Commercial Lighting Applications | 5 |
| CP165 | Advanced Photographic Solutions | 5 |
| J100 | Media Professions | 2 |
| IM190 | Web for Media | 2 |
| MTH065 or MTH058 | Beginning Algebra II (or higher) or Quantitative Reasoning I | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| Fall | ||
| CP170 | Creative Approaches in Photography | 3 |
| CP251 | Multimedia Storytelling | 5 |
| CP260 | Professional Practices for Photographers | 2 |
| IM270 | Project Development | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fifth Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| CP250 | Advanced Commercial Lighting Applications | 5 |
| IM265 | Personal Branding | 2 |
| IM271 | The Creative Pitch | 4 |
| Human Relations requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Integrated Media Focus: Graphic Design | ||
| Integrated Media Focus: Graphic Design | ||
| Integrated Media Focus: Photography | ||
| Integrated Media Focus: Video | ||
| Integrated Media Focus: Video | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sixth Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CP252 | Multimedia Content Creation | 5 |
| IM290 | Integrated Media Portfolio | 4 |
| Health and Physical Education requirement | 3 | |
| Select a course or combination of courses from the following list to complete a minimum of 4 credits: | 4 | |
| Integrated Media Projects or Coop Ed-Integrated Media or Coop Ed-Integrated Media or Coop Ed-Integrated Media or Coop Ed-Integrated Media | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 94 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the AAS in Integrated Media: Commercial Photography degree:
- All core program courses (IM, CP) courses must be completed within ten (10) years of starting the program.