Applied Design/Media: Photography Photography

Applied Design/Media: Photography
Photography
Do you enjoy creating images through the lens of a
camera? The applied design/media program at Allan
Hancock College offers a comprehensive foundation
for entry into a career in still or digital photoghraphy.
This exciting career pathway will prepare you to
succeed in an industry that is as diverse as the
subjects through the lens.
An associate in science degree in applied design/
media: photography is designed to prepare you
for a creative, fast-paced, hands-on career in
the multimedia world as well as for transfer to a
bachelor’s degree program in digital media or
photography. Our courses cover everything from
the development of technical skills, to the history
and literature of photography, to the emphasis on
developing your own personal visual style. Our
instructors encourage and reward creativity and you
will find your self-expression welcomed. If you’ve
been wondering how you could make a career
out of taking pictures, Allan Hancock College is the
place to start.
For more information:
Applied Design/Media is one of the career technical
education programs at Allan Hancock College within
the department of fine arts. It resides in the Arts,
Media and Entertainment industry sector.
Fine Arts Department, Building F
Phone: 805.922.6966 ext. 3726
Photography Instructor David Passage
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
(805) 922-6966
www.hancockcollege.edu
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Applied Design/
Media: Photography
• Associate in Science Degree
Photography
An associate in science degree in Applied DesignPhotography is a doorway to a career in commercial,
editorial or artistic photography. The photography
program gives you the opportunity to take a wide
variety of courses including black and white, digital,
color, alternative processes, photojournalism,
portraiture, commercial, and more. Our courses
emphasize the development of technical skills, a
personal visual style, creativity, and the ability to
respond critically to work. As a graduate of the
applied design/media: photography program, you
will have acquired the skills to use photography in a
wide variety of personal and career situations.
With a degree in photography you will have a solid
understanding of the history, literature, terminology
and principles of photography. Your education will
leave you proficient in the hardware, materials, and
processes of traditional wet photography, color photography, non-silver photography and digital hardware
and software. Upon graduation you will have created
a portfolio that explores a personal, cultural or documentary idea and which embodies a unique personal
vision. As a student you will also have the opportunity
to execute a client-generated assignment.
Employment Opportunities:
Career options in photography include occupations
such as:
• Portrait photographer
• Wedding photographer
• Commercial or editorial photographer
• Photo lab technician
• Digital service bureau technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Service
(www.bls.gov), photographers can expect to make
between $17,000 and $62,000 annually depending
upon experience based on May 2008 statistics.
Facilities and Equipment:
• Macintosh graphics computer labs
with over 60 intel Macs
• Multimedia studio with powerful MacPro towers
• Full color and black & white darkrooms
• Professional Beseler 4x5 enlargers
• Large format printers
• Laserjet printers
• Plotters and 3D printers
• Flat bed scanners
• Professional archival quality digital photo printers
• Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED for scanning 35mm
• Canon Rebel Digital and Film cameras
Software:
1 unit
2 units
1 unit
Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the
following:
PHOTO 120 PHOTO 121 PHOTO 130 PHOTO 131 PHOTO 140 PHOTO 141 PHOTO 150 PHOTO 179 PHOTO 189 Materials and Processes 2 units
Materials and Processes & Lab 1 unit
Advanced Black and White Photography 2 units
Advanced Black and White Photography Lab
1 unit
Introduction to Color Photography
2 units
Introduction to Color Photography Lab
1 unit
Introduction to Commercial Photography
2 units
Workshops in Photography .5-3 units
Independent Projects in Photography
1-3 units
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the
following:
• Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash,
Dreamweaver, AfterEffects
• Apple Final Cut Suite: Final Cut Pro,
DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack
• Autodesk Maya
• Photoshop Lightroom
ART 101 ART 104 ART 106 ART 107 ART 110 FILM 101 FILM 102 FILM 111 GRAPHI 111 GRAPHI 112 Applied Design/Media:
Photography (A.S.)
A major of 34 units is required for the associate in
science degree.
Required core courses (19 units):
PHOTO 110 FILM 110 GRAPHI 110 ART/ GRAPHI 108
or
ART 110 MMAC 101 MMAC 102 Introduction to Multimedia Lab PHOTO 170 Digital Photography PHOTO 171 Digital Photography Lab Basic Photography Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production
Introduction Graphic Design Design 1 on the Computer 3 units
4 units
Design 1 Introduction to Multimedia Processes
3 units
2 units
3 units
3 units
Art Appreciation Art History Survey Art of the 20th Century Computer Fine Art Design 1 Film as Art and Communication Hollywood and the American Film
Intermediate Motion Picture and Video Production
Electronic Imagery Lab Basic Electronic Imagery 3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
4 units
1 unit
3 units