Photography Degree

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Degree Overview
The Photography Degree is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of photography. A variety of career opportunities are available in photography, art, cinema, communications, industrial arts, graphics, and journalism. Student desiring a bachelor’s degree should consult with an advisor or catalog of the institution they wish to attend regarding transferability of courses.
Required Courses
Students must complete the following coursework:

Choose one of the following:
PHOT 1A Laboratory Studies: Beginning Black and White Photography

PHOT 1B Laboratory Studies: Advanced Black and White Photography

PHOT 1C Laboratory Studies: Studio Photography

PHOT 1D Laboratory Studies: Computer Applications in Photography
Plus the following courses:

PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers

PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography

PHOT 11A Intermediate Photography

PHOT 11B Digital Capture Workflow

PHOT 14 Commercial Lighting

PHOT 15 History of Photography

PHOT 20 Color Photography

PHOT 28 Photography Portfolio Development

PHOT 29 Studio Business Practices for Commercial Artists

PHOT 12 Photographic Alternatives

or PHOT 16 Fashion and Editorial Portrait Photography

or PHOT 18 Portraiture and Wedding Photography

PHOT 24 Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers

or PHOT 26 Video for Photographers

PHOT 17 Photocommunication

or PHOT 30 Advertising Photography

Recommended Electives:
AHIS 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History

or ARTB 1 Introduction to the Visual Arts and Art History
Sample Job Titles
Titles based on SOC Code: 27-4011
- Audio Technician
- Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
- Audio Visual Technician (AV Technician)
- Master Control Operator
- Media Specialist
- Media Technician
- Multimedia Educational Specialist
- Operations Technician
- Stagehand
- Video Technician
Titles based on SOC Code: 27-4021
- Advertising Photographer
- Commercial Photographer
- Newspaper Photographer
- Owner/Photographer
- Photo Editor
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Portrait Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Studio Owner

Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4011

Median wages (2018)	$21.04 hourly, $43,770 annual
State wages

Employment (2016)	83,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Faster than average (10% to 14%)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	9,000
State trends

Top industries (2016)	Information Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-4021

Median wages (2018)	$16.35 hourly, $34,000 annual
State wages

Employment (2016)	147,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Decline (-2% or lower)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	10,300
State trends

Top industries (2016)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Learn More

For more information, please contact:

Laurie Hartman, Department Chair | lhartman@mtsac.edu

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