LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Photographic Imaging
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0277 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
The field of photography is vast and diverse with a wide range of employment
opportunities. Professionals include everyone from the traditional person
with a camera, to a lab or service bureau employee, to someone working at a
high-end computer station. Skill requirements fall into two categories,
visual and technical. Visual skills include idea development, composition,
lighting, and communication. Technical skills include practical and
theoretical knowledge of cameras and other photographic-related equipment,
light sensitive materials, processes, and digital-based imaging equipment and
software. A "photographer" may be self-employed, be a member of a small team,
or be employed by a large company.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Visual Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 208, telephone number (517) 483-1574.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 44 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
IMAG 111 Intro to Photographic Tech I 4
IMAG 112 Design for Imaging Tech 3
IMAG 113 Lighting Concepts/Applications 3
IMAG 114 Intro Photographic Color Tech 3
IMAG 117 Intro to Photographic Tech II 4
IMAG 119 Intermediate Lighting 4
IMAG 210 Intermediate Color Ap and Tech 3
IMAG 211 Advanced Color Appl and Tech 4
IMAG 212 Large Format Photography 2
IMAG 213 Portrait Photography 2
IMAG 214 Photojournalism 2
IMAG 215 Photo Imaging Technology 2
IMAG 233 The Business of Photography 2
IMAG 234 Portfolio Assembly/Degree Comp (See Note 1) 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 16 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Special Interest 7 Credits
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
IMAG 191 Photo Imaging Special Topics 1
IMAG 192 Photo Imaging Special Topics 2
IMAG 193 Photo Imaging Special Topics 3
IMAG 228 Independent Study (See Note 5) 3
IMAG 229 Advanced Imaging Applications (See Note 5) 1
IMAG 232 Internship (See Note 5) 3
IMAG 238 Project Lab Independent Study (See Note 5) 3
IMAG 240 Internship (See Note 5) 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. The Portfolio is considered to be the final course in this curriculum.
All imaging and non-photo courses must be completed or be taken
concurrently with IMAG 234.
2. For students completing all requirements for this program (including
IMAG 114), the Science/Technology Core Area requirement is waived.
3. Students completing this curriculum have the option of doing so through
a two-year, full-time sequence of courses or through part-time
enrollment over a longer period. The full-time sequence begins most
efficiently in the Fall Semester. Part-time students may begin their
studies any semester.
4. For graduation, a student must have earned a minimum actual grade of 2.0
in all courses taken to satisfy the course credits required in this
curriculum.
5. This course may be repeated one time for credit toward degree completion
with approval from a Photography Program advisor and with a minimum 2.0
grade earned for each enrollment.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
IMAG 111 IMAG 114 ARTS 171 IMAG 211
IMAG 112 IMAG 117 IMAG 210 IMAG 215
IMAG 113 IMAG 119 IMAG 212 IMAG 233
Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 1 IMAG 213 IMAG 234
Lim. Ch. 1 IMAG 214 Lim. Ch. 2
Lim. Ch. 2
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