LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Photographic Imaging
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0277 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
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. Not all courses in this program transfer to
all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Visual Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 208, telephone number (517) 483-1574.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 50 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 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 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
MATH 118 The Art of Geometry 3
PHYS 120 The Art of Physics 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 12-14 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 6-8 Credits
(See "General Education Core Requirements" for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Science Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Writing Core Area 3-4
CHOICE 2: Communication Core Area 3 Credits
SPCH 110 Oral Communic in the Workplace 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
CHOICE 3: Special Interest 3 Credits
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 3
IMAG 229 Advanced Imaging Applications 1
IMAG 232 Internship 3
IMAG 238 Project Lab Independent Study 3
IMAG 240 Internship 4
MTEC 150 TV Production I 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
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. Students completing CHOICE 2 have fulfilled the requirements for this
Core area.
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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 ARTS 171 ARTS 228 IMAG 215
IMAG 112 IMAG 114 IMAG 210 IMAG 233
IMAG 113 IMAG 117 IMAG 212 IMAG 234
Lim.Ch.1 IMAG 119 IMAG 213 MATH 118
Lim.Ch.2 IMAG 214 Lim.Ch.1
PHYS 120 Lim.Ch.3
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