Professional Photography Technology - AAS Degree (2010-2011)
Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

Professional photographers are employed in either portrait photography or commercial photography. Portrait photography creates a likeness and delineation of character in people. Commercial photography concentrates on the photographing of objects in the studio or on location. Digital photography is now being used in both commercial and portrait photography.

The demand for professional photographers has remained high for the last several years. Digital photography in portrait and commercial photography has created new career opportunities for photographers. Many graduates are finding employment as digital imaging specialists.

Graduates usually begin their careers as staff assistants in either a commercial or portrait studio. Commercial photographers must be willing to relocate to a metropolitan area. Portrait photography provides more mobility for employment opportunities since portrait studios are found in almost any size city. Many past graduates own their own studios.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(18 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
PHOT 1012 Portrait I 5 
PHOT 1013 Introduction to Digital Cameras 4 
PHOT 1014 Introduction to Photographic Concepts 4 
PHOT 1024 Photoshop I 4 
PHOT 1027 Portrait II 4 
PHOT 1028 Commercial Photography I 3 
PHOT 2032 Environmental Portraiture 3 
PHOT 2033 Wedding Photography 2 
PHOT 2034 Photoshop 2 4 
PHOT 2035 On-Camera Flash Photography 2 
PHOT 2045 Digital Applications 4 
PHOT 2046 Portrait III 5 
PHOT 2048 Studio Operations 3 
PHOT 2049 Seminars 1 
PHOT 2057 Supervised Occupational Experience 3 
Total Credits: 58  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Choose one of the following four options for 3 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
SPCH 220 Public Speaking 3 
SPCH 223 Effective Listening 3 
SPCH 225 Small Group Communication 3 
SPCH 226 Interpersonal Communications 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
PSYC 131 Introduction to Psychology 4 
SOC 105 Introduction to Sociology 3 
SOC 106 General Social Problems 3 
SOC 107 Marriage and Family Living 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(select 8 credits from the courses below)
See your adviser to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ART 104 Survey in Art 3 
ART 106 History of Modern Art 3 
ART 120 Introduction to Art Studio 3 
ART 140 Drawing 3 
ART 230 Two Dimensional Design 3 
ART 231 Three-Dimensional Design and Color 3 
ART 235 Visual Design 3 
THTR 142 Theatre Production and Stagecraft 3 
THTR 150 Beginning Acting 3 
THTR 250 Intermediate Acting 3 
Total Credits: 8  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 72