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Photography and Motion
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Photography and Motion program utilizes the latest in equipment and software to keep pace with professional industry requirements. Coursework covers strobe and continuous lighting, video, portraiture, advertising, studio and location photography. Image makers today require an understanding of social media, design, storytelling and platform specific best practices. The program will encourage individual creativity and expression. You will graduate with a professional portfolio and working knowledge of the photographic industry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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PHMO 2330
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Portrait and the Narrative
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3
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PHMO 2350
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Visual Design for Photography and Video
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3
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PHMO 2380
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Video 2
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3
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CIST 1106
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History of Photography
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3
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6,8 |
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General Education
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Choose any course from any MnTC Goal Area
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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PHMO 2400 Or
*PHMO 2175
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Product and Still Life Photography
Drone Photography
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3
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PHMO 2420
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Business of Photography
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3
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PHMO 2440
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Portfolio Development and Presentation
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4
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PHMO 2460
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Photography Internship (Variable Credit 1-3, 1 credit is required)
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1
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC course from any of the Goal Areas
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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*PHMO 2175 is not offered every semester. If you plan to take this course, please work with your advisor.
General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Photography and Motion A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. Students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of MnTC coursework selected from at least three of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas. CMST 1010 meets MnTC Goal Area 1 and CIST 1106 meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, and the required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.