Art and Design - Photography Emphasis, A.A.S.
The Applied Associate in Science is a two-year work-ready degree that helps prepare students for entry level jobs within the photography industry. This degree and credits earned can be used to further their studies in a Bachelor of Fine Arts or other programs.
Matriculation Requirements
Portfolio review required for students seeking the AAS - Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis (The Portfolio Review occurs after the first year of coursework. Students who do not pass the review may apply the first year of coursework to the AA or AS in Art & Design.)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| Art and Design Requirements | 31 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 31 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 32 Credits | |
| ART 1790 | Dark Room Techniques | 3 |
| ART 2700 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 2710 | Documentary Photography | 3 |
| ART 2720 | Color Photography | 3 |
| ART 2730 | Photographic Lighting I | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) | 2 |
| ARTH 3200 | The History of Photography | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective Requirements | ||
| Complete 12 credits of any ART/ARTH courses not previously used. Students are strongly advised to fulfill part of this requirement with the following courses: | 12 | |
| Fine Art Photography WE (3) | ||
| Advanced Digital Imaging (3) | ||
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
| General Education Requirements | 16 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Social or Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| P.E. or Health | 1 | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | 3 |
| or ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 15 Credits | |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Portfolio Submission.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| PE or Health | 1 | |
| ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART 1790 | Dark Room Techniques | 3 |
| ART 2700 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 2710 | Documentary Photography | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART/ ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| ART/ ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ART 2720 | Color Photography | 3 |
| ART 2730 | Photographic Lighting I | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ARTH 3200 | The History of Photography | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to create imagery on a professional level within the student’s chosen emphasis.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to conceptualize and execute concept within a photographic image.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to execute a professional-level body of photographic work.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to self-critique and edit photographic work in a way thatreflects a professional level of aptitude and knowledge of technical and artistic skill sets.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to include individual expression/voice in a given body of photographic work.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to communicate and express unique ideas within photographic work.
- Demonstrate with competency: the ability to acknowledge how photographic imagery can be a powerful tool of communication.