Program: Photographic Studies, A.A.S. - Prairie State College

Apr 01, 2025

2023-2024 Catalog

This program is designed to provide the student with practical experience in creative and vocational applications of photography. Each student is challenged to explore their ideas through commercial, social and aesthetic visual problems. Options are available for specialization in print or studio production.

I. General Education Core (15-16)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from Area B

Area C: Mathematics

(demonstrated competence required)

Successful completion of MATH 091 or MATH 093 with a grade of C or better, or placement into MATH 094 or higher.

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)

Select one course from Area D

Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)

Select one course from Area E

II. Program Requirements (42)

ART 101 Two Dimensional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 104 Drawing I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 126 History of Photography 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 171 Introduction to Photography 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 175 Basic Lighting Skills 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 180 Digital Imaging 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 297 Professional Portfolio 3 hrs transfer credit

Art Elective:

Select 3 credits:

ART 121 History of Western Art I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 122 History of Western Art II 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 129 Art Appreciation 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 131 Survey of Non-Western Art 3 hrs transfer credit

Specialization Option:

Select 18 credits:

PHOTO 196 Careers in Photography 1 hr transfer credit
PHOTO 267 Video Production 4 hrs credit
PHOTO 268 Event and Wedding Photography 4 hrs credit
PHOTO 276 Commercial Techniques 4 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 282 Fine Art Process 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 283 Portraiture 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 285 Digital Color Production 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 286 Independent Photo Project 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 287 Independent Photo Studio 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 291 Survey of Contemporary Photography 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 292 Photo Workshop: Special Topics 4 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 293 Advanced Portraiture 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 298 Seminar 1 hr transfer credit
PHOTO 299 Internship 3 hrs credit (variable credit)

III. Electives (3)

Select 3 credits from any courses in ART, PHOTO, or GC

Photographic Studies, A.A.S.