Art Photography, Associate in Arts Degree
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Utilize various cameras, lenses, and photographic equipment to capture images that are both creatively and technically compelling in diverse lighting and environmental conditions.
- Develop skills in both traditional darkroom processes and contemporary digital software to produce high-quality photographic prints, with an emphasis on controlling exposure, contrast, tonal range, and color.
- Analyze and interpret photographic images with a critical eye, applying principles of visual literacy to discuss composition, meaning, and cultural context, while articulating informed critiques of their own work and the work of others.
- Create a cohesive and professional portfolio that showcases technical expertise, creative vision, and conceptual depth, tailored to individual artistic goals or career aspirations.
- Explore fine art photography as a medium for personal expression, developing the ability to conceptualize and execute projects that integrate aesthetic principles with meaningful narratives or ideas.
Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ARTP 10 | Understanding Photography | 3 |
| ARTP 11A | Beginning Photography : Black and White | 3 |
| ARTP 12A | Digital Image Editing I | 3 |
| ARTP 55 | Alternative Processes | 3 |
| or ARTP 15 | Portraiture Photography | |
| or ARTP 58 | Photographic Lighting | |
| Select six units from the following, not selected from the required core | 6 | |
| Intermediate Photography | ||
| Advanced Photogaphy | ||
| Digital Image Editing II | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Portraiture Photography | ||
| Alternative Processes | ||
| Photographic Lighting | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements | 42 | |
| Complete Competency Requirement, general education pattern (MPC General Education or Cal-GETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| ARTP 10 | Understanding Photography | 3 |
| ARTP 11A | Beginning Photography : Black and White | 3 |
| Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
| MPC GE Area 2 (MATH 10, STAT C1000, PSYC 19 or SOCI 19 Recommended) | 3-4 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTP 12A | Digital Image Editing I | 3 |
| ARTP 15 | Portraiture Photography or Alternative Processes or Photographic Lighting | 3 |
| MPC GE 1B (ENGL C1001 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTP 11B | Intermediate Photography or Advanced Photogaphy or Digital Image Editing II or History of Photography or Portraiture Photography or Alternative Processes or Photographic Lighting | 3 |
| MPC GE Area 5 & Lab | 4 | |
| Electives (COMM C1000 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTP 11B | Intermediate Photography or Advanced Photogaphy or Digital Image Editing II or History of Photography or Portraiture Photography or Alternative Processes or Photographic Lighting | 3 |
| MPC GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives | 3-4 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |