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Photographic Technology

PGY-AS


Barton Gilmore, Lead Instructor, CL (727) 791-2685
Paul Miehl, Academic Department Coordinator, CL (727) 791-5997

Dr. Jonathan Steele, Dean, CL (727) 791-5987

The Photographic Technology Program at St. Petersburg College will prepare students to work with comprehensive technical and theoretical training in commercial, advertising and industrial photography and a wide range of photographic and imaging technologies. Students will be qualified to apply to work in advertising agencies, design and photographic studios, digital labs, and other businesses utilizing photography for display and sales.

Students will develop entry-level skills for the editorial, advertising, fine art and photo technology fields. The program provides an excellent means to explore an interest in photography either as a hobby or for professional development. It is ideal for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of commercial photography, or to complement careers in public relations, graphic design or writing.


APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR
20091/0415 (BEGINNING 8/24/2009) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~



GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (18 credits)
* Enhanced World View Requirement
ENC 1101 - COMPOSITION I or (Honors) 3
SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3
     or (SPC 1017H, SPC 1065, SPC 1608, or SPC 1608H)
ARH 2051 ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY 3
Mathematics - One college level course with MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix 3
* Social & Behavioral Sciences Approved Course  3
PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS 3
     or (PHI 1602HPHI 1631, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649)
Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement

MAJOR COURSES (46 credits) - Grade of C or higher is required
ARH 1000 UNDERSTANDING ART 3
     or (PGY 2000 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
ART 1201C DESIGN I 3
ART 1300C DRAWING I 3
DIG 2115C DIGITAL IMAGING 3
PGY 2215C PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PORTRAITURE 4
PGY 2401C PHOTOGRAPHY I 3
PGY 2107C LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAHY 3
PGY 2110C COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY 3
PGY 2201C PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO LIGHTING 3
PGY 2404C INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY 3
PGY 2446C ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES/PHOTOGRAPHY 3
PGY 2470C THEMES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 3
PGY 2475C PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 3
PGY 2801C DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 3
PGY 2940C PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/INTERNSHIP 3

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS

64

C&I 3/24/2009 ~ BOT 4/21/09