Advertising
AAS In Photography

The Associate of Applied Science in Photography with a specialization in Advertising degree prepares students for a career in commercial photography. Students gain an understanding of the current trends, practices, and history of imagery in advertising. Graduates of this specialization often begin as photographer’s assistants or digital technicians while evolving their career as a commercial, fine art, or editorial photographer.
Program Plan
Advertising Specialization
Semester One
- PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
- PHTC 1300 Photo Digital Imaging I
- PHTC 1371 Visual Workflow Design
- EDUC 1300 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success OR
- SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (Core – Component Area Option)
- ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing (Core – Communication)
Semester Two
- PHTC 2301 Intermediate Photography
- PHTC 1274 Directed Study Year One · Camera + Digital Darkroom
- PHTC 1340 Photographic Retouching I
- PHTC 1313 History of Photography
- ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics (Core · Social & Behavioral Sciences)
Semester Three
- PHTC 1345 Illustrative Photography I
- PHTC 2274 Directed Study Year Two · Camera + Digital Darkroom
- PHTC 1341 Color Photography I · Capture One + Digital Asset Management
- PHTC 2340 Photographic Studio Management
- MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Core · Mathematics)
Semester Four
- PHTC 2345 Illustrative Photography II OR
- PHTC 1343 Expressive Photography
- PHTC 1342 Photographic Retouching II
- PHTC 2343 Portfolio Development
- PHTC 2275 Studio + Location Production
- ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the Present) (Core · Creative Arts)
Semester Five
- PHTC 1302 Photographic Lab Techniques (Capstone Course)