Photography, A.F.A.

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(Code 250)

Suggested GRCC Program:

Associate of Fine Arts in Photography

Students should consult with the Visual Arts Department Head.

AT Studio Major:

Minimum of 12 credits Studio support is required

AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design 1 – Principles (3/6)
AT 131 - Two Dimensional Design 2 Color (3/6)
AT 140 - Drawing 1 (3/6)
PO 101 - Photography 1 (3/6)

Photography Emphasis

21 credits required

Prerequisites:

12 credits required

PO 102 - Photography 2 (3/6)
PO 106 - Digital Image Processing 1 (3/6)
PO 107 - Digital Image Processing 2- Color (3/6)
PO 230 - Digital Image Processing Applications (3/6)

Additionally

9 credits required; choose from:

PO 126 - Film Image Processing – 1 (3/6)
PO 127 - Film Image Processing 2 (3/6)
PO 220 - View Camera: Large Format Photography (3/6)
PO 240 - Studio Portrait Techniques (3/6)
PO 250 - Studio Illustrative Techniques (3/6)

Art/Design History:

9 credits required (concurrently completes 8 credits MACRAO Humanities requirement)

3 Credits Required:

PO 105 - History of Photography as Art (3/3)

6 Credits Required

Choose from:

AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 (3/3)
AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 (3/3)
AT 271 - History of Modern Art (3/3)

General Education Studies (MACRAO) and Electives:

23 credits required

1 credit Wellness (WE)
6 credits (at least) English Composition
8 credits Humanities (Group I Distribution): 9 credits from PO 105 , AT 105 , AT 106 , or AT 271
8 credits Social Science (Group II Distribution):
- 3 credits PS 110 required
8 credits Science-Mathematics (Group III Distribution); one course must be a lab.

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.