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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Photography, CSC

Photography, CSC

PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in photography. This program is offered at the Midlothian Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. 

CREDENTIALS:  A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Execute a body of photographic artwork utilizing various lighting and photographic equipment.
  2. Create a body of photographic work utilizing indoor studio lighting equipment and techniques.
  3. Compile a digital portfolio that can be used to satisfy professional requirements.

Required Courses

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 credits
PHT 110 - History of Photography (Offered Spring only) 3 credits
PHT 135 - Electronic Darkroom 3 credits
PHT 164 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credits
PHT 221 - Studio Lighting I (Offered Fall only) 3 credits
PHT 264 - Digital Photography II (Offered Spring only) 3 credits
PHT 216 - Outdoor and Wildlife Photography (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Options: ART 208, PHT 226, PHT 247 

Prerequisite(s): PHT 117 or divisional permission.

 3 credits
PHT 226 - Commercial Photography Additional Course Options: ART 208, PHT 216, PHT 247  Offered Spring only 3 credits
ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation Additional Course Option:  PHT 296 1 credit

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 25

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Student must develop a transfer portfolio during their last semester of study.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

Students may wish to review Device Considerations for Visual Arts Students on the Visual Arts Student Resources page of the college website. 

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