Photography Curriculum

A.A. Degree in Photography

To earn an Associate in Arts Degree, the student must complete the MJC Associate Degree Requirements in addition to the coursework below. Courses should be selected with the assistance of a photography faculty advisor.

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult with an art faculty advisor and a counselor to ensure that all required transfer courses are completed.

Required Courses - Complete 18 Units Units
ART 170 [1] Basic Photography 3
ART 172 [2] Intermediate Photography 3
ART 173 [3] Digital Photography 3
ART 175 [3] Color Photography 3
ART 168 [1] Survey of Photography 3
ART 124 [2] Color and Design 1 3

Elective Courses - Complete at least 2 Units

ART 160 [1] Appreciation of Art 3
ART 161 [NP] American Art 3
ART 163 [NP] History of Modern Art 3
ART 164 [NP] History of Art 1 3
ART 165 [NP] History of Art 2 3
ART 178B-C [3] Advanced Photography (can be repeated) 3
JNAL 146B-C [NP] Newspaper Photo Staff 2-3
CGR 221 [NP] Image Capture and Manipulation
3

Units in A.A. Major
20