This area of concentration provides a foundation whether you're interested in transferring to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Photography or seeking employment in a studio or photography business.
Career options include, but are not limited to, employment as assistants in the fields of portrait photography, commercial photography, computer imaging, and photojournalism.
Preparation for IHCC
You should have a strong background in general education and a strong background in visual arts.
Recommended Courses:
| Course Name: | Credits |
| Composition I and II | 6 |
| Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Literature course | 3 |
| Foundations of Photography | 3 |
| Photography and Photography II | 6 |
| Color Photography | 3 |
| Photography: Enhancements | 3 |
| Photography: Portraiture | 3 |
| Photography: Environmental | 3 |
| Photo Journalism | 3 |
| Digital Photography | 3 |
| Lab Science course | 3 |
| Mathematics course | 3 |
| Math or Science elective | 2 |
| US History or Western Civilization course | 3 |
| Social Science electives | 6 |
| Introduction to Computers or Computer Essentials | 1-3 |
| Business courses | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Introduction to Graphic Imagery | 2 |
| Graphic Imaging | 2 |
| Digital Publication Design | 2 |
| Design Form & Function | 2 |
| 3-D Design | 2 |
| 2-D Design | 2 |
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