Photography, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Not accepting new students at Kennedy-King Not accepting new students at Malcolm X Not accepting new students at Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Not accepting new students at Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Photography. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Arts (AA) degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you earn your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor’s-level programs. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 115 | Beginning Darkroom Photography 1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher) 2 | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 113 | Beginning Digital Photography 1 | 3 |
| ART 114 | Appreciation Of Photography 1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| Life Sciences course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART 116 | Intermediate Black and White Photography 1 | 3 |
| ART 117 | Beginning Color Photography 1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1,2 | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ART 213 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 200-A | Art Projects: Photography 1 | 2 |
| Physical Sciences course (with lab) 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ART 270 | Photography Portfolio | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 2,3 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 2,3 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
- 1
Pathway course
- 2
General Education course
- 3
Select from the Humanities courses below
HUM/FINE Course Recommendations
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 103 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM 105 | The New World Of Mass Media | 3 |
| HUM 123 | Intro To Arts & Ideas | 3 |
| FIN ART 104 | The World Of The Cinema | 3 |
| FIN ART 105 | History of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture | 3 |
| FIN ART 108 | Hist Of Arch Paint Sculp II | 3 |
| FIN ART 109 | History Of Cinema | 3 |