Learn to apply traditional and digital photography tools to cultivate your creative voice, hone your skills and investigate cultural questions.
Our program stresses conceptual development and social awareness aligned with the integration of professional techniques and strategies in developing a dynamic career in image-making.
Curriculum is subject to change.
For students entering Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
| TERM 1 | |
| Writing Studio OR Writing Studio: Intensive | 3 |
| Design 1 | 3 |
| Concept | 3 |
| Imaging 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Photographic Processes 1 | 3 |
| TERM 2 | |
| Intro to Modernism OR 3 Credits of HHIS | 3 |
| Composition | 3 |
| View Camera | 3 |
| Imaging 2 | 3 |
| Core Lighting | 3 |
| TERM 3 | |
| History of Photo 1 OR History of Photo 2 | 3 |
| Professional Presentation | 3 |
| Basics of Video Production | 3 |
| 3rd Term Review | 0 |
| Portrait Lighting | 3 |
| Color | 3 |
| TERM 4 | |
| Architecture | 3 |
| Fine Art Photography | 3 |
| Still Life 1 OR Product Photography | 3 |
| TERM 5 | |
| Business and Professional Practice OR Business, Entrepreneurship or Professional Practices course | 3 |
| 5th Term Review | 0 |
| Design 2 | 3 |
| Location Photography | 3 |
| TERM 6 | |
| Portfolio Development | 3 |
| Transdisciplinary Studio | 3 |
| TERM 7 | |
| 7th Term Review | 0 |
| Photo Production | 3 |
| TERM 8 | |
| Final Crit | 3 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Humanities and Sciences electives: | |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Science and Technology | 3 |
| Business and Professional Practice | 3 |
| Any of the above | 18 |
| Studio electives | 15 |
| TOTAL | |
| Total H&S units | 45 |
| Total Studio units | 75 |
| Total Required Units | 120 |
There’s so much art and design in this school—take it step-by-step.
Ron Gutierrez Photography & Imaging Student