Our program stresses conceptual development and social awareness aligned with the integration of professional techniques and strategies, in the development of a dynamic career in image-making.
Curriculum is subject to change.
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 |
Photography + Imaging Curriculum Map | Requirements: 18 credits |
H+S Requirements | 6 credits |
Humanities and Sciences Electives (2) – Terms 5-8 | |
Choose any two from a list of 15 to 20 H&S classes appropriate for Designmatters. | |
Studio Requirements | 6 credits |
PHOT-254 Fine Art Photography – Term 4 | |
Choose 1 course from: | |
PHOT-319 Portrait + Identity | |
PHOT-316 Editorial Photography | |
PHOT-318 From Still to Motion | |
PHOT-308 Documentary Photography | |
PHOT-361 Entrepreneurial Strategies | |
Designmatters Requirements | 6 credits |
TDS-TBD: Designmatters TDS -- Terms 5-8 | |
PHOT-421 Video + Multi-Media |
There’s so much art and design in this school—take it step-by-step.
Ron Gutierrez Photography & Imaging Student