Visual Arts, Photography and Film Specialization
Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.)
Purpose
For students who intend to pursue careers in photography and/or film production. Program coursework provides a foundation for the fine and applied arts and allows students to learn techniques specific to darkroom photography, digital photography and digital filmmaking. Students are required to prepare portfolios of their work.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I | 3 | |
| ART 111 Introduction to the Arts I | 3 | CST 151 for film majors |
| ART 121 Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I | 3 | |
| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II | 3 | |
| ART 132 Fundamentals of Design II | 3 | |
| ART 133 Visual Arts Foundation | 4 | |
| PHT 105 Basic Photography | 3 | PHT 101, PHT 150 for film majors |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| CST 100 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | See Note 1. |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | |
| Information Technology Elective | 1 | |
| PHT 164 Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | PHT 151 for film majors |
| Health or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Photography or Film Elective | 3 | See Note 4. |
| General Elective | 3 | . |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation | 1 | |
| PHT 110 History of Photography | 3 | ART 150 for film majors |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3 | See Note 3. |
| PHT 264 Digital Photography II | 3 | PHT 135 or Film Elective |
| Photography or Film Elective | 3 | See Note 4. |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 65 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- Film majors should take CST 131, CST 136, CST 140 or other courses related to performance or production in lieu of CST 100. Students should consult with their faculty advisors.
- The social/behavioral science elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY and SOC.
- The mathematic/science elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: BIO, CHM, GOL, MTH, NAS and PHY.
- The photography or film elective requirements can be satisfied with PHT courses and any ART and CST courses related to acting, production, or animation. Students should consult with their faculty advisors.
- Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 804-706-5086 (Chester) or 804-594-1509 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
