Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Photography.

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Conceptual and Problem-Solving Skills

Make creative decisions that support conceptual impact, cohesiveness and memorability of created images
Integrate key conceptual elements (such as mood, narrative, introducing the unexpected) with technical elements (such as composition, lighting, point of view) to suggest a story or elicit an emotional response from the viewer
Address creative and technical issues that include project parameters and modeled client expectations
Lighting Skills

Utilize indoor and outdoor lighting, studio lighting techniques, lighting with constant light sources, and mixed lighting situations
Work effectively with natural light and demonstrate understanding of the relationship between time of day and variations related to quality of light
Work effectively with point source, flood, spot, diffused and reflected light
Camera Capture Skills

Demonstrate full knowledge of digital SLR components
Demonstrate understanding of exposure controls
Effectively use a light meter for multiple lighting situations
Digital Imaging

Apply Photoshop techniques using various tools, layers, curves and selections with digital images
Apply retouching skills and color correction knowledge consistent with industry standards
Digital Printing

Produce professional quality prints
Create high quality print portfolio demonstrating printing skill and overall quality of images required for petition to graduate
Demonstrate understanding of archival qualities, including ink and paper stability
Professional Readiness

Demonstrate knowledge of industry trends and professional practices related to professional photography
Produce professional materials required for an entry-level job search
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

AA Photography Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:

1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
1 Employment Communications & Practices