Photography, A.S.
The MSJC Photography program offers adult learners digital production and workflow skills. Photography students are immersed in project-based, active, and real-world production challenges as well as creative skill set development. Career-oriented photographers embark on a path of inquiry that explores visual communication by creating images with professional visual impact, industry-standard quality, and mastery of digital asset management.
AS.PHOT
Design Your Future!
Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
MSJC General Education Option A
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| HIST/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| PHOT-524 | Digital Photography Production II (formerly PHOT-224) | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| PHOT-530 | History of Still Photography (formerly PHOT-130) | 3 |
| PHOT-525 | Digital Photography Production III (formerly PHOT-225) | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| PHOT-790 | Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory | 1 |
| DIG-190 | Video Production I (formerly Digital Video Design I) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PHOT-791 | Professional Production Studio Laboratory | 1 |
| BADM-104 | Business Communications | 3 |
| DIG-580 | Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | 3 |
| DIG-592 | Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | 3 |
| DIG-181 | Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-581) | 3 |
| PHOT-549 | Work Experience Education: Photography | 1 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Photography Courses | 16 | |
| Photography Electives | 3 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| PHOT-125 | Digital Photography Production I | 3 |
| PHOT-524 | Digital Photography Production II (formerly PHOT-224) | 3 |
| PHOT-525 | Digital Photography Production III (formerly PHOT-225) | 3 |
| PHOT-790 | Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three units of the following: | 3 | |
| Video Production I | ||
| Business Communications | ||
or BADM-104H | Honors Business Communications | |
| Work Experience Education: Digital Media | ||
| Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | ||
| 3D Animation (formerly DIG-170) | ||
| Digital Media Capstone | ||
| Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | ||
| Special Projects: Photography | ||
| History of Still Photography (formerly PHOT-130) | ||
| Professional Production Studio Laboratory | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
Discover information about careers that interest you!
- Take a Career Quiz to learn about yourself and receive career suggestions based on your interests.
- Search available in-demand jobs in your career areas of interest and find up-to-date salaries and education requirements.
- Find the MSJC Program that connects your interests to a career.
Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.