2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Communication - Digital Photography - Specialization, A.A.S.

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The Digital Communication AAS in Digital Photography Specialization provides training in the field of graphic imaging. Students learn camera and associated equipment operation, image manipulation and production, photographic business management and design and concept development.

This award falls under HCC’s institutional Art + Design accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all art and design curricula. Art + Design at HCC includes the following programs: Digital Communication, Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Studio Art.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0303

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ARTC 1305 - Basic Graphic Design Credits: 3
PHTC 1371 - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Credits: 3
ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) Credits: 3
PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

PHTC 2349 - Photo Digital Imaging II Credits: 3
IMED 1359 - Writing for Digital Media Credits: 3
PHTC 1343 - Expressive Photography Credits: 3
PHTC 1353 - Portraiture I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
ARTV 1351 - Digital Video Credits: 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) Credits: 3

Semester Total: 9

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

PHTC 1345 - Illustrative Photography I Credits: 3
PHTC 1351 - Photojournalism I Credits: 3
PHTC 2353 - Portraiture II Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

XXXX #3## - Math/Natural Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
PHTC 2340 - Photographic Studio Management Credits: 3
IMED 2388 - Internship-Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia Credits: 3 (Capstone)
PHTC 2343 - Portfolio Development Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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