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Program Guidelines • 2017-2018

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (see pages 48-49)Area of Study CreditsGEM 1 - Written Communication 6GEM 2 - Oral Communication 3GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing 3-5GEM4-ScientificWaysofKnowing 8GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing 1 3GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 2 0GEM 7 - Institutionally Designated 4

Program RequirementsCourse No. Title CreditsART-121 2D/Design Foundations 3COMJ-140 Mass Media in a Free Society 3PHTO-183 Introduction to Digital Photography 3PHTO-288 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 PHTO-289 Photojournalism 3PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology 3THEA-101 Introduction to Theatre 3

Elective RequirementsCourses 100-level or higher 10-12 Total Credits (minimum) 60

Notes:1 This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program

Requirements.2 This General Education Requirement is met by the

Program Requirements.

PhotographyAssociate of Arts Degree

Transfer ProgramThe photographic image plays a vital role in contemporary society. The Photography program focuses on the constantly evolving knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to create visual images that communicate and stand on their own as an art form. The course of study offered at NIC gives students the opportunity to explore their role as photogra‑phers capturing images, creating art, and communicating their vision.