The Photography Program at Iowa Central prepares students for a wide range of exciting, distinguished careers as creative, innovative leaders in the photography industry. The program consists of building a strong foundation in commercial photography, fine art photography, and portraiture by exploring theory and practice. Students develop proficiency in digital and analog photography from capture through print and digital presentation. Along their learning pathway, students receive hands-on experience in studio lighting, black and white processing, basic video production and editing, alternative processes, and presentation practices. Focus will be placed on establishing an authentic personal brand utilizing a wide range of business and marketing strategies.
Our faculty and staff consist of experienced professionals who create an environment that encourages creativity, technical aptitude and critical thinking. The Photography Program is devoted not only to the refinement of visual skills, but to the cultivation of the mind. In addition to teaching technical skills and artistic design, the program stresses positive work habits and helps students develop personal style and career goals. Our objective is to successfully educate and graduate professional image makers with the technical, theoretical, artistic and business skills necessary for their success. Upon completion of our program, graduates can expect to open their own business, freelance, or fill employment positions in the marketplace of today's ever-changing professional imaging industry.
Enrollment Date: Fall Semester, Spring Semester with Instructor Approval
Minimum Required Credits: 61
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Humanities
Program of Study
First Semester
ART 120 - 2-D Design 3 credits 1
ART 184 - Photography 3 credits 1
CIS 265 - Photoshop 1 3 credits
PHT 120 - Concepts in Photography I 3 credits
SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 credits 1,3, 4
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 1,4
Total Hours: 16
Second Semester
ART 115 - Graphic Design 3 credits
BUS 112 - Business Math 3 credits 1,4
PHT 106 - Introduction to Image Editing 3 credits
PHT 121 - Concepts in Photography II 3 credits
PHT 185 - Photography II 3 credits
PHT 947 - Practicum I 1 credits
Total Hours: 16
Third Semester
CIS 352 - Video Editing 3 credits
PHT 189 - Photography III 3 credits
PHT 233 - Commercial Photography 3 credits
PHT 254 - Business of Photography 3 credits
SMM 170 - Social Media Campaigns 3 credits
Total Hours: 15
Fourth Semester
ACC 102 - Workplace Accounting 3 credits
PHT 192 - Photography IV 3 credits
PHT 230 - Advanced Portraiture 3 credits
PHT 948 - Practicum II 1 credits
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits 1,4
Total Hours: 14
AAS Degree Total Hours: 61
Footnotes for Degree Requirements:
1 Required general education course.
2 Required elective course.
3 Institutional requirement.
4 May be substituted with a course from the same category on the General Education Course List .
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Stacy Ihrig, Human Resources, 515-574-1138, ihrig@iowacentral.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Kim Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, phone number 515-574-1138, whitmore@iowacentral.edu; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576.