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Program Title:

 Professional Photography 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name and Location: Professional Photography Technology (EP) 
Award Description: The Professional Photography Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is an in-depth Photography Program. The curriculum for the Professional Photography Technology degree is designed to develop the aspiring photographer`s shooting skills, with emphasis on building technical abilities as well as the liberal education studies. Persistence and motivation are keys to securing employment and advancement.  
Career Opportunities: The courses of study in the Professional Photography Technology degree are designed to train the graduate for an entry-level position as a well-rounded professional photographer with the ability to think through and solve the many technical and esthetic problems associated with this very conceptual and inventive career field. As a photographer`s assistant or photographer, job opportunities exist in large corporate and industrial settings as well as privately owned studios. 

Technical Studies Required:

43 Credits
PRPO1011 Introduction to Professional Photography 2
PRPO1051 Ambient Lighting Controls 3
PRPO1071 Photographic Design 2
PRPO1170 Photographer`s Assistant 3
PRPO1201 Studio Lighting 4
or
PRPO1241 Portraiture I 4
PRPO1400 Digital Darkroom I 3
PRPO1800 Digital Darkroom II 3
PRPO2100 Digital Darkroom III 3
PRPO2401 Portraiture II 4
or
PRPO2431 Advertising Photography 4
PRPO2410 Business of Photography 2
PRPO2420 Product Photography 3
or
PRPO2530 Portraiture III 3
PRPO2460 Wedding Photography 3
or
PRPO2510 Advanced Studio Photography 3
PRPO2580 Professional Photography Internship I 2
PRPO2821 Professional Photography Portfolio 4
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2

General Education Required:

9 Credits
COMM2050 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3

General Education Electives:

9 Credits
Hennepin Technical College’s 2000-level general education courses meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Technical Studies Electives:

6 Credits
Any PRPO course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 67

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