Professional Photography
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, photojournalism, and portraiture by exploring the theory and practice of photography while working with state-of-the-art equipment. 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 photographic business, freelance, or fill employment positions in the marketplace of today's ever-changing professional imaging industry.
Possible Careers
- Advertising Photography
- Art Director
- Commercial Product Photography
- Desktop Publisher
- Investigative Photography
- Media and Communication Worker
- Photo Illustration
- Photo Documentation
- Photo Journal & Visual Communications
- Photographic Process Worker
- Photo Web Design
- Reports & Correspondent
- Studio Portrait Photography
- Wedding Photography
Course Schedule
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART-184 | Photography | 3.0 |
| SPC-122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
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| xxx-xxx | General Education Equivalent | |
| ART-151 | Design I | 3.0 |
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1.0 |
| JOU-210 | Media Law and Ethics | 3.0 |
| CSC-110 | Intro to Computers | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| GRA-176 | Layout Design I | 3.0 |
| CIS-265 | Photoshop I (optional) | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 16.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PHT-185 | Photography II | 3.0 |
| BUS-102 | Intro to Business | 3.0 |
| BUS-112 | Business Math | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| xxx-xxx | General Education Equivalent | |
| ART-115 | Graphic Design | 3.0 |
| PSY-111 | Intro to Psychology | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| xxx-xxx | General Social Science Equivalent | |
| CIS-266 | Photoshop II (optional) | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 15.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PHT-189 | Photography III | 3.0 |
| PHT-195 | Basic Set and Prop Design I | 3.0 |
| PHT-250 | Marketing in Photography | 2.0 |
| PHT-233 | Commercial Photography | 3.0 |
| SMM-170 | Social Media Campaigns | 3.0 |
| PHT-288 | Photography in Journalism | 3.0 |
| xxx-xxx | Business Elective (optional) | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PHT-192 | Photography IV | 3.0 |
| PHT-196 | Basic Set and Prop Design II | 3.0 |
| PHT-299 | Photography Portfolio Development | 1.0 |
| PHT-258 | Business of Photography | 2.0 |
| PHT-230 | Advanced Portraiture | 3.0 |
| ACC-111 | Intro to Accounting | 3.0 |
| ART-116 | Graphic Design II (optional) | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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A.A.S. Degree Total Hours: 66.0 |
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