Professional Photography
Professional Photography
The Professional Photography program at Iowa Central Community College will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the photo industry and all the requisite skills to go into the business of photography. Students will be prepared to gain entry-level jobs in the areas of commercial photography, event photography, photojournalism, and portraiture. Students will receive a strong education in Professional Photography by participating in hands-on learning and classroom discussions in Iowa Central's state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and computer labs. Instruction will focus on digital applications of photography, but students will also have an opportunity to learn analog darkroom techniques for a fully-rounded photographic education.
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
The following schedule is a guide to obtain an Associate of Applied Arts Degree from Iowa Central Community College in Professional Photography. Additional courses may be required before you can take a college-level English or Mathematics course.
*Pending approval from the Department of Education
A.A.S. Degree
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART-184 | Photography | 3.0 |
| SPC-122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| 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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Staff
| Rochelle Green | Coordinator/Instructor | 515-574-1182 | green@iowacentral.edu |
| Jennifer Condon | Dean, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1190 | condon@iowacentral.edu |
| Jenny Shivers | Associate, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1252 | shivers@iowacentral.edu |
