Program Overview

Photographic Communications, A.A.S.

Program Overview

The Photographic Communications program at Northwest College offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, preparing students for careers in photography and related fields.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
• Entry Term: Fall, Spring
• Program Format: On Campus
• Number of Credits: 60 hours
• Program Website: photo.nwc.edu

Program Structure

The program is divided into four terms, with the following courses:

Term 1

• BADM 1005 - Business Mathematics
• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• PHTO 1101 - First Year Seminar: Outdoor Photography
• PHTO 1610 - Introduction to Commercial Photography
• PHTO 2650 - Digital Imaging

Total Credits: 16

Term 2

• BADM 1020 - Business Communication
• PHTO 1600 - Survey of Photography
• PHTO 1630 - View Camera and Basic Lighting
• PHTO 2350 - Media Photography
• POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government

Total Credits: 16

Term 3

• PHTO 1550 - Outdoor Photography Seminar
• PHTO 2510 - Studio Illustration
• PHTO 2610 - Commercial Portrait
• PHTO 2710 - Professional Portfolio
• PHTO 2750 - Digital Photo Applications

Total Credits: 15

Term 4

• PHTO 0000 - Photography Elective Courses (2)
• PHTO 2520 - Studio Illustration II
• PHTO 2620 - Commercial Portrait II
• PHTO 2720 - Professional Portfolio II
• PHTO 2740 - Digital Color Photography

Total Credits: 15

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60

Course Type Key

• FYS=First Year Seminar
• GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM=Communications
• QR=Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW=Physical and Natural World
• HC=Human Condition
• CTY=Creativity
• MR=Major Requirement
• ME=Major Elective
• GE=General Elective

General Education Requirements

• FYS 0000 First Year Seminar
• GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM 0000 Communication
• QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World
• HC 0000 Human Condition
• CTY 0000 Creativity

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Employment Outcomes

• Quality: 9 out of 10 NWC Students would recommend NWC
• Value: $6 million+ grants & scholarships awarded to our students annually
• Experience: A true home away from home at Northwest College