Photojournalism Degree

Photojournalism

Associate of Arts Degree

(STATE CODE 08321)

Also see Journalism for a different AA degree option.

Associate Degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The photo program at Pierce has switched to digital cameras and pro­cessing. Darkrooms with chemicals for developing film and printing pictures are no longer used. We now have a state-of-the-art digital photo lab where students can use Mac computers for image processing and printing, as is currently done in the industry.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Completing the Associate Degree does not necessarily meet the university-admission requirements for transfer. An Associate Degree is not a requirement for transfer to either the CSU or UC campuses. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have unique transfer requirements. However, if you would like to transfer to a university and earn an associate degree, early educational planning can make this goal achievable. You should meet with a counselor early in your studies to develop an Educational Plan that fulfills both transfer requirements and associate degree requirements.

See page 48 of this catalog for more information on transfer requirements and resources.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, gather information, write clearly and correctly, and present relevant news or persuasive information at a professional level.
  • Think critically, creatively, and independently; evaluate their own work and the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, style, and correctness.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history of mass communi­cations (journalism, cinema, broadcasting), the diversity of groups in a global society in relationship to communications, and the role of mass communications in society.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical concepts, legal implications, considerations, and practices that guide the mass media professions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply tools and technologies appropri­ate for the production, editing and presentation of visual, aural, textual, or other media content.

 

MAJOR – REQUIRED COURSES

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

BRDCSTG 1 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting . . . . . . .3

JOURNAL 100 Social Values in Mass Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

JOURNAL 202 Advanced Newswriting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PHOTO 102 Advanced Digital Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PHOTO 20 Beginning Photojournalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PHOTO 21 News Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PHOTO 49 A&B Advanced Photographic Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OR

MULTIMD 801/MEDIART 801 Multimedia Storytelling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

OR

BRDCSTG 10 Radio Programming and Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MAJOR – ELECTIVE COURSES

SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS

Select a minimum of 9 semester units from the following:

ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

CINEMA 3 History of Motion Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

CO SCI 501 Introduction to Computers and Their Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

JOURNAL 217 Publication Laboratory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

JOURNAL 218 Practical Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

JOURNAL 220 Magazine Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PHOTO 16 Fundamental Commercial Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PUB REL 1 Principles of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MAJOR – TOTAL UNITS 39-42

GENERAL EDUCATION – REQUIRED COURSES

Students must complete one of the following General Education Plans:

LACCD GE LACCD General Education Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 units

CSU GE CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 units

IGETC Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum. . . . . . . .34-37 units