Photography (A)
The Associate Degree in Photography is designed to provide theoretical and practical preparation in photography. Graduates will be able to work as professionals in commercial areas of the photographic field.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Goals of the program
- To train a professional photographer with a high ethical and aesthetic sense who dominates the field of photography.
- Develop a professional in the photography area with knowledge that will allow you to establish your own business.
Program objectives
- Create and manipulate digital images for professional photography.
- Master the use and management of the camera, lighting equipment and computer programs to manipulate photographs.
- Know the basic elements to develop a business model in the field of professional photography.
- Know the legal and ethical aspects of the field of professional photography.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
This Program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of professional photography work.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment and the computer programs used in the field of photography.
- Recognize photography as a business option to put into practice the skills required in this professional field.
Skills
- Use the inherent vocabulary to the discipline of photography correctly.
- Integrate and apply the principles and foundations of both theory and practice in the field of photography in real situations in the world of work.
- Install and operate equipment related to the field of photography.
- Operate specialized computer programs used in the field of photography.
Attitudes
- Make responsible decisions taking into consideration the ethical and moral aspects of the profession.
- Recognize the necessity to stay updated in the technological advances in the field of photography.
Admission Requirements
- All students interested in this program must meet the Admission Requirements to Associate Degree Programs established in the General Catalog of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
Transfer and Intra University Transfers Requirements
- Meet the Admission Requirements for transfer students or intra university transfers established in the General Catalog of the University.
- Have a minimum average of 2.50 in the university of origin.
Retention Requirements
- Meet the Academic Progress Norms established in the General Catalog of the University.
- Pass the courses required for the major with the minimum grade of C.
Graduation Requirements
- Meet the Graduation Requirements established in the General Catalog of the University.
- Complete all the Program requirements.
- Obtain a minimum general average of 2.50.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Photography
| General Education Requirements |
27 credits |
| Major Requirements |
27 credits |
| Electives |
6 credits |
| Total |
60 credits |
General Education Requirements - 27 credits
Major Requirements - 27 credits