Photographic Technology (PHT.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes  represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College. 

  • Students will demonstrate aesthetic awareness in the production of photographic imagery.
  • Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics and properties of color images.
  • Students will use information to formulate an opinion or conclusion

Program Plan 2024-2025
Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
PHO 1220 Fundamentals of Photography 3
PHO 1550 History of Photography 3
PHO 1700 Beginning Digital Photography 4
Gen Ed Communication/English 3
  Required Supportive Course – see catalog 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  16

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
PHO 1500 Advanced Photography 3
PHO 2100 Color Photography 3
  Secondary Requirement – see catalog 3 3
Gen Ed Mathematics/Science 3
  Secondary Requirement – see  catalog 3 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed Written Communication 3
PHO 2402 - 2404 Special Projects - see catalog 2-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  5-7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
PHO 2050 Studio Photography 3
PHO 2700 Advanced Digital Photography 4
  Required Supportive Course– see catalog 3
  Secondary Requirement – see  catalog 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
PHO 2110 Advanced Color Photography 3
PHO 2452 - 2453 Special Projects 2-3
  Required Supportive Course – see catalog 3
Gen Ed Social Science 3
Elective Any course 1000 level or above 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14-15
TOTAL CREDITS  62-66

Note: To receive MTA endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each MTA category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.