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CSN AAS Photography: Commercial Photography Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Art and Design
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/artarea
WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Photography: Commercial Photography, AAS.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
 
CSN AAS PHOTOGRAPHY: COMMERICAL PHOTOGRAPHY: DESCRIPTION
The award winning CSN Commercial Photography Program trains students in the advanced technical and creative skills crucial for success as professional photographers.  Our faculty of experienced industry professionals teaches students the skills needed to produce, refine, and excel in professional-level image making. Using critical thinking, professional digital workflows, and mastery of cutting-edge photographic and lighting equipment, students learn to create professional quality images in our state-of-the-art studio facilities.
The coursework in our AAS degree in Commercial Photography prepares students for specialized careers in the photographic industry.  Among these opportunities are Digital Imaging, Portraiture, Wedding, Product, Food, Sports & Entertainment, Beauty & Fashion, and Fine Art Photography to name a few.

 

Semester #1 (15-17 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • MATH 104B  or above

  • English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

    • ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 107  or ENG 110  or ENG 113   

  • Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   

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Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

    • HIST 100  or PSC 101   

  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Elective (Special Program ) - Credits 3: 

    • ​See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   

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Semester #3 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • ​See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Elective (Special Program) - Credits 3:

    • ​See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   

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Semester #4 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #5 (2 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.
    Recommended Courses

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