Photography: Career Associate

The Photography Associate in Fine Arts degree prepares students for entry-level employment in both artistic and commercial photography. This hands-on curriculum teaches students the fundamental skills and techniques involved in traditional photography with an added emphasis on the digital arena. Students have the opportunity to create and prepare their photographic works in state-of-the-art digital and traditional photographic labs and a studio, as well as attend lectures and critiques. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have acquired the appropriate photography and art portfolio necessary for admission by four-year institutions. While this program prepares students for entry-level employment, it may also serve to transfer to many four-year institutions and professional photography schools. HACC’s Art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which is a specialized accrediting agency for schools of art and design that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. NASAD’s major responsibility is the accreditation of education programs in art and design including the establishment of curricular standards and guidelines for specific degrees and credentials. Institutional membership is gained only through the peer review process of accreditation. This program is offered part-time in the evenings and weekends and both part-time and full-time during the day.  The complete program is only available at the Harrisburg Campus. Some courses in the program may be available at the Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York campuses.

Training is provided in both artistic and commercial photographic applications for entry-level job opportunities, as well as for transferring to a four-year institution, or professional art schools.  In addition, this program may be taken for personal growth or for advancement by those already employed in some phase of photography or graphic arts.  Students should recognize that this field often requires an apprenticeship after graduation (photographic “assisting”) before higher level jobs may be secured.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II (or)  3 
   ENGL 104 Technical Writing (or)  (3) 
   ENGL 106 Business Writing  (3) 
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
ART 105 Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design  3 
ART 115 Beginning Digital Photography  3 
ART 117 Photoshop for Photographers  3 
ART 121 Drawing I  3 
ART 182 Art Through the Ages II (Core A, D)  3 
ART 183 Modern Art  3 
ART 186 History and Aesthetics of Photography  3 
ART 201 Color Photography  3 
ART 205 Color Digital Photography  3 
ART 206 Studio Photography  3 
ART 208 Advanced Digital Photography  3 
ART 209 Photography Seminar  3 
*ART 100-299 Art Electives  6 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Utilize the basic craft and aesthetic principles of photography

Apply acquired skills to both art and commercial photography

Acquire knowledge of the history and aesthetics of photography and art

Write and speak effectively

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations