Program Details

Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Photographic Media Arts)

Associate of Applied Arts

Tidewater Community College

The Specialization in Photographic Media Arts provides students with instruction in current photographic technology, video and related media. Students are provided an opportunity to tell stories, capture moments and communicate through the use of visual images. Students will be introduced to composition, lighting techniques and a variety of camera equipment, hardware and software necessary for the capture, imaging and output of photographic projects. Students will be introduced to techniques and best practices regarding ideation, creative processes and visual problem solving, a skill set mandatory for the highly competitive field of photography. Graduates are prepared for jobs in the photography industry, to include agency photographer, photographer's assistant, freelance photographer, fine art photographer, and art center educators.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Tidewater Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights	TCC had 9 graduates in 2020-21, 9 graduates in 2019-20, 7 graduates in 2018-19, 8 graduates in 2017-18, and 12 graduates in 2016-17 in the AAA program in Studio Arts (Photographic Media Arts).

Related Programs & Certifications

On Completion You Are Ready For

Credential

Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate - Photographic Media Arts

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Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	TCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning	TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree. For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Tidewater Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

3364

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community College	Graphic Design, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Graphic Design: Interactive Design Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Visual Design	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Photo Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Major	Associate	Associate of Art	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Visual Art, A.F.A.	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph-Macon College	Studio Art (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Art History (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Digital Media Arts Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Art: Graphic Design (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Film Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry University	Art: Studio (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Cinema, A.F.A.	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Photography and Media, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Photography and Film with concentration in Filmmaking, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Photography and Film with concentration in Photography, Bachelor of Fine Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BA in Art History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts: Art History Specialization, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts: English Specialization, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Art History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Art History, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Art History-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Studio Art-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BA in Art History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Art History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Art History, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Arts Management - Art (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Arts Management - Music (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Arts Management - Theater (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Arts Management - Film (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-4021.00	Photographers	Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1011.00	Art Directors	Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1014.00	Special Effects Artists and Animators	Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1013.00	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
13-2022.00	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
25-4011.00	Archivists	Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-4012.00	Curators	Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-4013.00	Museum Technicians and Conservators	Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-1019.00	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	All artists and related workers not listed separately.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 64 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Photographic Media Arts) at Tidewater Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$165	Per Credit	$10,560	$0	$10,560	Tuition is subject to change by action of the State Board for Community Colleges. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
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Institutional Fee	$7	Per Credit	$448	0	$448	Used to fund expenses related to campus parking including, but no limited to parking improvements, signage, parking lot repairs, lot security, and overall improvements. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$192	0	$192	Used to fund various student activities and programs including, but not limited to honor societies, leadership training, community and cultural events, clubs, athletics, student publications, and learning assistance. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Auxiliary Capital Fee	$20	Per Credit	$1,280	0	$1,280	Used to construct, maintain, and operate facilities for which state General Fund dollars are not permitted. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.