AA to BFA in Photography with Emphasis in Commercial Photography (Texas A&M University - Commerce) 2020-2021

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to Texas A&M University – Commerce)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TO
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY – EMPHASIS IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Catalog Year: 2020-2021 (You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.)

Career Path: Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

Available at: All Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information.

AA DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 15)

• ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
• MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
• ARTS 1316 – Drawing I
• SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
• ARTS 2356 – Photography I

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 15)

• ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course.
• ARTS 1303 – Art History I This is a (CB 050) Core course.
• ARTS 1311 – Design I
• SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a (CB 080) Core course.
• ARTS 2357 – Photography II

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 16)

• GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• PHYS 1401 – College Physics I This is a (CB 030) Core course.
• Studio Lighting Elective Studio Lighting Elective: North Lake recommends ARTS 2311 Design III (Photo Business); Richland recommends ARTS 2389 Academic Cooperative (Studio Lighting). OPTION: A student interested in Photography but unable to take either of the lighting classes needs to take PHO 210 Introduction to Studio Lighting at TAMU-Commerce and take any ARTS 2311 Design III (Advanced Photography) or any ARTS class as an elective.
• HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.
• ARTS 2313 – Design Communications I

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 14)

• GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• PHYS 1402 – College Physics II This is a (CB 030) Core course.
• PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
• HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a (CB 060) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy This is a (CB 040) Core course.
  

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COMMERCE
(For Transfer From Dallas College) ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TO
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY – EMPHASIS IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the Texas A&M University-Commerce portion of this transfer pathway, contact the College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts Academic Advisor at (903) 886-5175. It is best to apply to Texas A&M University-Commerce a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 16)

• ART 1312 Three-Dimensional Design & Color Theory
• PHO 209 Introduction to Video
• ART 333 History of Photography
• PHO 360 B&W Darkroom Technique
• ART 300 Typography (4 credit hours)

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 17)

• ART 1304 Survey of Art History II 
• PHO 350 Advance Digital Photography
• PHO 369 Alternative Print Making
• PHO 370 Advance Video (4 credit hours)
• ART 365 Design Communications I (4 credit hours)

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 14)

• PHO 341 Commercial Photography (4 credit hours)
• ART 404 History of Contemporary Art
• PHO 495 Photography Internship
• ART 472 Art Direction (4 credit hours)

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 13)

• PHO 450 Photography Seminar (4 credit hours)
• PHO 403 Business Practices in Photography
• ART Advance Art History Course
• PHO or ART Elective