Photography and Digital Imaging
at
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, Oklahoma

Course Sequence
This is a suggested course sequence. The actual course sequence will be worked out with your advisor.

First Year, Fall Semester

ART 1433 Fundamentals I
CS 1113 Computer Concepts
ENGL 1113 English Composition I
HIST 1483 American History to 1865
JOUR 1133 Beginning Photography &
JOUR 1131 Beginning Photo Darkroom
JOUR 2400 Seminar
JOUR 2441 Fall Break Landscape Trip
ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation

First Year, Spring Semester
ENGL 1213 English Composition II
JOUR 1223 Digital Imaging I—Photoshop
JOUR 2023 Photojournalism
JOUR 2400 Seminar
MATH 1483 College Contemporary Math
POLI 1113 American National Government
HPEA - Activity Elective

Summer Session*

Second Year, Fall Semester
JOUR 2043 Light and Lighting
JOUR 2113 Digital Imaging II—Photoshop
JOUR 2133 Intermediate Photography
JOUR 2400 Seminar
JOUR 2441 Fall Break Landscape Trip
HPEA - Activity Elective
SPCH 1713 Introduction to Oral Communication
Major Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester
JOUR 2213 Photographic Studio Practice
JOUR 2143 Advanced Photography
JOUR 2283 Industry Issues
JOUR 2313 Digital Imaging III—Photoshop
JOUR 2400 Seminar
Major Elective

The Seminars cover topics such as Flash Photography, Wedding Photography, Available Light, Crime Scene Photography, Alternative Darkroom Processes, and more!

*Students may wish to take a summer session to lighten the course load or to work on additional course work. During the summer, Dr. Cope offers a landscape workshop, which students may wish to attend. Many student attend the PPO School during June.

Students should plan to attend the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma convention, in the fall, and the Professional Photographers of America, Inc., convention in January.

PHOTO EQUIPMENT

It is not advised that students purchase too much equipment prior to enrolling. Most students will learn more about what they want and need after beginning their collegiate studies. Students should be prepared to purchase a SLR digital camera during their first year.

During the second year, students should plan to purchase additional professional equipment.