Duration
Four Years
Medium of instruction
English
Degree awarding body
SCD
Program Mission
The mission of the photography program is to provide a broad-based education in the production of photographic images through traditional and digital photographic mediums to contribute and practice effectively in their field.
Accreditation
Institutionally Accredited by OAAAQA（http://www.oaaa.gov.om/ar/Default.aspx） & Overseen by the MOHERI（https://www.moheri.gov.om） in the Sultanate of Oman. Substantial Equivalency of the Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD（https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/substantial-equivalency-programs/#scientific）). Quality Assurance Certificate from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI - Jordan（https://en.heac.org.jo/?page_id=7493）).
Program Description
Photography is visual communication that interprets the world with controlling light. Photography is the craft, science, and experience of image formation. The photography curriculum focuses on the concepts and techniques of transmitting knowledge, thoughts, moods, and feelings by making photographs on a photographic medium and educating students to be qualified photographers. The program includes camera procedures, equipment operation, conventional film production, color, photo composites, art, history, computer software utilization, and implementations of different subjects.
Program Objectives
Practice digital photography's artistic and technical aspects to improve their visual vision.
Develop professional photography skills to produce creative work.
Employ the main principles of digital photography to control equipment effectively.
Use different techniques, methods, and equipment to create advanced photographic images.
Program Learning Outcomes
Practice general educational knowledge such as research skills, business, and psychological principles to apply them in their respective profession.
Develop English proficiency level to communicate effectively using art and design terminology.
Apply art and design elements and principles to create artwork.
Identify themselves creatively in photographic media to implicate contemporary photographic art.
Develop superiority in photographic vision and professional skills to domain the photographic market.
Show professional and technical skills necessary to pursue the career path of their choice.
Perform professionally as a highly trained photographer equipped to exhibit and market their photographs.
Value and develop an awareness of the latest photographic styles to practice advanced skills creatively.
Career Opportunities
Photography graduates have potential careers in commercial photography, photojournalism, fine art exhibition and installation, media outlets such as magazines and newspapers either on a freelance or editorial basis, galleries, museums, and government.
first Year
Semester 1
DES511
Design Studio I A/B *
4
DES512
Technical Graphics I
3
DES513
Introduction to Design
3
ENG500
English for Art & Design I
3
LRT600
Learning Research Techniques
3
ART510
Drawing I
3
Semester 2
GRA510
Introduction to Computer Graphics
3
ENG600
English for Art & Design II
3
DES611
Design Studio II A/B *
4
ART610
Drawing II
3
PHO510
Photography I *
3
second Year
Semester 1
ART711
History of Art I
3
PHO610
Digital Video Basics
3
ELE500
Elective
3
ENG800
English Academic Writing
3
PHO611
Optics
3
PHO612
Photography II
3
Semester 2
PHO613
History of Photography
3
PHO711
Photojournalism
3
PHO710
Photography Lighting
3
ENG700
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
ARA510
Arabic Creative Writing
3
GRA610
Intermediate Computer Graphics
3
third Year
Semester 1
ART713
History of Art II
3
CST510
History of Oman Civilization
3
ELE700
Elective
3
PHO810
Photography III
3
PHO712
Multi Format Photography
3
PHO713
Digital Dark Room
3
Semester 2
PHO812
Portrait Photography
3
PHO714
Photometry and Colorimetry
3
PHO813
Commercial Photography I
3
PHO716
Advanced Digital Photography
3
ART812
History of Modern Art
3
fourth Year
Semester 1
PHO814
Introduction to Contemporary Photography
3
ENT600
Entrepreneurship
3
PHO815
Landscape & Architecture Photography
3
PHO816
Scientific Photography
3
PSY500
Introduction to Psychology
3
Semester 2
PHO817
Digital Photography Printing
3
PHO818
Photography Internship
1
PHO715
Advanced Digital Video
4
PHO819
Senior Study
5
Semester 1
DES511
Design Studio I A/B *
4
DES512
Technical Graphics I
3
DES513
Introduction to Design
3
ENG500
English for Art & Design I
3
LRT600
Learning Research Techniques
3
ART510
Drawing I
3
Semester 2
GRA510
Introduction to Computer Graphics
3
ENG600
English for Art & Design II
3
DES611
Design Studio II A/B *
4
ART610
Drawing II
3
PHO510
Photography I *
3
Semester 1
ART711
History of Art I
3
PHO610
Digital Video Basics
3
ELE500
Elective
3
ENG800
English Academic Writing
3
PHO611
Optics
3
PHO612
Photography II
3
Semester 2
PHO613
History of Photography
3
PHO711
Photojournalism
3
PHO710
Photography Lighting
3
ENG700
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
ARA510
Arabic Creative Writing
3
GRA610
Intermediate Computer Graphics
3
Semester 1
ART713
History of Art II
3
CST510
History of Oman Civilization
3
ELE700
Elective
3
PHO810
Photography III
3
PHO712
Multi Format Photography
3
PHO713
Digital Dark Room
3
Semester 2
PHO812
Portrait Photography
3
PHO714
Photometry and Colorimetry
3
PHO813
Commercial Photography I
3
PHO716
Advanced Digital Photography
3
ART812
History of Modern Art
3
Semester 1
PHO814
Introduction to Contemporary Photography
3
ENT600
Entrepreneurship
3
PHO815
Landscape & Architecture Photography
3
PHO816
Scientific Photography
3
PSY500
Introduction to Psychology
3
Semester 2
PHO817
Digital Photography Printing
3
PHO818
Photography Internship
1
PHO715
Advanced Digital Video
4
PHO819
Senior Study
5
Course Details
DES511 Design Studio I A/B *
Design Studio I A/B is integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design that introduces fundamental concepts, materials, processes, and vocabulary related to design. It provides students with an opportunity to explore important aspects in design. Design Studio I am is an introduction to the basics of two-dimensional composition, focusing on elements and principles of design identification and use them. Furthermore, Design Studio I B covers three-dimensional structures and focuses on concepts such as mass, volume, space, proportion, and other elements. In addition, it covers transformation of two-dimensional to three-dimensional structures.
DES512 Technical Graphics I
The course will introduce the basics of engineering technical drawing terminology and skills utilizing mechanical drawing and free hand drafting. At the beginning, we will start with orthographic projections (two- dimensional presentation) then we will move on to isometric drawing (three- dimensional presentation) along with topics of sectional views and dimensioning.
DES513 Introduction to Design
Introduction to Design is an introductory course to design in relation to different visual arts and their cultural manifestations of the 20th century and beyond. This course is a theory course complementary to the practical design studio courses. Students investigate design elements, principles, and concepts both separately as well as collectively as important components of the design process.
ENG500 English for Art & Design I
This course is designed to develop students’ academic English in art and design context. Students are exposed to a wide range of relevant and authentic materials to increase their specialized vocabulary repertoire. It also enhances students’ writing and oral presentation skills that further builds their academic knowledge focused on art and design.
LRT600 Learning Research Techniques
Learning Research Techniques acquaints students with methods, tools, and techniques applicable to a research proposal preparation in general with a particular emphasis on theoretical and historical precedent in Art and Design. The course guides students through the research process, data collection methods, analysis, and evaluation to produce an art and design research proposal that follows the scientific research process and adheres to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
ART510 Drawing I
Drawing I is a design foundation course which focuses on the basics of drawing and its terminology. Students will learn how to draw objects from direct observation using different mediums and techniques that allow them to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects. Students will learn the skills of using lines, shapes, tones, textures, light and shadow, perspective, and color to draw a balanced still life composition.
GRA510 Introduction to Computer Graphics
Introduction to computer graphic, involves the basics of generating and manipulating images using digital media, covering monochrome patterns, control and mix of colors, raster images, scanning, pixel, and vector graphics. In addition, this course includes basic exposure to computer platforms such as the basic pixel and vector software used for computer graphics.
ENG600 English for Art & Design II
This course is in continuation to English for Art and Design I. The course helps students to analyse and present art and design works, both verbally and in written form to build the academic knowledge that students need to succeed in their major programs.
DES611 Design Studio II A/B *
Design Studio II A/B is a continuation of Design Studio I A/B. In the course, (Design studio II A) incorporates two-dimensional and three-dimensional design focusing on the two-dimensional interpretation of concepts using a variety of tools, materials, processes, techniques, and visual representations with focus on composition to express unique design solutions of the two-dimensional surfaces. (Design Studio II B) focuses on transformation of two-dimensional design to three-dimensional form. Students will follow a process of critical thinking and investigation to explore advanced design solutions concerning the three-dimensional narrative aspects of mass, volume, construction, movement, and space in a creative representation, focusing on conceptual development and artistic expression.
ART610 Drawing II
Drawing II is a studio course in the design foundation year that focuses on the study of basic human anatomy and its terminology. The course helps students to develop skills in drawing human anatomy using appropriate mediums and techniques. It places emphasis on drawing portraits, figures, and body parts with the understanding of correct measurements, proportions, scale, light, shadow, and depth.
PHO510 Photography I *
The course covers photography fundamentals, including camera operation, processing, eye vision ideas, and lighting. Additionally, it increases students' understanding of new approaches of create digital photographic images.
ART711 History of Art I
This course discusses art produced from the prehistoric eras until early Christianity. It will highlight various “artworks” that will enlighten the students with old cultures, lives, religions, beliefs, and artistic characteristics of each era. The student will have knowledge of the evolution of people, civilization, and cultures, from the prehistoric people who had no language to the Egyptians who made the pyramids, to the near east, the great Greek, Roman civilizations, and Christian Art. Artworks discussed will include cave paintings, drawings, icons, tools and objects, sculptures, architecture, and monuments.
PHO610 Digital Video Basics
Digital video basics include video camera operation, fundamental parts, mounting controls, and lenses. In addition, it will explore TV lighting to conclude the Final project.
ELE500 Elective
It is a course selected by the student from any major at SCD taught in English. This enhances the student's knowledge and skills by exposure to diverse disciplines of Art and Design.
ENG800 English Academic Writing
This course enhances students’ academic writing skills in the field of art and design. It aims at exposing students to challenging authentic texts to strengthen their ability to describe, analyse, evaluate, and interpret artistic works using specialized concepts and terminology.
PHO611 Optics
Optics regarding photography focuses on the physical principles of electromagnetic waves.