Studio, B.F.A. - Photography and Expanded Media Concentration

Photography and Expanded Media Concentration

The following courses are required in the Major area for students who are accepted into the Photography and Expanded Media Concentration. ART 4980 Special Problems (1-6 credit hours) may be used to adjust program in order to meet the 60-credit hour requirement in the Major area. Consent of faculty advisor and instructor required.

In order to graduate, students must have taken the Critical Thinking through Writing (CTW) course required for this concentration (PHOT 4950 ). This course should be taken at the appropriate time, as described below.

Major (60 Credit Hours)

Required Courses

6 Hours

ART 3400 - Space, Scale, Time: Digital Possibilities 3 Credit Hours
ART 3910 - Critical Issues in Contemporary Art 3 Credit Hours

Concentration Core Requirements

35 Hours

PHOT 3000 - Introduction to Photography 3 Credit Hours
PHOT 3010 - Film and Darkroom 3 Credit Hours
PHOT 3030 - Digital Photography 4 Credit Hours (formerly PHOT 3500)
PHOT 3100 - Alternative and Expanded Processes 4 Credit Hours
PHOT 3130 - Digital Video for Artist 4 Credit Hours
PHOT 3300 - Studio Lighting & Large Format 4 Credit Hours
PHOT 3910 - History of Photography Seminar 3 Credit Hours
PHOT 4500 - Directed Study in Photography 4 Credit Hours
PHOT 4940 - Portfolio I 3 Credit Hours
PHOT 4950 - Portfolio II-CTW 3 Credit Hours

Studio Courses

16 Hours

Select 16 credit hours of upper-level studios at the 3000/4000 level (consult Area Coordinator).

Recommended studio courses:

PHOT 3900 - Topics in Photography and Expanded Media 4 Credit Hours
PHOT 4930 - Internship in Photography 3 Credit Hours
PHOT 4980 - Special Problems 3 Credit Hours
DPP 3550 - Book Arts 3 Credit Hours

Art History

3 Hours

Select one Art History course at the 4000-level (consult Area Coordinator).