Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Photography

1. University Core Curriculum—52 hours.
The Arts Elective is covered by program requirements.

2. Visual Arts Core—24 hours
ART 1123 Computer Graphics
ART 1133 Visual Media and Culture
ART 2213 Color Studies
ART 2403 Introduction to Photography
ART 2253 Graphic Design I
ART 4103 Portfolio and Presentation
ART 4423 Internship

One of the following:
ART 2153 European Art and Culture
ART 2233 Art History
ART 2343 European Art Tour

3. Photography Major—27 hours
ART 2123 Cinematography
ART 2263 Graphic Design II
ART 2303 Foundations in Interactive Design
ART 3153 Digital Darkroom
ART 3183 Social Documentary Photography
ART 3203 History of Advertising and Design
ART 4963 Senior Comprehensive Project

One of the following:
ART 3133 Fine Art Photography
ART 3513 Fine Art Photography and Society

One of the following:
ART 3543 Commercial Photography in Social Context
ART 4353 Commercial Studio Photography

4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours.
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Requirements for Minor in Photography

Available an a limited basis; students majoring in Journalism or Public Relations are given first priority.

ART 2403 Introduction to Photography
ART 3133 Fine Art Photography
ART 3153 Digital Darkroom
ART 3183 Social Documentary Photography
ART 4353 Commercial Studio Photography

Six hours from among the following:
ART 2213 Color Studies
ART 2233 Art History
ART 2253 Graphic Design I
ART 2303 Foundations in Interactive Design
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21