Art Major, Photography Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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The Photography emphasis provides students with a thorough photographic education that encompasses both technical and conceptual pictorial concerns. Students establish a comprehensive understanding of the photographic medium through the study of analog and digital processes, while bolstering critical thinking and communication skills in a series of studio electives and required coursework.

54 hours; 2.0 major GPA required

A maximum of two (2) classes with a grade less than a C may be applied to the major/concentration.

Art Major, Art & Design Foundations (18 hours)

All Art Majors in all concentrations take the foundation program to give them a general understanding of all the varied media and disciplines.

ART 103 - Color and Design Credits: 3
ART 104 - Design in Materials Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Creative and Aesthetic Expression)
ART 105 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 102 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
ARTH 221 - Art History I Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Historical Inquiry)
ARTH 222 - Art History II Credits: 3 (Core 39: Diversity Embedded Experience)

Art Major, Digital Core (12 hours)

A variety of courses that explore the foundations of the digital areas offered in the department. These courses should be taken in the 2nd year of study.

ARTD 231 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTD 332 - Digital Illustration Credits: 3
ARTD 381 - Interactive Web Design Credits: 3
ARTP 221 - Introduction to Digital Photo Imaging Credits: 3

Art Major, Upper-level Art History Electives (6 hours)

Choose 2 of the following classes:

ARTH 378 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTH 323 - Ancient Greek Art Credits: 3
ARTH 327 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 335 - Asian Art Credits: 3
ARTH 343 - Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ARTH 344 - Baroque Art Credits: 3
ARTH 353 - 19th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 354 - 20th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 355 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ARTH 359 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 1-3 (take as 3 credits)
ARTH 390 - Select Topics in Art History Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Special Problems in Art History Credits: 3

Photography Concentration, Required Courses (15 hours)

ARTP 211 - Introduction to Darkroom Photography Credits: 3
ARTD 494 - Senior Design Seminar Credits: 3
Choose 3 of the following courses:
ARTP 311 - Advanced Darkroom Photography Credits: 3
ARTP 321 - Advanced Digital Photo Manipulation Credits: 3
ARTP 322 - Photography: Studio Lighting Credits: 3
ARTP 324 - Photography: Constructed Narratives Credits: 3
ARTP 331 - Video Art Credits: 3
ARTP 421 - Photography Now Credits: 3

Photography Concentration, Directed Elective (3 hours)

Choose one course (3 hours) with the prefix of ART (except ART 201 ), ARTD, or ARTP.