BFA Photography Curriculum
The following is a sample plan for undergraduate students planning to complete the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art program in four years with a specialization in photography. Some core curriculum courses can be taken in a different order or during the summer semester. Students should keep in mind the sequence of courses in this major and make note of any courses that are offered only in fall or spring. Consult with your academic advisor to customize your plan and explore additional options.
BFA in Studio Art with a Photography Specialization
Sample Eight-Semester Plan
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENC 1101 Composition I | 3 |
| ART 2201C Concepts & Practices I (Foundation) | 3 |
| State Core Math | 3 |
| State Core Social Sciences | 3 |
| ARH 2050 History of Visual Arts I (Foundation) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENC 1102 Composition II | 3 |
| ART 2203C Concepts & Practices II (Foundation) | 3 |
| State Core Natural Sciences | 3 |
| State Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| ARH 2051 History of Visual Arts II (Foundation) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 2301C Beginning Drawing (Foundation) | 3 |
| General Education Creative Thinking Requirement | 3 |
| Beginning Studio (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, VADA) | 3 |
| PGY 2410C Beginning Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| State Core Humanities | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 3310C Intermediate Drawing (Foundation) | 3 |
| ARH 4450 Twentieth Century Art History | 3 |
| Beginning Studio (Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, VADA) | 3 |
| ART 3410C Intermediate Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| Information & Data Literacy | 3 |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ART 3618 Tech Essentials | 3 |
| ARH 4475C Contemporary Issues in Art | 3 |
| Beginning 3D Studio (Ceramics or Sculpture) | 3 |
| PGY 3930C Special Topics in Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PGY 3930C Special Topics in Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| 4000 Level Art History | 3 |
| Intermediate Major Elective (Survey of Arts Administration, Art & Medicine, Additional Studio, etc.) | 3 |
| ART 3939 RealWorld | 3 |
| PGY 3930C Special Topics in Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Elective | 3 |
| Civics | 3 |
| ART 4940 - Extended Studies (Internship, Study Abroad, Etc) (HIP) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Studio (non-photo) | 3 |
| PGY 4420C Advanced Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| Intermediate or Advanced Major Elective (Survey of Arts Administration, Art & Medicine, Additional Studio, etc.) | 3 |
| Intermediate or Advanced Major Elective (Survey of Arts Administration, Art & Medicine, Additional Studio, etc.) | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PGY 4420C Advanced Photography (Specialization) | 3 |
| Ethical & Civic Engagement | 3 |
| ART 4970C Senior Thesis | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
- ART 2201C can count towards Creative Thinking General Education Requirement.
- ART 2050 can count towards Information & Data Literacy General Education Requirement.
- ARH 2051 can count towards Human & Cultural Diversity General Education Requirement.
- ART 4940 counts towards General Education High Impact Practice Requirement.
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