Art—B.F.A., Concentration in Photography
Photography is the practice of creating durable images by capturing light. Photography has applications in the fine arts and in published media, such as photojournalism, advertising, or forensic imaging. Over the last few decades, artwork based on photography has come to occupy a position of great importance in contemporary art. This concentration leads to the development of a cohesive body of work, a professional portfolio, and BFA exhibition.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESS AND DEGREE COMPLETION
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) in Art Courses of 3.0.
- BFA students are required to pass a Senior Review and Exhibition in order to complete the program.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students may have up to 30 credits from an Associates in Fine Arts Degree applied to major course requirements in the BFA program if approved by a faculty advisor or the department chair.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 120 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Art History Elective (200-400 level) | 3 | |
| Required Studio Courses: | 36 | |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 244 | Large Format Phototography | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 352 | Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ART 353 | Documentary Photo | 3 |
| ART 354 | Photographics | 3 |
| ART 356 | Advanced Darkroom Techniques | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 358 | Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 444 | Photo as a Fine Art | 3 |
| ART 445 | Professional Application of Photography | 3 |
| Art/Co-Op Electives: | 15 | |
| Select 5 Art courses in consultation with a faculty advisor | ||
| Required BFA Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 465 | Bachelor Fine Arts Seminar | 1 |
| ART 398 | Studio Research I | 2 |
| ART 399 | Studio Research II | 2 |
| Total Art Credits: | 81 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.F.A., concentration in Photography, students will be able to:
- Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices with technical proficiency.
- Analyze formal elements of works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
- Interpret works of art in light of the social and historic context in which they were produced.
- Develop a professional art/design portfolio.
- Produce an art/design exhibition thesis.