| Core Curriculum Courses | 42 | |
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | ||
| BFA in Photography: Concentration in Commercial Photography | ||
| Required Creative Core (12 semester hours) | ||
| ART 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1311 | Two-Dimensional Design and Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 1312 | Three-Dimensional Design & Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 2313 | Visual Communication I | 3 |
| Sophomore Level Studio Art Course (9 semester hours) | 9 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Art History Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| History of Art I * | ||
| History of Art II * | ||
| ART 333 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ART 404 | History of Contemporary Art | 3 |
| 3 semester hours in advanced art history | 3 | |
| Topics in Non-Western Art | ||
| History Of Modern Art | ||
| History of 20th Century Graphic Design | ||
| History of American Typography | ||
| History of Women and Art | ||
| History of Art and Activism | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Required Photography Courses (24 semester hours) | ||
| PHO 2357 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| PHO 209 | Introduction to Video | 3 |
| PHO 210 | Introduction to Studio Lighting | 3 |
| PHO 341 | Commercial Photography | 3 |
| PHO 350 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |
| PHO 360 | B&W Darkroom Techniques | 3 |
| PHO 450 | Photography Seminar | 3 |
| PHO 495 | Photography Internship | 3 |
| Required Visual Communication Courses (6 semester hours) | ||
| ART 300 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 472 | Art Direction | 3 |
| Visual Communication electives (3 semester hours) | 3 | |
| Creative Thinking | ||
| Design Communications I | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Commercial Photography Concentration (15 semester hours) | 15 | |
| Photography Appreciation | ||
| Experimental Concepts | ||
| Alternative Print Making | ||
| Advanced Video | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Location and Event Photography | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Business Practices in Photography | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
This course will satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Creative Arts or Degree Pathway.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CORE CID 090 | 3 | CORE Eng 010 | 3 |
| CORE Eng 010 | 3 | CORE Math 020 | 3 |
| PHO 2357 | 3 | CORE Hist 060 | 3 |
| ART 1311 | 3 | PHO 210 | 3 |
| ART 1316 | 3 | ART 1312 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ART 1303 | 3 | ART 1304 | 3 |
| CORE Phys Sci 030 | 3 | CORE Poli Sci 070 | 3 |
| PHO 209 | 3 | ART 3005 | 3 |
| ART 2313 | 3 | PHO 350 | 3 |
| Elective Intermediate Studio 1 | 3 | Elective Intermediate Studio 1 | 3 |
| Submission to the Portfolio Review | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CORE Phys Sci 030 | 3 | CORE Poli Sci 070 | 3 |
| CORE Hist 060 | 3 | Elective Advanced Support 3,5 | 3 |
| PHO 341 | 3 | ART 350 | 3 |
| Elective Concentration 2 | 3 | Elective Concentration 2 | 3 |
| ART 333 | 3 | ART 404 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CORE Soc Sci 080 | 3 | CORE Lang/Phil/Cult 040 | 3 |
| PHO 495 | 3 | ART 4725 | 3 |
| Elective Concentration 2 | 3 | Elective Concentration 2 | 3 |
| Elective Concentration 2 | 3 | Elective Intermediate Studio 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Art History 4 | 3 | PHO 450 | 3 |
| Participate in the Capstone Exhibition | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
Elective Intermediate Studio Choices
Elective Concentration Choices
Repeatable for Elective Concentration Choices
Elective Advanced Support Choices
Elective Advanced Art Hist
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