Photography, BFA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (C10103BFA)

More on the Photography major

The Photography program provides in-depth experience in black and white and color fine art photography utilizing film and digital technologies as well as commercial photography and alternative approaches to the medium. Technical mastery and advanced conceptual thinking are emphasized, along with a solid grounding in historical and contemporary issues.

Purpose

The photography area has a primary aim to provide a high quality professional undergraduate education in fine art photography. The program’s curriculum centers on mastery in film and digital technologies as well as strong conceptual development towards a final portfolio and exhibition. The photography area also serves many art and non-art students who take photography classes as electives.

Goals

• Education of the student in the field of fine art photography.
• Understanding of historical and conceptual developments in the field.
• Understanding of the tools, materials, and processes used in the field today.
• Development of the students’ career as a professional artist working in the gallery/museum world.
• Personal development for the student, to increase self-awareness and to provide a means for self-expression.

Distinctions

Students are presented with a broad range of facilities and opportunities while pursuing their BFA in Photography such as:

• Competitive scholarships available for partial tuition, fees, tools, research, materials, and travel
• Travel to the Society for Photographic Education’s Regional and National Conferences
• Afterhours access to darkrooms, lighting, and digital labs. 
• Exhibit on campus, locally, and regionally.
• Gain hands-on experience with visiting artists in residence programs. 
• Participate in activities led by the campus student organization, Folk Photography Association. 

The following information has official approval of The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Students are encouraged to visit the The Mary Schiller Myers School of Art their freshman year to obtain preliminary information regarding the program requirements and to learn more about on-campus opportunities available to students.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

Art History Requirements

Foundation Core

Photography Requirements

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Repeat a minimum of three times

Printmaking Requirements

 Studio Electives