Photography, Minor

Minor in Photography

The Photography minor provides students with a broad understanding of photography across fine art, commercial, and editorial applications. Students develop skills in camera use, composition, and lighting through traditional and digital techniques. The diverse course options allow students to tailor their minor to complement their major while enhancing their visual communication skills. 

Requirements for Admission

Myers School of Art admits via open enrollment following acceptance to The University of Akron. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in each minor is required for graduation. 

Program Contact
Sofia Calderwood
330-972-6030
sofia@uakron.edu

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 guide. Completion of this minor 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 following courses constitute a “Minor in Photography” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses

Electives

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May be repeated twice for up to a total of 6 credit hours. 

Note: Courses with prerequisites must be honored; non-art majors are encouraged to take non-art major sections.