Professional Photography, Minor

Minor in Professional Photography

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 Professional 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 Courses3
Electives15
Total Hours18

Required Courses

ART 189Design Production3
Total Hours3

Electives

Complete 15 credits from the following:15
ART 275Introduction to Darkroom Photography
ART 276Introduction to Commercial Photography
ART 280Digital Media
ART 318Portrait Lighting
ART 320Product Photography
ART 479Professional Photographic Practices

Note: Foundations curriculum need not be completed. Prerequisites must be honored.