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Studio Art: Photography (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
The Photography concentration is professionally geared to prepare the next generation of photographic image makers with broad
knowledge and experience of photographic techniques and concepts. The concentration will prepare students for careers in photo
journalism, fine art photography, and commercial photography, or for further study in graduate school. Our concentration is notable
for its highly individualized instruction made possible by small class sizes and dedicated faculty. Students enjoy working in our stateof-the-art
photo facilities located in Reisman Hall. In addition to studio courses such as Studio Photography, Alternative Processes,
Color Photo, On Assignment, and Large Format Photography, students take Digital Imaging, Portfolio Preparation, and complete a
Photography Internship.
Each student also completes a year-long senior project during which he or she works closely with a carefully chosen
professional mentor who is experienced in the area of photographic specialization most relevant to each student’s interest. Many
students participate in study abroad opportunities.
Our curriculum encourages students to integrate their photography interests with interdisciplinary liberal arts studies, as well as
various minors that may complement their interests and provide additional career opportunities. Our goal, which is unique among
colleges and universities, is for students to develop comprehensive/interdisciplinary knowledge of the arts while also gaining the
tools to market their skills in today’s competitive global economy.
Photography students study in Reisman Hall, which houses expansive black/white and color darkrooms, a lighting studio and
digital photography facilities.
Careers:
After graduation our Photography students have found success in:
Fine art photography—exhibiting and selling work
Arts administration, including directing professional galleries or other positions within galleries and museums, theatres,
performing arts organizations, and other cultural agencies
Teaching photography at the K-12 through college level
Artist residencies, writing and getting grants
Portrait, wedding and fashion photography
Photojournalism and documentary photography
Graduate studies in such areas as art education, studio art, photography, art therapy, art history and theory
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: SA 498 Senior Project: Research and Development (3)
Senior Capstone: SA 499 Senior Project: Thesis Exhibition (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
FA 111 Art History I (3)
FA 112 Art History II (3)
FA 125 History and Contemporary Trends in Photography (3)
FA 210 Art of the World (3)
FA 401 Contemporary Development in the Arts (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits -15
Career Courses
Course (Credits)
SA 111 Drawing: Perception/Observation (3)
SA 132 Structuring Human Space (3)
SA 131 Design + Color Theory (3)
SA 161 Photography I (3)
SA 162 Photography II (3)
SA 168 Time, Movement and Narrative (3)
SA 263 Digital Photography (3)
SA 261 Studio Photography (3)
SA 276 Computer Imaging (3)
SA 361/415 Site and Space OR Graphic Forms (3)
SA 320 On Assignment: Editorial, Location and Documentary Photography (3)
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