Feb 19, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Art: Photography BFA - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15.5 credits)

ART 1020 - Drawing I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
ART 1120 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) or
ART 1130 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ARTH 2710 - Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (BHU) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (15.5-17.5 credits)

Portfolios for the ART BS review due. See department website for more information.

ART 1120 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) or
ART 1130 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s)
ART 2810 - Photography I 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ARTH 2720 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (BHU) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
Math or Statistics course (Math Placement ) - 3-5 credits

Year 2

Fall Semester (15.5 credits)

Portfolios for the BFA review in Photography due. See department website for more information.

ART 3810 - Photography II 3 credit(s)
Art Core Photography course - 3 credits
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ART 2400 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (15.5 credits)

ART 3825 - Analog Photography 3 credit(s)
ARTH 3820 - The History of Photography 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
Art Core Photography course - 3 credits
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) - 3 credits
General Elective course - 3 credits

Year 3

Fall Semester (16.5 credits)

ART 4810 - Digital Imaging (INACTIVATED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
ART 4885 - Advanced Photography Studio 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
ART 4910 - BFA Professional Practice 1 credit(s)
ARTH 3000 Level or Higher (Communications Intensive (CI) course) - 3 credits
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) , Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) , Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) , or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course - 3 credits
Quantitative Intensive (QI) course - 3 credits

Spring Semester (15.5 credits)

ART 4875 - Studio Lighting 3 credit(s)
ART 4885 - Advanced Photography Studio 3 credit(s)
ART 2700 - Fine Art Seminar 0.5 credit(s)
Communications Intensive (CI) course - 3 credits
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) or Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course - 3 credits
Art Elective course - 3 credits

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 credits)

ART 4835 - Theory of Photography 3 credit(s)
ART 4885 - Advanced Photography Studio 3 credit(s)
Art Core Photography course - 3 credits
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) or Depth Social Sciences (DSS) - 3 credits
Art Elective course - 2 credits

Spring Semester (12 credits)

ART 4885 - Advanced Photography Studio 3 credit(s)
Art Core Photography course - 3 credits
Art Elective course - 2 credits
ART 4915 - Senior BFA Exhibition 1 credit(s)
General Elective course - 3 credits

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