Photography Minor
The undergraduate minor in Photography reflects the widespread presence and diverse applications of photography in contemporary life. From illustrating scientific principles to self-expression and fine art, the medium serves many purposes. This minor provides an opportunity for students in these programs to combine fine art and photojournalistic approaches, developing stronger, more comprehensive portfolios and gaining a competitive edge in the job market. Open to students across all majors, the minor allows individuals to incorporate photography into their academic experience, tailoring curricula to suit their interests. The Photography minor supports students pursuing careers in a variety of industries, as well as those engaging with photography as a fine art, with applications in design, journalism, marketing, public relations, and beyond.
Requirements:
Students pursuing a Photography Minor will successfully complete 16 to 17 credits for the program of study.
The minor consists of three parts:
- A Core curriculum of three courses: studio fundamentals, photojournalism and history of photography. (8 credits)
- A choice of two courses from the Practice category. (6 credits)
- One course from the Elective category. (2 or 3 credits)
Core (required): 8 Credits
| ART 2100 | Studio Fundamentals: Photo | 2 |
| JLMC 3100 | Fundamentals of Photojournalism | 3 |
| ARTH 3960 | History of Photography 1: Origins to 1914 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Practice - Students Choose two of the following: 3 credits each (6 credits)
| ART 3290 | Creative Photography | 3 |
| ART 4290 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
| JLMC 3120 | Advanced Techniques in Photojournalism | 3 |
| ARCH 4370 | Architectural Photography | 3 |
Electives - Students Choose one of the following for 2 or 3 credits
| ART 2060 | Studio Fundamentals: Printmaking | 2 |
| ART 2120 | Studio Fundamentals: Digital Media | 3 |
| ART 2270 | Introduction to Creative Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTH 2920 | Introduction to Visual Culture Studies | 3 |
| ART 3080 | Computer Modeling, Rendering and Virtual Photography | 3 |
| ART 4700 | Data, Code, and Form | 3 |
| ART 4730 | Video Art | 3 |
| ENGL 2370 | Survey of Film History | 3 |
| ENGL 3350 | Studies in Film | 3 |
| JLMC 3110 | Fundamentals of Mobile Photography | 3 |
Courses listed above in "Practice" beyond 6 credits may also count as Electives.
Photography Minor
Students pursuing a Photography Minor will successfully complete 16 to 17 credits for the program of study.
The minor consists of three parts:
- A Core curriculum of three courses: studio fundamentals, photojournalism and history of photography. (8 credits)
- A choice of two courses from the Practice category. (6 credits)
- One course from the Elective category. (2 or 3 credits)
| Core (required) | 8 | |
| Studio Fundamentals: Photo | ||
| Fundamentals of Photojournalism | ||
| History of Photography 1: Origins to 1914 | ||
| Practice – Students choose two of the following | 6 | |
| Creative Photography | ||
| Advanced Photography | ||
| Advanced Techniques in Photojournalism | ||
| Architectural Photography | ||
| Electives – Students choose one of the following | 2-3 | |
| Studio Fundamentals: Printmaking | ||
| Studio Fundamentals: Digital Media | ||
| Introduction to Creative Digital Photography | ||
| Introduction to Visual Culture Studies | ||
| Computer Modeling, Rendering and Virtual Photography | ||
| Data, Code, and Form | ||
| Video Art | ||
| Survey of Film History | ||
| Studies in Film | ||
| Fundamentals of Mobile Photography | ||
| Visual Principles for Mass Communicators | ||
Courses listed above in “Practice” beyond 6 credits may also count as Electives.