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.
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)
Iowa State University currently offers two degree programs related to photography: a fine art photography curriculum within the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art (formerly Integrated Studio Arts) in the College of Design, and a photojournalism curriculum within the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science offered by the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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 | ||
| 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 | ||