BFA in Visual Communication Degree with Emphasis in Photography
The new BFA is a Visual Communication Degree with Emphasis in Photography was created to take advantage of the strengths of Photography Program and the program in Visual Communication. It also gives students a basis in general design skills and gives students the opportunity to receive intensive technical instruction in both design and photography. Students with this degree could pursue careers as "in house" graphics personnel, work in large design firms, or as freelancers.Required Courses in the Specialization (70 SH)
Studio Art Core: 15 semester hours
- ART 110 - Drawing I Hours: 3
- ART 111 - Two-Dimensional Design and Color Theory Hours: 3
- ART 140 - Three-Dimensional Design and Color Theory Hours: 3
- ART 211 - Introduction to Visual Communication Hours: 3
- ART 213 - Figure Drawing Hours: 3
Photo Core: 19 semester hours
- PHO 111 - Introduction to Digital Media Hours: 3
- PHO 112 - Basic Photography I Hours: 3
- PHO 209 - Basic Photography II Hours: Three
- PHO 210 - Introduction to Studio Lighting Hours: 3
- PHO 350 - Advanced Digital Photography Hours: 3
- PHO 450 - Senior Portfolio Review Hours: 4
Visual Communication Core:
- 24 semester hours
- ART 300 - Typography Hours: 4
- ART 310 - Electronic Media Hours: 4
- ART 365 - Design Communications I Hours: 4
- ART 466 - Design Communications II Hours: 4
- ART 472 - Art Direction Hours: 4
- ART 475 - Design Communications IV Hours: 4
- PHO 339 - Environmental Portraiture Hours: 3
- PHO 341 - Advertising and Commercial Photography Hours: 3
- PHO 351 - Introduction to Photojournalism Hours: 4
- PHO 352 - Advanced Photojournalism Hours: 4
- PHO 357 - Documentary Photography Hours: 3
- PHO 355 - Food Photography Hours: 4
- PHO 358 - Architectural Photography Hours: 4
- PHO 361 - Abstract and Experimental Hours: 3
- PHO 370 - Video Production Techniques Hours: 4
- PHO 403 - Business Practices in Photography Hours: 3-4
Required Support Courses: (15-18 SH)
Art/Design History:
- ART 1303 - History of Art I Hours: 3
- ART 1304 - History of Art II Hours: 3
6 hours from the following:
- ART 397 - Special Topics Hours: 1-4
- ART 404 - Contemporary Issues Hours: 3
- ART 405 - History of Modern Art Hours: 3
- ART 407 - History of Graphic Design Hours: 3
- ART 408 - History of Advertising and Consumerism Hours: 3
- ART 409 - History of New Media Hours: 3
Total Art/Design History 9-12 SH
Electives: 6 hours
Six hours in any advanced Visual Communication or Photography courses
