Studio Arts - Photography Emphasis (B.F.A.)

Program Summary

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Arts with a Photography Emphasis is a professional degree that focuses on the intensive study of Photography’s technical and conceptual aspects. In addition, this degree develops students’ understanding of and skill in producing lens-based images in contemporary culture. The coursework emphasizes visual literacy by educating the students’ viewpoints and equipping them with the skills needed to develop, progress, and execute their ideas. This degree teaches design, lighting, color, darkroom techniques, medium and large format cameras, alternative photographic processes, photographic history, and other various photographic genres. The Department of Art and Design has a committed faculty of practicing artists who guide and involve their students in many small groups and individual endeavors that promote aesthetic and critical thought and skills. Graduates will have developed competencies in the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings by creating photographic images, which will prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists.

Program Information

• All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the minor.
• Transfer students must complete at least 50% of their art credits at SUU.