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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Studio Arts - Photography Emphasis (B.F.A.)
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Program Summary
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) 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 Filmmaking, 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.
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General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)
See General Education for course options. - Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)
Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements. Studio Arts - Photography Curriculum (79 Credits)
B.F.A. Art Foundation (25 Credits)
Photography Emphasis (54 Credits)
Art Electives (6 Credits)
Complete 6 credits from the following: Complete One of the Following
Free Electives (3-17 Credits)
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details. Total Credits, B.F.A. Degree: 120
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop proficiency in the techniques and processes used in all aspects of photography including: design, lighting, color, darkroom techniques, medium and large format cameras, and alternative photographic processes.
- Attain competency in the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through photographic images.
- Gain functional knowledge of the history of photography as well as an understanding of the current major issues, commercial applications, and business practices of the photography industry.
- Synthesize photographic skills, knowledge, and individual artistic talent to create and exhibit a body of work that demonstrates conceptual understanding, advanced technical facility, and unique artistic expression at a professional entry level.
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