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2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]
Studio Arts - Photography Emphasis (BFA)
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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 (28+ Credits)
See General Education for course options. - Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
Studio Arts - Photography Curriculum (79 Credits)
BFA 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 and University Requirements
Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn - A minimum of 120 total credits;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
- 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
- 30 credits completed through SUU.
Total Credits, BFA 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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