Photography and Video Art

minor concentration
Film and photos on a table in the darkroom photography class

Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Arts

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Fine Art and Art History

Photography and Video Art communicates information, ideas, and personal expression through the creation of images on photographic film and digital images. The curriculum emphasizes creative expression, mastery of technical skill and maintaining a professional practice. In our photography and video art minor, you'll develop a critical eye for evaluating and creating visual imagery. Immerse yourself in coursework that nurtures your artistic vision, and unleash your creativity through powerful visual storytelling. Embrace the transformative potential of photography and video art as mediums of artistic expression and shape the cultural landscape through your unique artistic voice.

Degree Requirements

  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
  • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
    • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Sophomore portfolio review
  • Select a minimum of six:
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • FNAR 495 - Special Topics
  • Select two:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
  • FNAR 388 - Artist's Portfolio
  • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
  • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
  • Select four (each course is repeatable for up to six credit hours):
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Photographer
  • Videographer/Video Artist
  • Photo Editor
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Art Director
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