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BA in Photography
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Photography prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program enables students to explore a combination of courses from the areas of film production, fine arts photography and professional photography. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge of photography.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of photography from traditional photographic techniques to the digital darkroom
- Apply theoretical as well as technical practices to photography
- Demonstrate how photography contributes to both the cultural and economic aspects of society
BA in Photography Credit Distribution
| Subject Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
| A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 12 |
| D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World | 4-7 |
| E. General Education Electives | 17-20 |
| II. Area of Study: Photography | 39 |
| A. Required Courses | 9 |
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(3) |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| B. Photography Electives* | 21 |
| Students may concentrate in one of the following areas or select credits from the following areas: Film Production; Fine Arts Photography; Professional Photography. LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone strongly recommended. | |
Film Production
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Fine Arts Photography
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Professional Photography
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| C. Requirements | |
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| III. Electives | 21 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
*This list is a guide. Other photography courses may be appropriate for this area of study.
Transfer Your Credit
Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit – all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
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Colleen Schenk, BA
"I was able to complete my degree and fulfill a dream that I had, while being able to work and care for my family."