Photography—Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Website: Department of Art
College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography degree program focuses on coursework that will provide the skills necessary for a successful commercial career in portrait photography, product photography, fashion photography, newspaper and magazine photography, and other photographic fields. The goal of the program is to impart an informed understanding of art through creative work and discerning observation, as well as prepare the student for entry into an MFA program and/or for participation in the professional art world.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Degree Plan
A minimum of 121 credit hours are required to complete the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography degree program.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Photography Core Coursework
Studio Art Coursework
Art History Coursework
| ARTH 2361 | Art History: Ancient through Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH 2362 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ARTH 3357 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARTH 3360 | Survey of Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Advanced Photography Coursework
Advanced Studio Photography Coursework
Select 3 credit hours of Advanced Studio Photography coursework from these options.
| ARTS 4335 | Documentary Photography IV: International Fieldwork | 3 |
| ARTS 4360 | Art Photography: Manipulated Images | 3 |
| ARTS 4385 | Topics in Photography | 3 |
| COMM 3355 | Publications Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Art History or Art Theory Coursework
Select 3 credit hours of Art History or Art Theory coursework from this list.