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 degree program also requires coursework in business, accounting, and marketing, which provide an important foundation for future work in the arts and any related field. 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
| ARTS 1305 | Design for Photographers | 3 |
| ARTS 1357 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 1358 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 2305 | Introduction to Photographic Lighting | 3 |
| ARTS 2315 | Introduction to Photographic Portraiture | 3 |
| ARTS 2360 | Documentary Photography I | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
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 |
Business Coursework
Advanced Photography Coursework
Select 27 credit hours of Advanced Photography coursework from this list.
| ARTS 3316 | Advanced Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 3327 | Documentary Photography II | 3 |
| ARTS 3365 | Directorial Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 3367 | Landscape Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 3385 | Documentary Photography III: Local Fieldwork | 3 |
| ARTS 4315 | Advanced Photography Portraiture: Studio Portrait | 3 |
| ARTS 4325 | Advanced Photographic Lighting: Studio Lighting | 3 |
| ARTS 4357 | Advanced Projects in Photography | 3 |
| | And | |
| ARTS 4390 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ARTS 4393 | Senior Photography Portfolio | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Advanced Studio Photography Coursework
Select 6 credit hours of Advanced Studio Photography coursework from these options.
Art History or Art Theory Coursework
Select 3 credit hours of Art History or Art Theory coursework from this list.
Total Credit Hours: 121