Minor in Photography
About This Program
The Minor in Photography prepares an art or non-art major to develop proficiency in photographic image making and printing. The program is fine art based and the tools that are learned are applicable to a range of practices.
Competencies
- Upon graduation, students will be able to articulate and explain with proficiency the concepts and ideas present in their artwork.
- Upon graduation, students will be able to skillfully operate a variety of small, medium, and large-format film cameras along with DSLRs and other digital cameras.
- Upon graduation, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of studio lighting techniques and the use natural and available light in different real-world lighting situations.
- Upon graduation, students will be able to skillfully produce printed photographs using traditional analog processes (film and other light-sensitive materials and chemistry) and digital processes including large-format digital printers.
Curriculum
Students interested in the Photography Minor should consult the Art & Art History Department advising office to determine the most advantageous selection of courses.
| Photography Specialization | ||
| ART 2360 | INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ART 3360 | BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| ART 4363 | STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| ART 4360 | COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| Select two courses from the followng: | 6 | |
| ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES | ||
| DIGITAL IMAGING | ||
| STAGED ENVIRONMENTS | ||
| ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
Information on booking undergraduate advising appointments and more is available online. We also offer Advisathon to assist. The Art Office can help, and we regularly share updates on how and when to get advised via emails. Graduate students please meet with the MFA Director for your advising.
Location:
Undergraduate Advising
336 Fine Arts Bldg.
Graduate Advising
335 Fine Arts Bldg.
Email:
Undergraduate
artadvising@uta.edu
Graduate
art-arthistory@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2891