Bachelor of Science in Photography

International Communication

Time of day and term options for completing this degree:

Day Undergraduate

  • Courses are available during the day
  • Courses are normal (16 week) terms

In recent years, photography has undergone a revolution, moving from analog film to the digital capture and recording of images. This is in keeping with the changing nature of the form. The ease of user-friendly technology has made photographers and videographers of everyone, much the same as the first Kodak cameras democratized the possibility of documenting family, friends, events and memories.

The Photography major offers students the opportunity to develop the technical skills in equipment and software, as well as enabling them to hone their conceptual and aesthetic views in lecture, seminar and experiential learning modes. Students will be able to build a portfolio of diverse multimedia photography to assist them in seeking a career in the field.

Students interested in pursuing a career in photography in its various forms will find the Photography major prepares them for the commercial marketplace as well as the artistic realm.

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* The 300 and 400 level Dialogues course requirements may be embedded within the major. Courses with an asterisk meet both major requirements and the university core requirements.

COM 101 Introduction to Communication and Media 
COM 111 Presentational Communication 
GVC 235  Web Design and Interactive Media or   
COM 310  Online and Print Journalism I
COM 350* Communication Law and Ethics 
GVC 395 Visual Communication Theory 
GVC 480  Visual Communication Seminar 
GVC 120 Design  3
GVC 265 Introduction to Photography  3
GVC 365 Color Photography  3
GVC 375* History of Photography   3
GVC 445 Applied Photography  3

(Choose four courses from the following) 

GVC 105 Drawing 
COM 145 Television Production 
GVC 230 Graphics I 
COM 255 Film and TV Editing 
COM 224 Multimedia Journalism 
GVC 275 Digital Imaging 
COM 310 Online and Print Journalism I 
COM 340 Advertising Writing and Design 
COM 365 Magazine Production 
COM 390 Photo Journalism 
GVC 455 Advanced Photography 
      
Free Elective (300+)
3
  Free Elective
18
Total Credits 120
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