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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Core Curriculum Requirements |
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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.
University Core Requirements |
54 Credits |
CIC Core Requirements |
18 Credits |
| COM 101 |
Introduction to Communication and Media |
3 |
| COM 111 |
Presentational Communication |
3 |
| GVC 235 |
Web Design and Interactive Media or |
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| COM 310 |
Online and Print Journalism I |
3 |
| COM 350* |
Communication Law and Ethics |
3 |
| GVC 395 |
Visual Communication Theory |
3 |
| GVC 480 |
Visual Communication Seminar |
3 |
Major Requirements |
15 Credits |
| 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 |
Electives in the Major |
12 Credits |
(Choose four courses from the following)
| GVC 105 |
Drawing |
3 |
| COM 145 |
Television Production |
3 |
| GVC 230 |
Graphics I |
3 |
| COM 255 |
Film and TV Editing |
3 |
| COM 224 |
Multimedia Journalism |
3 |
| GVC 275 |
Digital Imaging |
3 |
| COM 310 |
Online and Print Journalism I |
3 |
| COM 340 |
Advertising Writing and Design |
3 |
| COM 365 |
Magazine Production |
3 |
| COM 390 |
Photo Journalism |
3 |
| GVC 455 |
Advanced Photography |
3 |
Free Electives |
21 Credits |
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Free Elective (300+)
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3 |
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Free Elective
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18 |