2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog
College of Fine Arts
Creative Photography
The BFA in creative photography emphasizes studio design and technique. The curriculum develops professional specialization and preparation in the creative process and artistic comprehension.
Students must complete a 2-D, a 3-D and a 4-D 2000-level course as part of their 2000-level studio requirements. A portfolio review will be required of students prior to admission into junior level studio courses.
Tracking for Creative Photography
Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5
- Complete a total of 9 hours (ART1802C, ART1803C, any ART or PGY course at the 2000 level) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY course at the 2000 level with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 2:
- Complete PGY2441C and ARH2050 with a grade of "C" or better
Semester 3:
- Complete PGY2442C and ARH2051 with a grade of "C" or better
NOTE: Listed below is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for enrollment. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
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Semester 1 |
Credits |
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ART 1802C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Lecture |
3 |
|
ART 1803C Workshop for Art Research and Practice: Studio |
6 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
|
ART 2305C/2306C Drawing Studio |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio |
3 |
|
PGY 2441C Photography: Images, Order, Ideas |
3 |
|
ARH 2050 Intro to Art History I (GE-H, I) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 3 |
|
|
ART 2000 Level Studio in 3-D Medium |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
PGY 2442C Photography: Figure-Ground |
3 |
|
ARH 2051 Intro. to Art History II (GE,I) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 |
|
|
ART 2685C/2686C 4-D Art Studio |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio in 2-D Medium |
3 |
|
ART 2000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
A minimum of 50 credits must be completed at the 3000-4000 levels.
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Semester 5 |
|
|
PGY 3444C Photography: Black/White |
3 |
|
PGY 3410C Photography: Color |
3 |
|
ART 3807C Interdisciplinary Studio |
3 |
|
ARH 3000 Level Art History Elective (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 |
|
|
PGY 3421 Large Format Photography |
3 |
|
PGY 3801C Photography: Digital |
3 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
ARH 3000 Level Art History (GE-H, I) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
|
|
PGY 4420C Advanced Photography |
6 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Physical and Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
2 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Semester 8 |
|
|
PGY 4420C Adv. Photography (repeat) |
6 |
|
ART 4955C Senior Project |
1 |
|
ART 3000 Level Studio Elective |
3 |
|
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Total Credits for Degree |
120 |