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Photography

Major in photography

A total of 42 credit hours are required for the major in Photography. Requirements include 12 credit hours in foundations, 6 credit hours in art history, 18 hours in applied photography including Photography I (FNAR 115), Visual Communication I (FNAR 132),  Photography II (FNAR 215), Color Darkroom Photography (FNAR 216), Digital Photography (FNAR 219),  and View Camera & Studio Photography(FNAR 316). In addition students must take Seminar of Art and Ideas (FNAR 390) and Senior Exhibition Preparation (FNAR 398).

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 1
Fall
FNAR 112 Two-Dimensional Design   
Spring
FNAR 113 Drawing I
FNAR 115 Photography I       
Year 2
Fall 
FNAR 219 Digital Photography
Spring
FNAR 215 Photography II
FNAR 190 Color Theory  
Portfolio Review at the midpoint of the 15 course requirements.
Year 3
Fall
FNAR 201 Art History: Ren – Modern
FNAR 216 Color Darkroom Photography               
Spring
FNAR 132 Visual Communication I
FNAR 365 History of Photography                
Year 4
Fall
FNAR 316 View Camera & Studio Photo                
FNAR 390 Seminar in Art and Ideas   
Spring
FNAR 398 Senior Exhibit Preparation 
FNAR 170 Three-Dimensional Design

All courses are 3 credit hours 
 

photography major tracking sheet