Studio Art (BFA) - Photography Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/arts-sciences/art-history/#bfageneraleducationtext | 52-55 | |
| Major Requirements | 54 | |
| Art Core | 21 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| C. Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Conceptual Drawing I | ||
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| D. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Conceptual Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing III | ||
| Conceptual Drawing III | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Photography Concentration | 33 | |
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 281 | Intro to Photography | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 381 | Intermediate Photography I | 3 |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 382 | Intermediate Photography II | 3 |
| D. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 481 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
| E. Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Digital Silver Photography | ||
| Topics in Photography | ||
| Color Photography | ||
| Studies in Photography | ||
| Alternative Photo Processes | ||
| Photo Bookmaking | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| F. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 486 | Pre-Thesis in Photography | 3 |
| G. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 489 | Senior Thesis in Photography | 6 |
| H. Complete the following: | ||
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration Requirement | 15 | |
| A secondary concentration is required for this program. | ||
| The secondary concentration is fifteen hours in a studio area different from the student's primary concentration for the BFA in Studio Art. Secondary concentrations are available in Ceramics, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Interdisciplinary. Interdisciplinary Secondary concentration consists of 9 credits in one area and 6 credits in any combination of the other. | ||
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one must be in major or minor.
Additional Information
Requirements for a Double Primary Concentration
In lieu of a secondary concentration, students may complete a second primary concentration. This will require course work in excess of the 121 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation. To complete a Double Primary Concentration, students must complete Primary Concentration requirements in two separate areas including Senior Thesis or Senior Portfolio where applicable.
Requirements for an Optional Minor
In addition to the completion of the Studio Art B.F.A. primary and secondary concentration requirements, students have the option to complete a minor in a discipline outside the department. The addition of a minor will require course work in excess of the 120 hours minimum required for the B.F.A. and may delay time to graduation.
Graduation Plan
(121 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| ARH 103 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARS 121 | Perceptual Drawing I | 3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
| ARS 281 | Intro to Photography | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 122 | Perceptual Drawing II | 3 |
| ARS 123 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 381 | Intermediate Photography I | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area III, B Natural Science #1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARS 382 | Intermediate Photography II | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #1 of 5 | 3 |
| ARH 123 | Art History II | 3 |
| HY 101 |
HY of Western Civilization I (Area IV, A) or World Civilization I or US History to 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 481 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #2 of 5 | 3 |
| ARS | Drawing course #1 of 3 | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HY 102 |
HY of Western Civilization II (Area IV, B - depending on which sequence you take) or World Civilization II or US History since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 483 | Color Photography (elective #1 of 3) | 3 |
| ARH 344 | Contemporary Art (Fall only) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #3 of 5 | 3 |
| Area III, B Natural Science with Lab 2 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following (Area II, B): | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 485 | Alternative Photo Processes (eelective #2 of 3) | 3 |
| ARS | Secondary #4 of 5 | 3 |
| ARH | Art History elective #1 of 2 | 3 |
| ARS | Drawing course #2 of 3 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science #1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARS 486 | Pre-Thesis in Photography | 3 |
| ARS 487 | Photo Bookmaking | 3 |
| ARS | Upper Level Drawing course #3 of 3 | 3 |
| Area IV, B Social/Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| ARS 396 | Professional Practices - W (Fall only) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARS 489 | Senior Thesis in Photography | 6 |
| ARS | Secondary #5 of 5 | 3 |
| (W) course | 3 | |
| ARH | Art History elective #2 of 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
See General Education Requirements