Photography, BFA
for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Photography
department website: https://art.illinois.edu
department faculty:
overview of college admissions & requirements: Fine & Applied Arts
college website: https://faa.illinois.edu/
email: mavery@illinois.edu
The curriculum in photography requires 122 credit hours; its purpose is to encourage the study of photographic media for personal expression, to explore the social implications of pictures, and to develop the skills needed for careers in photography. General art requirements and electives provide a broad foundation in the visual arts, and photography courses provide a strong background in the history, theory, and practice of photography as art.
A portfolio review is required for admission to the School of Art and Design.
Contact: Mark Avery
Coordinator of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
School Office: 140 Art and Design Building, Champaign, 333-6632, mavery@illinois.edu
for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Photography
A portfolio review is required for admission to the School of Art and Design.
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement. Some Art and Design courses will also apply toward the General Education requirements.
Photography Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 257 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARTD 260 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| ARTD 261 | Photography II | 3 |
| ARTD 360 | Photography III | 3 |
| ARTD 460 | Advanced Photography | 6 |
| ARTD 393 | Contemporary Art and Ideas | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Photography Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 hours from the following: | 18 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| View Camera | ||
| Digital Photographic Output | ||
| Photography Workshop (May be repeated up to 12 hours) | ||
| RAW Photography | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements | 16 | |
| Art, Design, and Society | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Art | ||
Choose one Drawing Course (3 hours): | ||
| Observational Drawing | ||
| Expressive Drawing | ||
| Visualization Drawing | ||
Choose one course in 2D Category (3 hours): | ||
| Introduction to Graphic Design | ||
| The Image World | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| Beginning Painting | ||
Choose one course in 3D Category (3 hours): | ||
| Introduction to Industrial Design | ||
| Crafts Design | ||
| Beginning Sculpture | ||
Choose one course in 4D Category (3 hours): | ||
| Image Practice | ||
| Time Arts I | ||
| Interaction I | ||
| Art History Requirements | 12 | |
| Introduction to the History of Art and Visual Culture | ||
Advanced art history (200-level or above) | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art + Design electives (art + design courses not in photography requirements or used as photography electives) | 15 | |
| Open electives as needed to total 122 hour degree | ||