Photography Curriculum


The BFA in Design, Photography program consist of a carefully-arranged sequence of courses that follow a four-year track from the fall semester of a student's year of admission to the program. 

The curriculum listed below is subject to change and each student's path to graduation is unique. Students should meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester to ensure proper enrollment and track to graduation.

First year - Fall
CourseHours
BDS 101: Think and Make I3
PHTO 101: Fundamentals of Photography3
HA 100: Introduction to History of Western Art3
English 101: Composition3
KU Core Quantitative Literacy3
First year - Spring
CourseHours
PHTO 200: Foundations in Photography3
PHTO 210: Understanding Photographs3
ADS 340: History & Philosophy of Design3
ENGL 102 or ENGL 1053
KU Core Oral Communication3
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series1
Second Year - Fall
CourseHours
PHTO 303: Photography I: View Camera3
HA 380: History of Photography3
Studio Elective Requirement3
KU Core Social Science3
ENGL 203, 205, 209, 210, 2113
Second Year - Spring
CourseHours
PHTO 304: Photography II: Color Digital4
HA 567: History of Contemp. Art3
Studio Elective Requirement3
KU Core Natural Science3
General Elective Requirement3
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series1
Third Year - Fall
CourseHours
PHTO 305: Photography III: Moving Image4
Major Studies Elective Requirement3
ADS 401: Ethics in Design3
Academic Concentration Requirement3
KU Core Human Diversity3
Third Year - Spring
CourseHours
PHTO 400: Junior Seminar4
PHTO 316: Professional Practices3
Major Studies Elective Requirement3
Academic Concentration Requirement3
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series1
Capstone Year - Fall
CourseHours
PHTO 450: Senior Seminar4
Studio Elective Requirement3
General Elective Requirement3
Academic Concentration Requirement3
Capstone Year - Spring
CourseHours
PHTO 500: Portfolio and Thesis4
Professional Studies Requirement3
Studio Elective Requirement3
General Elective Requirement3