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.
Course | Hours |
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BDS 101: Think and Make I | 3 |
PHTO 101: Fundamentals of Photography | 3 |
HA 100: Introduction to History of Western Art | 3 |
English 101: Composition | 3 |
KU Core Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 200: Foundations in Photography | 3 |
PHTO 210: Understanding Photographs | 3 |
ADS 340: History & Philosophy of Design | 3 |
ENGL 102 or ENGL 105 | 3 |
KU Core Oral Communication | 3 |
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series | 1 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 303: Photography I: View Camera | 3 |
HA 380: History of Photography | 3 |
Studio Elective Requirement | 3 |
KU Core Social Science | 3 |
ENGL 203, 205, 209, 210, 211 | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 304: Photography II: Color Digital | 4 |
HA 567: History of Contemp. Art | 3 |
Studio Elective Requirement | 3 |
KU Core Natural Science | 3 |
General Elective Requirement | 3 |
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series | 1 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 305: Photography III: Moving Image | 4 |
Major Studies Elective Requirement | 3 |
ADS 401: Ethics in Design | 3 |
Academic Concentration Requirement | 3 |
KU Core Human Diversity | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 400: Junior Seminar | 4 |
PHTO 316: Professional Practices | 3 |
Major Studies Elective Requirement | 3 |
Academic Concentration Requirement | 3 |
ADS 320: KU Design Lecture Series | 1 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 450: Senior Seminar | 4 |
Studio Elective Requirement | 3 |
General Elective Requirement | 3 |
Academic Concentration Requirement | 3 |
Course | Hours |
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PHTO 500: Portfolio and Thesis | 4 |
Professional Studies Requirement | 3 |
Studio Elective Requirement | 3 |
General Elective Requirement | 3 |