Curriculum in Photography at University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign
or the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
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.
Contact: Mark Avery
Specialist in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
School Office: 140 Art and Design Building, Champaign, 333-6632, mavery@illinois.edu
Students in the School of Art and Design must complete the Campus General Education requirements. Some Art and Design courses will also apply toward the General Education requirements. Hours Art History
8 Any two of: ARTH 111, 112, 113, 114, or 115 (all meet a general education requirement; credit will not be given for both ARTH 112 and 115)
6 Advanced art history (200-level or above)
14 Total
Hours Art Foundation
2 ARTF 101 – Contemporary Issues in Art
6 ARTF 102 and 104 – Drawing, I and II
6 ARTF 103 and 105 – Design, I and II Workshops
14 Total
Hours Photography Requirements
3 ARTS 260 – Basic Photography
3 ARTS 261 – Photography, II
3 ARTS 360 – Photography, III
6 ARTS 460 – Advanced Photography
3 ARTS 393 – Contemporary Art and Ideas
3 ARTH 257 – History of Photography
21 Total
Hours Photography Electives
15 Select from:
1-4 ARTS 391 – Independent Study
3 ARTS 361 – Alternative Processes
3 ARTS 341 – Image Practice
3 ARTS 262 – View Camera and Studio
3 ARTS 263 – Color Photography
3-9 ARTS 362 – Photography Workshop
15 Total
Hours Electives
18 Art + Design electives (art + design courses not in photography requirements or used as photography electives)
Open electives as needed to total 122 hour degree