Art Degrees Online

Foundation Year
course title Fall Spring
FD101-102 Visual Elements 3 3
FD101-102 Basic Drawing 3 3
FD111 3-D Design 3 *
FD112 Time Arts 3 *
LA 121-122 English Composition 3 3
LA125-126 Art & Design in Contemporary Society 3 3
Total credits 15 15

Sophomore Year
course title Fall Spring
PH271 Beginning B&W Photo 3
PH272 Beginning Color Photo (Digital) 3
IM201 Theory and Practice 3 *
Studio Elective * 3
AH217 History of Photography 3
MTH101 Mathematics 3 *
AH 211 Art Hist:Paleolithic-Gothic 3
AH212 Art Hist: Renaissance- WWII 3
SCI223-224 Natural Science 3 3
Total credits 15 15
* Can be taken Fall or Spring

Junior Year
course title Fall Spring
PH371Intermediate Photo (B&W) 3
PH372 Intermediate Photo 3
PH373 Alternative Photo & Contemporary Practices 3
PH374 Studio Lighting 3
Studio Electives 3* 3*
Art History Elective (300-level) * 3
MTH101-102 Mathematics 3 *
Liberal Arts Elective * 3
Total credits 15 15
IM301 Theory & Practice 3 *
* Can be taken Fall or Spring

Senior Year
course title Fall Spring
PH471 Advanced Photography 3
ND401 Professional Practices 3
PH472 Photography Thesis 3
ND402 Thesis Research & Writing 3
Studio Electives 6 6
LA325 Literature Seminar * 3
LA321 Social Science Seminar 3 *
Total credits 15 15

The Photography major offers students the opportunity to develop the technical skills in equipment and software, as well as enabling them to hone their conceptual and aesthetic views in lecture, seminar and experiential learning modes. Students will be able to build a portfolio of diverse multimedia photography to assist them in seeking a career in the field.

Students interested in pursuing a career in photography in its various forms will find the Photography major prepares them for the commercial marketplace as well as the artistic realm.CIC Core Requirements 18 Credits
COM 101 Introduction to Communication and Media 3
COM 111 Presentational Communication 3
GVC 235 Web Design and Interactive Media or
COM 310 Online and Print Journalism I 3
COM 350 Communication Law and Ethics 3
COM 360 Communication Theories or
COM 410 Film Theory or
GVC 395 Visual Communication Theory 3
GVC 480 Visual Communication Seminar 3
Major Requirements 15 Credits
GVC 120 Design 3
GVC 265 Introduction to Photography 3
GVC 365 Color Photography 3
GVC 375 History of Photogrpahy 3
GVC 445 Applied Photography 3
General Elective Requirements 12 Credits

(Choose four classes from the following) GVC 105 Drawing 3
COM 145 Television Production 3
GVC 230 Graphics I 3
COM 225 Film and TV Editing 3
COM 224 Multimedia Journalism 3
GVC 275 Digital Imaging 3
COM 310 Online and Print Journalism I 3
COM 340 Advertising Writing and Design 3
COM 365 Magazine Production 3
COM 390 Photo Journalism 3
GVC 455 Advanced Photography 3

Additional Electives

Free Electives up to 45 credits

Electives may be a minor, general elective, or additional courses in the college and should be selected after consultation with an academic advisor.

Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits that are upper division (300+ level) and fulfill university graduation requirements.
Career Options

Here are just a few of the jobs you might pursue after completing this degree.

Requirements – Bachelor of Arts Degree
Units Required for the Major: 48 units
Minimum total units required for the BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
A. Required Lower Division Core Courses (15 units)
(3)
ART 1B
Art in the Western World: From Renaissance to Present

(3)
GPHD 10
Introduction to Digital Design

(3)
INTD 20
Design
(3) PHOT 11 Digital Imaging

(3)
PHOT 40
Basic Techniques of Photography

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses(24 units)
(3)
ART 101
Art Photography

(3)
ART 161
Photography in the Field (PHOT 40 or equivalent)

(3)
ART 162
Alternative Photographic Processes (PHOT 141 or other basic photography)
(3) PHOT 102 Photography, a Social History

(3)
PHOT 111
Intermediate Digital Imaging (PHOT 11 or equivalent or instructor permission)

(3)
PHOT 141
Intermediate Photography, Black and White (PHOT 40)

(3)
PHOT 148
Artificial Light Photography (PHOT 141, PHOT 138, or PHOT 143A)
(3) PHOT 150 Senior Portfolio (senior status, PHOT 11, PHOT 138, PHOT 143A, PHOT 148)

C. Studies in Photography Electives (9 units) ART 108 19th Century Art
ART 109 Modern Art (Upper-division standing and ART 1B or equivalent with instructor approval)

ART 169
Photography Studio (Instructor permission and Department Chair via signed petition form)

ART 163
Pinhole Photography (PHOT 40 or equivalent)

COMS 164
Visual Communication (COMS 100A and COMS 100B or equivalent with a grade of C- or better)

HRS 180
The Film

JOUR 197A
Journalism Laboratory (JOUR 30)

MKTG 101
Principles of Marketing

PHOT 135
Introduction to Photojournalism (PHOT 40 or equivalent)
PHOT 138 Color Photography A (PHOT 11 or equivalent)

PHOT 143A
Intermediate Photography, Color (PHOT 40)

PHOT 155
Advanced Photography (PHOT 141)

PHOT 160
Documentary Photography (PHOT 141)

PHOT 195
Internship in Photography (A minimum of two upper division photography courses)

PHOT 199
Special Problems

Major Requirements

Required Core for a Major in Mass Communication
3 – MCOM 151 Intro to Mass Communication (gen ed)
3 – MCOM 161 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing
3 – MCOM 210 Basic Newswriting
3 – MCOM 430 Media Law
3 – MCOM 492 Topics: Mass Media Issues

Emphsis in Photography
3 – ART 121 Design I 2D (gen ed)
3 – MCOM 265 Basic Photography
3 – MCOM 266 Photojournalism
3 – MCOM 350 Computer Aided Photography
3 – MCOM 365 Advanced Photography
3 – MCOM 367 Color Photography
3 – MCOM 465 Contemporary Issues in Photography
3 – MCOM 494 Internship
3 – MCOM 300/400 level Elective

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (2007-2009)

Acceptance into the Major Concentration is by competitive portfolio review. Students must meet TASP/THEA requirement in addition to other academic requirements.UH – Core Requirements 42 Hours
Major Requirements 81 Hours
Art History 12 Hours

ARTH 1380 History of Art I

ARTH 1380 fulfills a UH core requirement
as well as a major requirement.

ARTH 1381 History of Art II

ARTH 4319 Readings in 19th Century Photography

Not taken until enrolled in Major Concentration courses (below)

ARTH 4320 Readings in 20th Century Photography

Not taken until enrolled in Major Concentration courses (below)
Fundamentals: Four 1000-level
studio courses selected from: 12 Hours

ART 1301 Drawing

Mandated Course

ART 1370 Photography

Mandated Course

ART 1310 Printmaking

Recommended Course

ART 1360 Sculpture

Recommended Course

ART 1330 Graphic Communication

Mandated Course
Related Arts: Seven Studio Courses 21 Hours

ART 3370 Intermediate Photography

Mandated Course

ART 3371 Advanced Photography

Mandated Course

ART 3374 Computer Imaging I

Mandated Course

ART 3000 level Printmaking from approved list

Mandated Course; ART 3312, 3313, 3314, 3315 & 3317 qualify as approved printmaking courses

ART 4376 Computer Imaging II

Recommended Course

ART 3000 level Printmaking

Recommended Course
Major Concentration: Three concurrent
three-hour courses per term 36 Hours

ART 3375 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Fall)

ART 3376 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Fall)

ART 3377 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Fall)

ART 3375 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Spring)

ART 3376 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Spring)

ART 3377 Junior Photo/Digital Media Major (Spring)

ART 4370 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major I (Fall)

ART 4371 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major I (Fall)

ART 4372 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major I (Fall)

ART 4373 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major II (Spring)

ART 4374 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major II (Spring)

ART 4375 Senior Photo/Digital Media Major II (Spring)

Total Hours for Program Completion 120 Hours

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

A student minoring in Photography must complete 33 quarter hours:

ART
161, or 162, or 163
Design
3

ART
312
Aesthetics and Photography
4

COMM
235
Introduction to Video

or

4

GRPH
255
Graphic Design and Layout

JOUR
257
Photojournalism
2

GRPH
235
Digital Imaging I
4

GRPH
336
Digital Imaging II
4

PHTO
156
Principles of Photography
3

PHTO
255
Intermediate Photography
3

PHTO
355
Advanced Photography
3

PHTO
356
Digital Photography
3

*Electives must be chosen from the following prefixes in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser: COMM, GRPH, or PHTO

A student minoring in photojournalism must complete 30 quarter hours.

COMM
357
Communication Law and Ethics
4

GRPH
335
Digital Imaging I
4

JOUR
245
Newswriting
4

JOUR
257
Introduction to Photojournalism
3

JOUR
457
Advanced Photojournalism
3

JOUR
458
Newspaper Staff Photography Practicum
3

*Electives
9

30

*Electives may be chosen from the following:

COMM
235
Introduction to Video
4

GRPH
255
Graphic Design and Layout
4

GRPH
268
Advanced Document Design
3

GRPH
336
Digital Imaging II
4

JOUR
341
Magazine Article Writing
4

JOUR
479
Directed Photojournalism Project
1-3

PHTO
255
Intermediate Photography
3

PHTO
355
Advanced Photography
3

*Approval of photojournalism adviser required

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Major Core Requirements:
Required Courses (24 Units)
Units
PHO-8
Introduction to Photography
3
PHO-9
Intermediate Photography
3
PHO-10
Advanced Photography
3
PHO-12
Photojournalism
3
PHO-13
Advanced Darkroom Techniques
3
PHO-14
Basic Studio Portraiture
3
PHO-17
Introduction to Color Photography
3
PHO-20
Introduction to Digital Still Photography
3

Associate in Science Degree
The Associate in Science degree in Photography will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for the certificate, plus completion of the graduation requirements as described in the catalog, as well as electives totaling 60 units of college work as required for the associate degree.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.
To explore major-related career information, click on the Career Profile link to find out what you can REALLY do with your degree.

PREREQUISITE COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE
UNITS

ART 199
History of Photography
3

PHOTO 101
Introduction to Photography
3

PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 103
Intermediate Photography
3

PHOTO 101
PHOTO 105
Advanced Photography
3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 106 Available Lighting
3

PHOTO 101 or equivalent
PHOTO 109
Color Photography
3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 112 Studio Lighting 4
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 113 Zone System and Fine Printing 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 114 View Camera 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 130 Digital Photography 4

Recommended Courses
PHOTO 109 or equivalent PHOTO 116 Color Photography II 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 117 Alternative Processes 3
PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 118 Documentary Photography 3
ART 130 or PHOTO 101 or equivalent PHOTO 121 Imaging with Photoshop I 3

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED
32