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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (BFA) with a concentration in Photography

The life of a photographer can be as varied as the subjects they capture. But all successful professional photographers share certain traits: they must posses both a keen eye and technical expertise. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the most successful photographers are those with business savvy, creativity, and an ability to take advantage of emerging technologies. Real-world experience and a relevant Bachelor’s degree are two key qualifications for those beginning a career in the field.

AIU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with a concentration in Photography that can help prepare students to become creative and technically proficient professional photographers. This degree program integrates theory, practice, and team-oriented learning to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field.

Requirements for a Minor in Studio Art

A minor in studio art consists of a minimum of six courses distributed as follows:
Beginning, intermediate and advanced level courses in one of these areas of concentration: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, two-dimensional design.
An additional introductory-level course in an area other than the chosen concentration.
Two courses chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. One of these courses must be at the advanced 300-400 level, and may or may not be in the area of concentration.
For the minor in studio art, transfer students may transfer two courses equivalent to courses offered in the studio program.

Requirements for Studio Art Major – BA Degree
Three level-one courses, ARTS 171, 210, 230, 240 ( for the graphic designer concentration, ARTS 161 will count for one of these three) = 12 credits.
One intermediate, one advanced and one special studio project in one area of concentration = 12 credits.
One art history course = 4 credits.
Three studio art electives = 12 credits.
For the BA degree, transfer students may transfer four courses equivalent to courses offered in the studio program, no more than two of which may be in the area of concentration.

TOTAL = 40 credits.

A minimum of five courses must be at the 300 or 400 level.

The studio art curriculum provides experiences for the liberal arts student who wishes to explore studio practices as an elective as well as offering a 10 course, 40-credit-hour program leading to the BA Degree or a 6 course, 24-credit-hour minor. The Studio Art Program consists of five areas of concentration: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Graphic Design and is supported by a generous endowment: the Elsie Benensohn Rosefsky Visiting Artists Series.

The studio program is enhanced by events and activities in the Rosefsky Studio Art Gallery, which presents an ongoing series of exhibitions including visiting and alumni artists as well as lectures and seminars.

The studio program is also supported by the Art Student Co-op, a
student-organized and operated source for art supplies.

Animators are the artists who bring entertainment to life. They draw by hand and use computers to create the pictures that form the animated images or special effects seen in movies, television programs, and computer games. Others draw storyboards for television commercials, movies, and animated features.

AIU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with a concentration in Animation that can help prepare students to become creative and technically proficient animators. This degree program integrates theory, practice, and team-oriented learning to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this creative field.

The Visual Communication program at AIU is designed to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. The program emphasizes the development of the thinking process and the ability to solve design problems creatively. Students can learn the principles, practical applications, technologies, and methodologies used in solving complex design problems in a creative and unique manner.

This concentration provides students with the opportunity to pursue a rigorous course of study in photography and related media. It incorporates the study of practice, history, and criticism, from the beginnings of photography to present-day digital and experimental techniques and aesthetics. Students engage in discursive studies, extensive research and experimental learning in a content-rich environment. Parallel courses in art and related areas complement core.