The Photography and Video Art minor is often added as a secondary focus of study in order to complement or enhance a student's major or chosen career path. Students may also choose to add the minor in order to pursue an area of interest without the responsibility of a major.

The minor embodies many of the key historical, critical, theoretical, methodological and contextual elements embedded within the more comprehensive framework of the major.

CURRICULUM

A total of 18 credit hours are required for the minor in Photography.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses
FNAR 110	Foundations of Visual Art	3
or FNAR 113	Drawing I
History Courses
Select one of the following:		3
FNAR 202	Global Art History: Modern Art
FNAR 306	Contemporary Art 1945-Present
FNAR 365	History of Photography (Spring offering; odd years)
Applied Courses
FNAR 115	Foundations of Photography	3
FNAR 216	Lighting Techniques for Photography and Video Art	3
FNAR 219	Photography: Digital Imaging (Spring offering)	3
Select one of the following:		3
FNAR 315	Photography: Films and Cameras
FNAR 320	Video Art
Total Hours		18

Suggested Sequence of Courses 

The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework.  An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study.  Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
Select one of the following:
FNAR 110 or FNAR 113	Foundations of Visual Art or Drawing I	3
	Hours	3
Spring
FNAR 115	Foundations of Photography	3
	Hours	3
Sophomore
Fall
FNAR 216	Lighting Techniques for Photography and Video Art	3
	Hours	3
Spring
FNAR 219	Photography: Digital Imaging	3
	Hours	3
Junior
Fall
Select one of the following:
FNAR 315 or FNAR 320	Photography: Films and Cameras or Video Art	3
	Hours	3
Spring
Select one of the following:		3
FNAR 202	Global Art History: Modern Art
FNAR 306	Contemporary Art 1945-Present
FNAR 365	History of Photography
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	18

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply a range of materials, processes and techniques within their chosen concentration as a primary form of artistic expression
• Analyze interpret and comprehend the elements that constitute a work of art (visual, functional, psychological, and social)
• Engage in self-directed problem solving analysis and critical thinking, and take creative and intellectual risks in the production of original artwork
• Employ scholarly and visual research in developing concepts, principles, and theories that underlie their artistic intentions, and effectively communicate them orally and in written form.