Academic Catalog

Art | Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art (Photography)

Art with an emphasis in Photography

Program Summary

General Education34
Program (Major) Core18
Art History6
Studio Courses12
Concentration Area39
Open Electives 111
Total Hours120
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35
Art & Design Major Program
Core Courses:
ART 101Drawing I3
ART 102Drawing II3
ART 1032-D Design3
ART 1043-D Design3
Art History Requirements:
ART 201Survey of Art History I GE3
ART 202Survey of Art History II GE3
Select two courses from the following:6
Ancient Art History
Non-Western Art History
Medieval Art History
Renaissance/Baroque Art History
18th-19th Century Art History
20th-Century Art History
Visual Culture (online only)
Late Modern and Contemporary Art History
Total Hours24
Studio Course Requirements:
Select 12 credits of the following:12
Introduction to Painting
Sculpture I
Architectural Drafting
Graphic Design I
Printmaking I
Ceramics I
Community Engaged Art
Figure Drawing
Book Design
Digital Illustration
Total Hours12

Additional studio courses are occasionally offered.  They may be counted with permission.  Students transferring studio courses not offered at FHSU also should speak with the advisor or department to determine if those courses will be accepted. 

Major Concentration:
ART 244Black and White Photography I3
ART 245Computer-Assisted Graphics Design I3
ART 444Black and White Photography II3
ART 475Topics in Art II (Digital Photography 1)3
ART 475Topics in Art II (Digital Photography 2)3
ART 475Topics in Art II (Photography and Culture)3
ART 645Problems: Photography (Digital Photo 3)3
ART 645Problems: Photography (Digital Photo 4)3
ART 645Problems: Photography3
ART 645Problems: Photography3
ART 645Problems: Photography (Portfolio)3
ART 653Professional Development in Studio Art3
ART 600Exhibition3
Total Hours39

Degree Requirements

All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.