Program Overview

Studio Art: Photography, Video and Imaging Emphasis

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography, Video and Imaging encourages students to conduct a rigorous investigation into the nature and meaning of photographic representation and its role in contemporary culture. Students demonstrate commitment to expressive inquiry, develop maturity of vision and take responsibility for their professional development as artists. The program offers a progressive approach to the practice of photography, asking students to question and expand the boundaries of the medium. Students take courses in traditional black-and-white darkroom techniques, digital and other image-forming technologies, color processes, large-scale photography, video and performance.

Learning Outcomes

• Context: Students will demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of art history, contemporary practice, and theory - understanding how they inform and influence their artistic practice.
• Concept: Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to utilize critical inquiry and research to develop meaningful and innovative content in their work.
• Process: Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates facility with, and command of their chosen tools and materials as well as the formal properties that underlie their use. They will also demonstrate an understanding of how concept informs choices with respect to tools and materials.
• Integration: Students will demonstrate the emergence of a personal voice and visual style/approach in their work.
• Professional Practice: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the steps and elements required to embark on the pursuit of a successful career (in and/or out of the arts) after graduation.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ART 340: Trends in Contemporary Photography
• ART 349: Artists' Video
• ART 422: Performance: Live Photo Video

Career Fields

• Film
• Marketing
• Multimedia
• Photography
• Videography

Level of Math

• General Knowledge: This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life. The G-strand does not prepare a student for any further work grounded in mathematics and assumes the student will not proceed beyond the basic Foundations level noted above. Thus only those students whose major requires the most general knowledge of mathematics should take this strand.

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency: Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:
  • Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
  • Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level.
  • An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department.
  • In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Fine Arts

Degree

• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Sample Plans

2025, Studio Art: Photography, Video and Imaging Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ART 119 Contemporary Art & Theory (3 credits)
  • ARH 201 Survey of Western Art I (3 credits)
  • ENGL 101 First Year Composition (3 credits)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
• 2nd Semester
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100A, 100B, or 100E (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ART 100C, 100D, 100F, 100G, or 100J (2 credits)
  • ARH 202 Survey of Western Art II (3 credits)
  • ENGL 102 First Year Composition (3 credits)
  • Math (3 credits)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • 200-level 2-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 200-level 2-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • First Semester Second Language (4 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 4th Semester
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 200-level 3-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • Second Semester Second Language (4 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 200-level 2-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 400-level ARH Course (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 6th Semester
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 200-level 3D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • 300/400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 200-level 2-D or 3-D Studio Art (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level ARH Course (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
• 8th Semester
  • 400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level ARH Course (3 credits)
  • 400-level Photography (3 credits)
  • 300/400-level Art Elective (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)