PHOT, BFA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 87
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTH 2910 Foundations I (5) sub for ARTH 2120 | ART 1910 Foundations II (5) sub for ART 1200 |
UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | FILM 2000 Intro to Film and Media (5) | PHOT 1600 Black & White Seminar I (5) |
PHOT 2600 Black & White Seminar II* (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | FILM 2100 Filmmaking I (5) | FILM 3100 Filmmaking II* (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | ARTD 2710 Digital Imaging* or 2720 Digital Media Print* WQ (5) |
ARTH 3420 History Photography* (5) |
UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | PHOT 3600 Light Control* (3) | UCOR Module I (5) | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective (3) |
| Course 4 | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHOT 3650 Business of Photography (3) |
3000/4000 Major Elective (3) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | PHOT 4800 Documentary Photography for Social Change* (5) |
UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II* (5) | HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5) | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective (3) |
| Course 4 | PHOT 4950 Internship (2) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTH 3410 History of Modernism* or ARTH 3500 Art Since 1945* in WQ (5) |
PHOT 4120 Theory and Methods in Photography* (5) | ART 4850 Contemporary Practices in Portfolio (5) |
| Course 2 | PHOT 3780 Photography Production Seminar (5) |
General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- 9 credits of 3000/4000 level ART/ARTD/ARTH/PHOT electives required. May include 5 credits from the following: FILM 3110* or 3107.
- Documentary Emphasis: Students who wish to pursue an emphasis in documentary photography will satisfy the 9 credit major elective requirement by completing documentary photography/film classes as approved by the student’s advisor for the photography major.
- Faculty will review the student portfolio upon completion of sophomore year, or equivalent, to determine eligibility to continue in the photography major.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.