PHOT, BFA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Sample Plan for New Students
This plan assumes junior standing (90 credits), a transferable associate degree, and completion of specific course equivalents. For transfer details, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide.
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20 (including HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 and Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350)
- Credits in Major: 87
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Map out your courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior
Year 1
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Fall | FILM 2100 - Filmmaking I | 5 |
| Fall | PHOT 4800 - Documentary Photography for Social Change* | 5 |
| Winter | FILM 3100 - Filmmaking II* | 5 |
| Winter | ARTH 3420 - History of Photography* | 5 |
| Winter | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective | 3 |
| Spring | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Spring | PHOT 3600 - Light Control for Photography* | 3 |
| Spring | FILM 2000 - Introduction to Film & Media | 5 |
Year 2
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Fall | PHOT 3650 - Business of Photography | 3 |
| Fall | PHOT 3780 - Photography Production Seminar | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Winter | PHOT 4120 - Theory and Methods in Photography* | 5 |
| Winter | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective | 3 |
| Spring | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
| Spring | ART 4850 - Contemporary Practices in Portfolio | 5 |
| Spring | PHOT 4950 - Internship | 2 |
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges