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Aug 31, 2024
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2020-2021 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Photography
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The Photography program is a prelude to professional photography. In the 21st Century, professional photography requires both traditional and digital expertise. Consequently, emphasis is placed not only on the development of a personal photographic vision encompassing aesthetic standards, but also on mastering contemporary imaging techniques. In addition to the Photo Track of six consecutive courses, the History of Photography course establishes the artistic and technological progression of the field from its invention to current major artists, while the Studio Photography course explores large format photography and studio lighting. The senior year leads to a final portfolio and a gallery exhibition. https://www.umassd.edu/programs/photography
Requirements
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Foundation Studio Arts Program
Required of All Majors (except Art History and Music)
Foundation Studio Arts is a rigorous program designed to promote creativity, to develop technical and conceptual skills, and to provide an essential awareness of our visual culture. Its drawing, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital courses serve as prerequisites-requisites for all 200 or higher-level courses in Art + Design and Art Education programs. Its art history component, Introduction to the Study of Art, serve as a prerequisite for higher-level Art History Program study that is demanded by each of the studio art departments.
Except where transfer or advance placement examination credits are accepted in lieu of requirements, first-year students may expect to take five courses, totaling 15 credits, in each of their two first-year semesters. The exception being Art Education majors due to of licensure requirements and increased credit load.
The successful completion of the Foundation Studio Arts program is a required of all candidates for a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
- ARH- Art History Elective (300/400 level) - Credits: 6
University Studies / Distribution
- ENL 2XX Literature elective - Credits: 3
- MTH Mathematics elective - Credits: 3
- Science electives, 3 credits from each area (The Natural World and The Engaged Community) - Credits: 6
- The Social World: 3 credits from three areas (Human Questions and Contexts, The Nature of US Society, The Nature of the Global Society) - Credits: 9
Electives
Five courses at any level, may include studios - Credits: 15
Major Studios
The following are designated courses, each of which requires a grade of C or better for advancement. Students who receive less than a C in one of these courses shall be subject to review that may result in provisional continuation or dismissal from the option.
Studio Options and Additional Requirements
- AXD 2XX level drawing - Credits: 3
(Consult advisor on selection)
- Studio electives - Credits: 9
- 300/400 studio elective - Credits:3
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