Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media, Photography

Program

Visual Media is a wide-ranging field encompassing written word, imaging, and creative design. The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media prepares students for exciting careers in graphic design, and photography. Teaching methodologies include artistic and graphic theory, hands on assignments, and practical experiences.

Students may earn this BA degree in one of two concentrations: Communication Arts or Public Relations.

Required General Education Selections:

Students must select the following Humanities and Arts Elective: AR 217. Students must make a minimum grade of C in AR 217 Art Appreciation, EN 111/EN111Lab-EN 112 Freshman Composition, and CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Each course taken by the student may be applied to one program: general education, major, minor or free electives.

Students who complete the concentration in Photography will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

  1. Integrate principles of aesthetics in visual design concepts.
  2. Exhibit application of digital photography.
  3. Develop a professional body of work.
  4. Exhibit application of studio photography techniques.
  5. Develop original creative image productions.
  6. Use image-filling software effectively.

Minor Required

Sub-Total Hours
18

Required General Education Selections

Humanities and Arts Elective

Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
3

Students must make a minimum grade of C in AR 217 Art Appreciation, EN 111/EN111Lab-EN 112 Freshman Composition, and CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Each course taken by the student may be applied to one program: general education, major, minor or free electives.

General Education Requirements

Total Hours
121-127