Program: Minor in Photography/Video
Program Description
The Photography/Video minor allows students to expand their knowledge in and thoroughly explore technology-dependent, art-based fields of study. Analog and digital applications in a variety of photography and video/digital courses prepare the non-Art major for art- and media-related employment and/or graduate study upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Program Requirements
1. Required Courses (6 units)
Lower Division
Upper Division
ART 305 Art and Mass Culture (3)
or ART 462 History of Photography (3)
2. Electives (12 units)
Select 12 units from the following:
ART 140 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design (3)
or ART 200 Art, Media and Visualization (3)
ART 309 Video for Visual Artists (3)
ART 351 Digital Photo Imaging (3-3)
ART 357 Narrative Digital Photography (3)
ART 450 Photography III (3-3-3-3)
ART 455A Studio Lighting I (3)
ART 455B Studio Lighting II (3)
Total Units in the Minor: 18
Contact
Department of Art
Chair: Edward C. Alfano
Art and Design Center (ADC) 120
(818) 677-2242
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Acquire competent knowledge and skills in various art media, concepts and methodologies.
- Produce a competent body of individual and collaborative work suitable for a liberal arts degree, for the local, national and global marketplace.
- Solve visual problems at a competent level, including understanding/application of the elements of art and principles of design.
- Utilize and apply critical-thinking skills to communicate ideas for their intended audience at a competent level in visual, oral and written formats.
- Acquire historical and contemporary knowledge of diverse cultural and aesthetic contexts, including political, visual and material culture.