Photography Minor

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Banner Code: PHO
Web: soa.gmu.edu/

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: School of Art

The photography minor provides opportunities for students to develop a personal vision in response to photography’s role in contemporary art and culture. Various studio classes emphasize a range of techniques in the production of traditional, digital and experimental imagery. Critical thinking combined with studio/lab experience enhance this comprehensive introduction to the field and practice of photography.

University policy states that students must earn 8 distinct credits that are not used for their major toward their degree, with a minimum 2.00 GPA earned in all courses applied to the minor. See AP.5 Undergraduate Policies for details.

This minor is available to AVT majors. AVT majors must complete 12 credits unique to the minor.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (10 credits)

AVT 252 - Fundamentals of Photography Credits: 4 or AVT 253 - Introduction to Digital Photography Credits: 4
AVT 353 - Traditional Photo Methods Credits: 3 or AVT 354 - Digital Photo Techniques Credits: 3
AVT 356 - Photo Studio Techniques Credits: 3

Two courses from the following (6 credits):

AVT 353 - Traditional Photo Methods Credits: 3 (if not used above)
AVT 354 - Digital Photo Techniques Credits: 3 (if not used above)
AVT 355 - Color Photo Methods Credits: 3
AVT 359 - About Photography: Practice and Research Credits: 3
AVT 453 - Professional Practices Credits: 3
AVT 454 - Alternative Photo Processes Credits: 3
AVT 455 - Digital Printing Techniques Credits: 3
AVT 457 - Documentary Photography Credits: 3
AVT 458 - Advanced Studio Lighting Credits: 3
Or other courses as approved by program director

Total: 16 credits

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Photography Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (10 credits)

Two courses from the following (6 credits):

Total: 16 credits