PHOT, BFA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 87
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTH 2910 Foundations I (5) sub for ARTH 2120 | ART 1910 Foundations II (5) sub for ART 1200 |
UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | FILM 2000 Intro to Film and Media (5) | PHOT 1600 Black & White Seminar I (5) |
PHOT 2600 Black & White Seminar II* (5) |
| Course 3 | Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | FILM 2100 Filmmaking I (5) | FILM 3100 Filmmaking II* (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | ARTD 2710 Digital Imaging* or 2720 Digital Media Print* WQ (5) |
ARTH 3420 History Photography* (5) |
UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | PHOT 3600 Light Control* (3) | UCOR Module I (5) | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective (3) |
| Course 4 | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHOT 3650 Business of Photography (3) |
3000/4000 Major Elective (3) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | PHOT 4800 Documentary Photography for Social Change* (5) |
UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II* (5) | HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5) | 3000/4000 Level Major Elective (3) |
| Course 4 | PHOT 4950 Internship (2) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ARTH 3410 History of Modernism* or ARTH 3500 Art Since 1945* in WQ (5) |
PHOT 4120 Theory and Methods in Photography* (5) | ART 4850 Contemporary Practices in Portfolio (5) |
| Course 2 | PHOT 3780 Photography Production Seminar (5) |
General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning