Photography - Minor Requirements

The Photography minor offers students in other majors the opportunity to pursue their interest in photography. Students take seven courses for the minor for a minimum of 21 credits

Please consult the GVSU catalog for further information and general education requirements. For more information, consult your academic advisor.

 

 

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Curriculum

Requirement

Credits

Required Courses

9–10

Elective Courses

12

Total Credits

21–22


Required Courses

Students take these courses in this category, for a minimum of 9 credits:

  • PHO 171  Photography 1 (Darkroom) or CPH 175 Understanding Still Photography (Digital)
  • PHO 266  History of Photography 1
  • PHO 272  Digital Photography 1

Elective Courses

Students choose 4 courses from the following, for a minimum of 12 credits:

  • PHO 172 - Photography II (Darkroom) (3 credits)
  • PHO 273 - Classic 4x5 Photography (Darkroom)  (3 credits)
  • PHO 279 - Color Photography 1 (3 credits)
  • PHO 366 - History of Photography II (3 credits)
  • PHO 371 - Experimental B&W Photography (3 credits)
  • PHO 373 - Digital Photography II (3 credits)
  • PHO 374 - Color Photography 2 (3 credits)
  • PHO 375 - Studio Photography (3 credits)
  • PHO 377 - The Social Eye (Documentary) (3 credits)
  • PHO 378 - Advanced Problems (3 credits)
  • PHO 380 - Special Topics In Photography (1 to 6 credits)
  • PHO 399 - Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)
  • PHO 490 - Internship (1 to 6 credits)

Questions

For degree requirement questions, please consult your academic advisor in the Department of Visual and Media Arts or the CLAS Advising Center.



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