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					| 2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog] 
 
 Studio Art, B.F.A. with Photo Media Concentration  |  
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				The B.F.A in Studio Art - Photo Media Concentration is intended to prepare students for professions within the broad field of photography and digital image making.  The curriculum provides: advanced study in photo media and digital image making; a strong foundation in traditional media, design theory and art history; professional development opportunities; and a rich experience with the tools and technologies of the discipline.  Comprised of 132 credits, 90 are devoted to the major and the remaining 42 are devoted to a strong liberal arts education.  (See curriculum guide for recommended sequencing).   Like all of the Art & Design  programs, it is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).     |  
													| Art & Design Programs - Core Requirements
 (27 credits)Studio Art B.F.A. Requirements
 (42 credits)Photo Media Concentration Requirements
 (21 credits)Art & Design Programs - General Education Requirements
 (42 credits) Skills/Processes for Literacy
 (4 courses)Humanities
 (3 courses)  Fine Arts - Music, Music History, Music Appreciation or Aesthetics (3)Literature/Language - ENGL or Foreign Language (3)Philosophy (3)Social Science
 (3 courses)  Psychology (3)History or Government (3)One course selected from the following disciplines: (3)   ECON, GEOG, HIST, PSCI, PSYC, SOCNatural Science/Quantitative Reasoning
 (2 courses)  Science Course - BIOL, CHEM, ENV, PHYS, SCI  (3)Math or Science Course (3)Electives from College of Arts and Sciences
 (except courses within the major) (2 courses total)  Elective #1  (3)Elective #2  (3)Please Note:
 Of the 132 credit hours required for this program, one half of the 90 credits (for the major, concentration and Art & Design Core combined) and the last 30 credit hours must be taken at Maryville to satisfy requirements for graduation. |   Return to: Academic Programs (by degree)
 
 
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