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	2015-2016 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). 
  
  
			 
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		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)   - Literature/Language - ENGL or Foreign Language (3)
  - Philosophy (3)
  - Humanity Elective (except ADXX courses) (3)
   Social Science
 (3 courses)   - Psychology (3)
  - History or Government (3)
  - One course selected from the following disciplines: (3)  
 - ECON, GEOG, HIST, PSCI, PSYC, SOC
       Natural Science/Quantitative Reasoning
 (2 courses)   - Science Elective - BIOL, CHEM, ENV, PHYS, SCI  (3)
  - Math or Science Elective (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.  													 | 
												 
											 
	
 
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