Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM

Course Desctiptions

Coordinator: Thomas Seifert (936)294-1196; tseifert@shsu.edu

Faculty: Jack Barnosky, Rebecca Finley, Emmette Jackson, James Paster, Thomas Seifert

Website: www.shsu.edu/~pho_www

Photography, whether commercial or fine art, relies on technical and visual skills that serve one goal: communication. The student who is best prepared to solve the challenges that photography presents is the student with a command of the fundamental principles and practices involved. In a controlled environment under close observation with feedback, students are encouraged to explore, take risks, find their own path, and develop their skills.

Academic Programs

  • BA in Photography
  • BS in Photography
  • BFA in Art with a program in Photography (see Art)

Three photography degree programs are offered to form a positive environment in which students can explore their creative potential. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees emphasize photographic fundamentals, visual literacy, photo history and business practices that prepare students to begin a career in Professional Photography. The student who receives the B.A degree emphasizes the liberal arts while. The BS emphasizes the sciences. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, offered in conjunction with the Art Department, places photography as an area of specialization within an intensive study of the fine arts and prepares students to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree.

Highlights

  • A positive environment in which students can explore their creative potential
  • Up-to-Date Facilities
  • Five full-time faculty

Career Opportunities

Variety of opportunities for students in a broad area of photography careers depending on student’s individual interest.

Suggested Minors

Minors can be chosen based on the students goals and career choices. The minors can be selected from several areas such as General Business, Art, Marketing, and Mass Communications. Students are encouraged to contact an advisor when selecting a minor. Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees do not require a minor.

Internships

Internship courses are designed to provide students with work experience in a career related professional atmosphere. This allows the student to gain valuable working knowledge in the field of photography.

Scholarships

Madison Wolff and Hal Fulgham Scholarships are endowment scholarships for students interested in photography.

Program Specific Requirements

Equipment and costs. Students enrolled in photography courses must furnish their own 35mm camera. As photography majors and minors progress through the program more expensive and complex professional equipment can be checked out for use or they may wish to purchase their own professional equipment. All students should be prepared to meet expenses for consumable supplies (film and paper).

Curriculum

Required Courses for Major

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science: PHO 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 332, 333, 361, 363, 430, and 495.

Bachelor of Arts majors must take PHO 337.

Major in Photography

Bachelor of Arts

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
PHO 230, 231, 232 9 PHO 233, 234, 361 9
KIN 215 1 HIS 163, 164 6
ENG 164, 165 6 PHL 261 or 263 3
MTH 164 or 170 3 CS 133 or 143 3
POL 261 3 BIO, CHM, PHY, GEL, or GEO 8
Foreign Language 141 & 142 8 Minor 3
  30   32
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
PHO 235, 333, 337, 382, PHO(Advanced) 15 PHO 363, 430, 495 3 hrs. Advanced 15
ART 161 3 Minor 9
Foreign Language 263, 264 6 ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262,PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, or 264 3
POL 231, 232, 235, 265, 266, 281, or 285 3 PHL 366 or 300 level ART, DNC 3
Minor 9 MUS, or THR 3
  36   30

Note: Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

Major in Photography

Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
PHO 230, 231, 232 9 PHO 233, 234, 361 9
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265, 266, 267, PHL 261, or 263 3
MTH 164 3 HIS 163, 164 6
BIO, CHM, PHY, GEL, or GEO 8 POL 261 3
CS 133 or 143 3 MTH 170 3
KIN 215 1 BIO, CHM, PHY, GEL, OR GEO 8    
  30   32
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
PHO 235, 333,363, 382, PHO (Advanced) 15 PHO 430, 495, PHO (Advanced) 15
ART 161 3 Minor 9
GEO 265, 266, HIS 265, 266, or SOC 168 3 MTH, BIO, CHM, PHY, or GEL 3- 4
POL 231 ,232, 235, 265, 266, 281 or 285 3 ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, or 264 3
Elective 3 Minor 9
  33   33

Note: Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

Major in Art – Photography

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
ART 161, 163, 164, 265 12 ART 260, 269, 271, 365, 370 15
PHO 230 3 PHO 231 3
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265.266, 267, PHL 261, or 263 3
HIS 163, 164 6 MUS,161, 264, 265, THR 160, 164, 166, 230, 231, or DNC 176 3
CS 133 3 BIO, CHM, GEL, PHY, GEL, or GEO 8
MTH 164 (or approved substitute) 3 KIN 215 1
  33   33
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
ART 366, Advanced Art History 6 ART 300-400 level elective 12
PHO 235, 337, 363 9 PHO 430 and 495 6
POL 261 3 PHO 300-400 level elective 3
POL 231, 232, 235, 265, 266, 281 or 285 3 GEO 265, 266, HIS 265, 266, or SOC 168 3
Electives 9 Advanced Electives 6
ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, or 264 3    
  30   33

 

 

Minor in Photography

PHO MINOR: PHO 230, 231, 232, 6 hours from PHO 233, 234, 235 and 9 advanced hours of PHO electives. 24 hours

 

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