Photography Curriculum Map
 

Shown below are the 3000- and 4000-level courses required for Photography majors, and the emphasis – None (0), low (1), moderate (2), high (3) – each course places on each learning objective.

Student Learning Outcomes
 PGY2401C PGY2110C PGY 3410C PGY 3410C PGY 3801C PGY4 105C PGY 4220C PGY 4443C PGY 4470C PGY 4610C ARH; 4712/13
(B&W) (Color) (Intermediate) (Digital) (Fine Print) (Adv Light) (Adv Ill) (Photo Arts) (Sr Port) (PhotoJ) (Photo H I &2)
Content Knowledge/Disciplinary Knowledge   
Demonstrate a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of major civilizations      0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
 Demonstrate a general knowledge of the methods and traditions of analysis in the history of art. 1 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 3
Interpret and ascribe meaning in the visual arts.          2 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3
Demonstrate mastery or competence in a variety of photographic techniques­­ (technical skills and basic processes)                3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 0
 Knowledge  and application of professional standards    used for developing and presenting works for xhibition       2 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 2 0
Critical Thinking Skills
 
·  Analyze works of art and architecture within the concentrations of art  history, ceramics & sculpture, photography and painting 1 1 2 0 2 2 3 2 3 0 3
·  Judge and evaluate the cultural context and relevance of photography from the past/contemporary settings  1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 0 1 3
Understand the characteristics of various photographic media (black and white, color, digital, alternative  processes) and their effects on a work of art 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
Development and refinement of basic skills in conducting research in the humanities  0 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 3 0 2
 Consider, analyze and respect values and ideas transmitted  in the arts that are difficult, challenging and controversial 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3
Communication Skills  
Communicate a complex idea in spoken or written form. 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 1 3
  Can discuss conceptual basis of their work; communicate  the ideas they are exploring 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3
Can craft effective artist’s statement describing formal 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 0