Fine Arts: Photography
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
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| Degree: | Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Major: | Fine Arts |
| Concentration: | Photography |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2024 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
The Photography program is designed for the serious student who is interested in exploring the expressive potential of photography. Students are challenged to pursue their own direction through a curriculum that emphasizes technical instruction, critical thinking, and experimentation. Course selection includes: analog and digital practice; studio fundamentals focused upon technique and the aesthetics of portraiture and still life; historical processes; history, criticism and professional practice. Visit the Photography webpage for more information.
Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.
Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- Photography majors and minors are required to have or purchase selected camera equipment and materials. Visit the Required Materials link on the Photography webpage for details.
- Independent study courses in any fine arts area require approval of the department chairperson.
- Students will complete PGY4944C Photo Practicum for a total of 12 semester hours. Some course content/titles for PGY4944C Photo Practicum include: Public Places/Urban Spaces; Fabrication/Manipulation; Alternative Camera; and Personal Documents. Prerequisites for the Photo Practicum courses will vary. Consult the course schedule or an academic advisor.
- PGY4004 History of Photography (Offered Fall Term only) is listed on the map in Term 5, but it may be completed in Term 3. PGY4205C Studio Fundamentals (Offered Fall Term only) is listed on the map in Term 5.
- Take PGY4476C Photography Portfolio in the final semester of enrollment at UNF. Course number PGY4476C is offered Spring Term only.
- Department of Art and Design first day attendance rule: any student absent the first day without advanced notice to a department representative, will be administratively dropped from the course.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information, visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
| ART1300C Drawing I (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar (Select the course not taken in Term 1) |
3 |
| PGY2810C Intro to Digitial Imaging | 3 |
| ART2301C Drawing II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| ART2203C Three-Dimensional Design (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
| Mile Marker(s) ART1300C Drawing I Minimum Grade C ART1201C Two-Dimensional Design Minimum Grade C PGY2810C Intro to Digital Imaging Minimum Grade C ART2301C Drawing II Minimum Grade C ART2203C Three-Dimensional Design Minimum Grade C |
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Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| PGY2401C Basic Black and White Film Photography I | 3 | |
| ARH2050 Art History Survey I (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| PGY3824C Contemporary Photographic Imaging | 3 | |
| Select one Intro Media course at 1000/2000 Level ART (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| NOTE: ARH4004 History of Photography (offered Fall Term only), may be taken in Term 3 | ||
| Mile Marker(s) ARH2050 Art History Survey I Minimum Grade C PGY2401C Basic Black and White Film Photography Minimum Grade C |
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Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARH2051 Art History Survey II (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Select one Intro Media course at 1000/2000 Level with ART (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| PGY4944C Photo Practicum (Course titles and course prerequisites vary by term. Review Class Schedule) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| PGY3410C Black and White Film Photography 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) PGY3410C Black and White Film Photography 2 Minimum Grade C ARH2051 Art History Survey II Minimum Grade C Two Intro to Media courses Minimum Grade of C |
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Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PGY4205C Studio Fundamentals (Offered Fall term only) | 3 | |
| PGY4004 History of Photography (If not taken previously. Offered Fall term only.) | 3 | |
| PGY4944C Photo Practicum (Course titles and course prerequisites vary by term. Review Class Schedule) | 3 | |
| Select a Fine Art Major Elective: ART/PGY prefix (3000/4000 level). (See options in university catalog, or Degree Evaluation and speak with an academic advisor about acceptable substitutions.) | 3 | |
| Select a Fine Art Major Elective: ART/PGY prefix (3000/4000 level) (See options in university catalog, or Degree Evaluation and speak with an academic advisor about acceptable substitutions.) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
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Mile Marker(s)
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Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select one General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select an ARH courses at the 3000/4000 level (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| PGY4218C Advanced Studio Practice (Offered Spring term only) | 3 | |
| PGY4443C Alternative Photo Processes (Offered Spring term only) | 3 | |
| PGY4944C Photo Practicum (Course titles and course prerequisites vary by term. Review Class Schedule) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
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Mile Marker(s) Civic Literacy RequirementPGY4218C Advanced Studio Practice Minimum Grade C PGY4443C Alternative Photo Processes Minimum Grade C Complete second Photo Practicum course (PGY4944C) by Term 6 Minimum Grade C |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select an ARH courses at the 3000/4000 level (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select one course: ART4965C Professional Practice OR PGY3276C Professional Practices | 3 | |
| PGY4944C Photo Practicum (Course titles and course prerequisites vary by term. Review Class Schedule) | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) ART4965C Professional Practice OR PGY3276C Professional Practices Minimum Grade C Complete third Photo Practicum course (PGY4944C) by Term 7 Minimum Grade C |
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Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PGY4476C Photography Portfolio (Offered Spring term only) | 3 |
| Select one Contemporary Issues Seminar Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |