Photography Minor

Students from any college may choose to minor in Photography. They may choose from a list of approved courses dealing with the photographic arts from the 19th century to the present. All prospective minors should seek advice from an Art Studio faculty member or advisor.

To earn a minor in Photography, students must complete the following:

Minor Requirements

Required Courses

A-S 285 - LENS ARTS Credit(s): 3
A-S 380 - BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
A-S 580 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS I Credit(s): 3

Choose an additional three courses from the list below:

A-H 343 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
A-S 300 - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
A-S 305 - STUDIO LIGHTING Credit(s): 3
A-S 346 - DIGITAL VIDEO: SHOOT AND EDIT Credit(s): 3
A-S 381 - ADVANCED BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
A-S 384 - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY I Credit(s): 3
A-S 385 - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOMANIPULATION: PHOTOSHOP Credit(s): 3
A-S 386 - ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES PHOTOGRAPHY I Credit(s): 3
A-S 387 - TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED) Credit(s): 3
A-S 581 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS II Credit(s): 3
A-S 584 - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY II Credit(s): 3
A-S 586 - ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES PHOTOGRAPHY II Credit(s): 3

Total: Minor hours: 18

Students should note that some courses in the minor have A-S 200 as a prerequisite.

Only 3 hours from courses taken to fulfill a requirement in another major or minor can be used to meet the requirements of the minor in Photography. Students must take at least 9 hours of classes at the 200 level or above from the UK Art Studio program.

NOTE: This minor is not available to students pursuing a degree in Art Studio or Digital Media and Design.

See more at: www.uky.edu/academics/minor/finearts/photographyminor.