The Photography Minor provides students the opportunity to explore the technical, formal, historical, theoretical, and ethical concerns of fine art and editorial photography through a combination of studio and art history courses. A variety of traditional, experimental, darkroom and digital approaches will be explored as students develop their individual representational languages. Photography minors will only participate in the senior show of their home department, however depedning on space availability, they may utilize Fine Arts Senior Studios on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Eligibility
The Photography minor is open to students majoring in Communication Arts, Digital Media , Environmental Design, Fashion Design and Toy Design. Because of their curricular requirements Product Design majors will only be approved to enroll on a case-by-case basis. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with no more than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Photography minors will only participate in the Senior Show of their home department, however depending on space availability, they may utilize Fine Arts Senior Studios on a case-by case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Required Courses
| PHOT204 | Photography I | 3.0 |
| AHCS226 | Contemporary Art Survey | 3.0 |
| FINA200 | Sophomore Seminar I | 2.0 |
| PHOT214 | Photography II | 3.0 |
| PHOT230 | Lighting Studio I | 3.0 |
| Photography electives | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits | 16.0 |
Course Descriptions are listed in the Fine Arts and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Photography minor fits into your chosen major:
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2018-19 (class of 2022):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 18-19
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2019-20 (class of 2023):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 19-20
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2020-21 (class of 2024):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 20-21
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of 2025):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 21-22
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.