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 Communication Arts and Digital Media majors. Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Fashion Design, Product Design and Toy Design majors are eligible on a case-by-case basis, with approval from their respective Department Chairs, and may require course approvals and/or additional credits over 130 to complete.
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.
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For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2015-16 (class of 2019):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 15-16
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2016-17 (class of 2020):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 16-17
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2017-18 (class of 2021):
Photography Minor Academic Plan 17-18
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirments, and the application process.