Studio Art BFA Concentration in Photography - 4 Year Degree Plan
2025-2026
My Advisor is _____________________
Lamar University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in photography emphasizes the development of skills and concepts that are essential to the professional art industry. The program is only offered on-campus and offers you the opportunity to work in spacious, creative environments and you'll have access to our Mac labs any time you wish. Your studies will include courses in art history, photography, digital imaging, etc. At the conclusion of the program, you'll be prepared for a career as a professional photographer.
NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.
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FIRST YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 | ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 | ARTS 1312 | Design II | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 | ARTS 1304 | Survey of Art II | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 | Art History I | 3 | ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| LIBR 1101 | Introduction to Library Research | 1 | MATH 1332
or MATH 1333
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Contemporary Mathematics I or Contemporary Mathematics II
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3 |
| Hours | 13 | Hours | 15 | ||
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SECOND YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| HIST 1301 | US History I 1763-1877 | 3 | HIST 1302 | US History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 | ARTS 3379 | Photography II | 3 |
| ARTS 2311 | Design III | 3 | ARTS 3314 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 2305 | Late Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 | ARTS 2323 | Drawing III | 3 |
| Language Philosophy Culture Core | 3 | COMM 1315
or COMM 1321
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Public Speaking I or Business Prof Speech
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3 | |
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | ||
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THIRD YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ARTS 3355 | Printmaking I | 3 | ARTS 3303 | Large Format Camera Photo | 3 |
| ARTS 3328 | Sculpture I | 3 | ARTS 4303 | Color Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 3305 | Digital Imaging | 3 | ARTS 3376 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTS | Art History Elective | 3 | ARTS | Art History Elective | 3 |
| Life and Physical Science Core | 4 | Life and Physical Science Core | 4 | ||
| Hours | 16 | Hours | 16 | ||
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FOURTH YEAR
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | |||
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 | POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 | |
| ARTS 4305 | Digital Fine Art Photo | 3 | ARTS 4399 | Senior Thesis and Exhibition | 3 | |
| ARTS 4306 | Video Art | 3 | ARTS 4336 | Professional Practices | 3 | |
| ARTS | Studio Elective | 3 | ARTS | Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ARTS 4389 | Criticism and Theory in the Visual Arts | 3 | Componenet Core Area | 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | Hours | 15 | |||