Studio Art Degree with a Concentration in Photography

Program Overview

The University of North Texas' Studio Art Degree with a Photography Concentration is a B.F.A. program that fosters artistic growth and technical expertise through a variety of teaching methods. Graduates are equipped for careers as fine artists, commercial photographers, or in related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Studio Art Degree with a Concentration in Photography at the University of North Texas is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program designed to immerse students in their creative, professional, technical, and intellectual growth. The program aims to equip graduates with a personal artistic voice, a professional and creative practice, self-discipline, and cultural awareness. The program emphasizes a multifaceted approach to image-making, encompassing various lens-based processes. Students are exposed to a wide range of views and approaches through interactions with accomplished active faculty, staff, and internationally acclaimed visiting artists.

Teaching:

The program's teaching methods include:

• Assignments: Students engage in various assignments to develop their skills and understanding.
• Lectures: Faculty provide lectures to convey theoretical knowledge and historical context.
• Demonstrations: Faculty demonstrate techniques and processes to students.
• Critiques: Students receive feedback on their work through critiques, fostering growth and refinement.

Careers:

Graduates of the B.F.A. program in Photography are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:

• Fine Artist: Creating and selling artistic photographs for gallery exhibitions or individuals.
• Commercial Photographer: Working in various photographic specialties, such as advertising, marketing, aerial, commercial and industrial, drone, fashion, marine, medical, news, newspaper photojournalism, portrait, school, scientific, travel, and wedding photography.
• Other Areas: Pursuing roles in archiving, image retouching and editing, photo restoration, lighting assistant, or darkroom assistant.
• Opportunities: Students have opportunities to exhibit their work in on-campus galleries through a juried application process.
• Internships: Internships with area galleries and photographers are available for academic credit.
• Location: The program benefits from UNT's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth, offering access to renowned art museums and galleries.
• Student Organization: Students engage with their peers and the DFW community through an active photography student organization.
• Courses: The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Beginning Photography: Photo I and Photo II
• Intermediate Photography: Darkroom Photography, Photography, Sound and the Moving Image, Field Photography
• History of Photography