Photography (PH-BFA-KE), B.F.A.

Location(s): Kendall College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The BFA in Photography is a flexible program that offers courses leading to a wide variety of careers in photography including fine art, advertising, commercial, and documentary work. In the program, traditional and digital photography are treated as equal and relevant tools. The emphasis is on the image, not the technique by which it is obtained.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
ACT/SAT test scores are NOT currently required for admissions consideration to KCAD. However, some Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarship levels may require test scores be submitted to be awarded at certain levels.
Portfolio Requirement: Your portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of your best, most recent work that reflect your interests and creative potential. This collection of work could include 2D or 3D artwork, such as drawings, paintings, design, photography, sketches, animation, typography, videos, collages, ceramics, sculpture, sewn garments or other forms of creativity.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required

KCHU 120 - Writing Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 255 - Introduction to Narrative Studies Credit Hours: 3
KCSS 229 - Introduction to Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 228 - Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

Choose one of the following:

KCSC 240 - Perspectives on Science Credit Hours: 3
KCSC 231 - Math in Art and Design Credit Hours: 3
KCSC - Math/Science Elective Credit Hours: 3

Pathways:

Select one:

Narrative Studies (NR)
Cultural Studies (CS)
Philosophical Studies (PL)

At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher

Four NR/CS/PL Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 3
KCHU 460 - Capstone in Narrative Studies Credit Hours: 3
or
KCHU 461 - Capstone in Philosophical Studies Credit Hours: 3
or
KCSS 460 - Capstone in Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3

Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours

College Requirements

Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours

KCFN 113 - Color: Apply Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 115 - Design: Text Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 116 - Design: Image Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 117 - Making: Objects Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 133 - Drawing: Learn Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 134 - Drawing: Practice Credit Hours: 3
KCDM 345 - Video Credit Hours: 3

Art History 15 Credit Hours

KCAH 101 - Global Art I: Prehistory - 14th Century Credit Hours: 3
KCAH 102 - Global Art II: 15th Century - Present Credit Hours: 3
KCAH 316 - History of Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Studio 36 Credit Hours

KCPH 120 - Introduction to Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 220 - Intermediate Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 225 - Digital Image Processing Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 230 - Color Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 240 - Lighting for Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 303 - Special Topics in Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 310 - Photo Seminar Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 320 - Large Format Techniques Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 340 - Studio Photography Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 410 - Professional Photo Practices Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 430 - Photography Thesis I Credit Hours: 3
KCPH 460 - Photography Thesis II Credit Hours: 3

Electives 15 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

Complete 120 semester credit hours.
Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
Complete all Supportive, Art History and General Education requirements.
Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
Submit a digital image of senior level work.
Be in good standing with the College.