The goal of the Photocommunications program is to prepare students for a successful transition to the job market and to be competitive for admission to top tier graduate programs.  The learning environment within the department extends outside the classroom and lab.  We emphasize visual literacy and professional training, which is unique among the photographic education programs nationally.  Students begin their education working with traditional imaging and master film-based photography in the wet darkroom before proceeding to digital imaging.

While completing the basics for both film-based and digital photography, students also focus on a variety of courses included in the Photocommunications electives which strengthen thier preparation for life and careers after graduation. Photocommunications electives vary by semester and have included such topics as: Installation Strategies, Urban Visions, Exploring Contemporary Photography and Photo Flatness History/Practice.

Photocommunications Major Requirements (pdf) 

Photocommunications Minor Requirements (doc)

Please note: The degree plans found on the web are as stated in the 2011-2012 bulletin and do not apply to students who have declared their major previous to this bulletin. To find out which degree plan you should follow, check with your advisor.

Previous degree plans

For course descriptions, see the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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