Photography, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Photography, Minor
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Mary Schiller Myers School of Art
Program Contact
- Sofia Calderwood
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Manager of Student Affairs
330-972-6856
Overview
The Photography Minor offers students with studio art experience a deeper exploration of photography as a creative and conceptual art form. Beginning with traditional and digital techniques, the program emphasizes composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling. Students build technical and aesthetic skills while working toward a cohesive portfolio of work. Ideal for students in the Myers School of Art or others with foundational art coursework.
Admissions Requirements
Authorization from the student, adviser and Myers School of Art is required to add the Minor in Photography.
Career Outcomes
This minor supports careers in:
Fine art and exhibition photography
Commercial and editorial photography
Visual storytelling and creative direction
Graduate programs in photography or studio art
Arts education and curatorial roles