The BA in Art with a concentration in Photo/Media emphasizes a wide range of conceptual and technical practices in contemporary art with an emphasis on photography, video, mixed media, installation and related media. The program supports experimentation and develops critical thinking; required readings, lectures, art and art history coursework introduce historical and contemporary perspectives. Available facilities include two experimental galleries, computer lab, lighting studio, B/W darkroom, large printers and a sound studio.
Admissions
The BA in Art is an open major with minimum requirements. The admission process is the same for all the concentrations.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Art major graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art. To graduate from the University of Washington, students must complete at least 180 course credits: a combination of UW general education requirements, major requirements, and electives.
Major Requirements
Art majors must satisfactorily complete 55 credits of ART classes (at least 40 credits must be at UW) and 15 credits in Art History for a total of 70 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the required classes:
- 20 credits of 100- and 200-level ART courses
- 20 credits of 300-level ART courses
- 15 credits of 400-level ART courses
- 15 credits of ART HISTORY courses (at least one must be 300- or 400-level)
Note: Painting and Drawing concentration requires 15 credits of 300-level and 20 credits of 400-level courses
Photo/Media Concentration Requirements
Art majors with a concentration in Photo/Media must complete the following required courses.
INTRODUCTORY ART: 20 CREDITS
- ART 140: Basic Photo (5 cr)
- ART 240: Interm Photo I (5 cr)
- Other 100/200-level ART courses (10 cr)
Photo/media 300-Level: 20 CREDITS
- ART 300: Photography and Extended Practice (5 cr)
- ART 301: Moving Images (5 cr)
- ART 302: Research and Exhibition Practice (5 cr)
- ART 303: Art Systems: Installation, Performance and the Structures of Presentation (5 cr)
Note: ART 303 must be completed before enrolling in ART 440.
Photo/media 400-Level: 15 Credits
- ART 440: Senior Studio Photo (15 cr)
Note: ART 440 needs to be taken three times in subsequent quarters.
ART HISTORY: 15 credits
- 200-level AH courses (10 cr)
- 300/400-level AH course (5 cr)
Note: We recommend students complete a 200-level art history writing course in their first year as an art major. Many Art History courses also satisfy other UW GE Requirements.