Photography Minor
The minor in photography at MSMU gives the students in any major an opportunity to compliment their studies with a well rounded survey of photographic courses. In today’s visual world the ability to create and understand unique imagery is an added value in any sector of business, for profit or non profit.
Through coursework the student has the opportunity to learn basic foundations of photography, advanced lighting techniques, studio product photography, workflow, aesthetics, critical analysis and professional practices.
For the minor in Photography at Mount Saint Mary’s University a total of 18 units of credit are required. Also, 9 units of the 18 must be upper division credit (3 UD courses) which cannot be used to fulfill requirements for the major, general education, or another minor.
Requirements
Core Courses
| PHO 101 | Foundations of Photography | 3 |
| PHO 108 | The Art of Lighting | 3 |
| FLM 139A | Introduction to Digital Video Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
Complete any three PHO elective classes and/or other classes by advisement such as:
| ART 10 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 150A | Photography II: Portraiture | 3 |
| ART 152A | Color Digital Photography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 18