B.F.A. in Photography
The 120-credit Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography offers exciting study in the history, aesthetics and technical evolution of photography. In small classes taught by award-winning photographers and visiting guest artists, you will learn all aspects of documentary and commercial photography; gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the field’s history, aesthetics and technical evolution; and develop critical, analytical and professional skills.
Course topics range from newspaper photojournalism to the mechanics and aesthetics of lighting, techniques of photo illustration, survey of world art, and experimental approaches in a computer-driven, digital environment. The curriculum allows the student to take up to five computer graphic classes as part of the photography major.
The school’s photographic studios, digital labs and darkrooms provide an exciting atmosphere in which to create master prints and professional imagery. LIU Post features a black and white photo lab, photography studios and digital labs for gaining hands-on experience with a variety of media and technologies to build your portfolio.
The program teaches you how to see and conceptualize your world and develop technical expertise for a rewarding career as a photographer, photojournalist, photo historian, art educator, gallery director, magazine art director, or to pursue further study at the graduate level.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Incoming freshmen must have a solid B average (3.0 grade point average or 82 to 85) and an average SAT of 1000 (Math & Critical Reading combined) or ACT Composite of 20 or above.
- Transfer students must have completed more than 24 college credits. A minimum college GPA of 2.0 is required for application review. If you have completed fewer than 24 credits, you must also submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores. Students wishing to transfer into a Department of Art program are required to submit a portfolio for evaluation by the director of the relevant program. Schedule a review by calling the Department of Art at 516-299-2464.
Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to applying to the university, students must submit a portfolio for review for admission to undergraduate art programs.
Portfolio reviews are offered by appointment at Portfolio Review Days in Fall and Spring, at all LIU Post Open Houses, monthly in conjunction with studio class visits, or online at getacceptd.com/liu. Call (516) 299-2464 to schedule your portfolio review.
All students who submit a portfolio for review are also considered for recommendation by the Department of Art to receive a Deans Office Award for Rising Talent (DO:ART) scholarship.
For a more detailed listing of these requirements, see the Core Curriculum section of the LIU Post Undergraduate Bulletin.
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Photography Courses | ||
| PHOJ 1 | Photojournalism | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 4 | Color Photography | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 5 | Photo Studio | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 6 | Basic Lighting Techniques and Aesthetics | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 7 | Photo Workshop | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 8 | Experimental and Advanced Techniques | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 9 | Apprenticeship | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 10 | Studio Lighting Techniques and Aesthetics | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 11 | Intermediate Course in Techniques and Aesthetics | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 12 | Advanced Techniques and Aesthetics | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 30 | Digital Large Format Printing | 3.00 |
| PHOJ 101 | B&W Silver Gelatin Printing | 3.00 |
| Required Fine Art Courses | ||
| ART 2 | Studio Foundation 1 | 9.00 |
| ART 3 | Studio Foundation 2 | 6.00 |
| ART 103 | Fine Arts Senior Seminar | 1.00 |
| CGPH 16 | Digital Imaging | 3.00 |
| Required Art History Courses | ||
| ART 59 | Survey of World Art I | 3.00 |
| ART 60 | Survey of World Art II | 3.00 |
| ART 72 | Contemporary Art | 3.00 |
| ART 79 | History of Photography | 3.00 |
| ART 80 | Concepts & Issues in Contemporary Photography | 3.00 |
| Required Senior Capstone Courses | ||
| ATUT 1 | Senior Fine Arts Tutorial | 3.00 |
| PROJ 3 | Fine Art Senior Project II | 3.00 |
Credit and GPA Requirements
Minimum Total Credits: 120
Minimum Liberal Arts Credits: 30
Minimum Major Credits: 79
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.00
Minimum Major GPA: 2.00
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