Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PH 4150 - BFA Senior Portfolio Thesis


Credits: 3

This senior capstone course focuses on preparing students for the transition from an academic context to one of professional practice in photography. Students will examine goals, objectives, and photographic work as they apply to the Graduation Exhibition and professional practice opportunities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have produced a body of work that addresses their degree focus as well as preparations for professional practice.

 

Prerequisites: PH 3500 - Project Development Portfolio  

Corequisites: PH 4000 - Senior Portfolio Review  

Notes:




Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Create a well-developed body of work that synthesizes student’s degree focus.
  • Prepare portfolio marketing materials.
  • Produce a professional portfolio meeting industry standards.

PH 4150 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

Required Textbooks:
No Plastic Sleeves: Portfolio and Self-Promotion Guide for Photographers and Designers, 2nd ed., L. Volk, Focal Press, 2014, ISBN: 9780415711180
Required Course Materials:

  • Entry-level DSLR or MILC Camera with appropriate memory cards & batteries
  • Camera Bag
  • Tripod
  • External Hard Drive (1TB or Larger)
  • Printed portfolio book & marketing packet



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