This 2+2 degree program is offered by UCF on the Daytona Beach Campus. The B.S. in Photography degree prepares students for professional practice with strong technical, creative and critical skills.
Photography is also available as an area of specialization on the Orlando campus through the School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) as part of the Art, Studio Track (B.A.) and Studio Art (B.F.A.) programs.
As part of the program, some courses study the form and proportion of the human figure. Nude models are used as reference.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an A.S. in Photographic Technology from Daytona State College or equivalent coursework.
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 36 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design
- Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each required upper level course and achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- Upper-division electives, internship credit, and course substitutions must be approved by the program coordinator.
- Students should consult with a Photography advisor before selecting this major, and at least once per semester thereafter.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
49 Total Credits
- Earn at least 49 credits from the following types of courses: Completed A.S. in Photographic Technology at Daytona State College, or equivalent coursework
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
30 Total Credits
- Earn at least 30 credits from the following:
- ARH3710 - History of Photography I (3)
- PGY3002 - Contemporary Photography (3)
- PGY3205C - Photographic Lighting Techniques (3)
- PGY3276 - The Professional Environment (3)
- PGY3472C - Photo Visualization (3)
- PGY3653C - Advanced Editorial Photography (3)
- PGY3751C - Videography (3)
- PGY3821C - Advanced Digital Printing (3)
- PGY4003 - Image, Culture, and Society (3)
- PGY4228C - Advanced Illustrative Photography (3)
Restricted Electives
3 Total Credits
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- PGY3451C - Alternative Processes (3)
- PGY3480 - Museum and Gallery Practices (3)
- PGY4235C - Professional Photographic Workshop (3)
- PGY4493C - Photography and Art (3)
- PGY4941 - Internship (1 - 99)
Capstone Requirements
3 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- PGY4471C - Photography Thesis (3)
Grand Total Credits: 85
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.
Graduation
Additional Requirements
- Signature Experience requirement is met by successful completion of the following course(s): PGY 4471C - Photography Thesis Credit Hours: 3
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Achieve at least a "C" or better in all courses used to satisfy major requirements.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 124
Additional Information
Honors In Major
- Students interested in completing Honors in the Major should contact their program. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/university-honors-advising/requirements/. Up to 6 hours can be used toward SVAD restricted electives and must be completed through SVAD.
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
- Journalism Minor
- Business Minor
- Creative Writing Minor
Advising Notes
- https://cah.ucf.edu/svad/academics/photography/
Transfer Notes
- Students transferring from any Florida public institution with an A.A. degree or with general education program (GEP) requirements of that institution met have thereby satisfied UCF GEP requirements.
- Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Transfer courses must be evaluated for equivalency credit and/or for use in the area by the department. The student must provide all supporting information.
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
- Acceptable substitutes for General Education and Common Program Prerequisites will be determined by the School of Visual Arts and Design and the University.
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $45 per term
- Full-Time Student: $90 per term
Plan of Study
Freshman Year - Fall
- Daytona State College - Photographic Technology AS Degree Program or equivalent coursework
Freshman Year - Spring
- Daytona State College - Photographic Technology AS Degree Program or equivalent coursework
Freshman Year - Summer
- Daytona State College - Photographic Technology AS Degree Program or equivalent coursework
Sophomore Year - Fall
- Daytona State College - Photographic Technology AS Degree Program or equivalent coursework
Sophomore Year - Spring
- Daytona State College - Photographic Technology AS Degree Program or equivalent coursework
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- PGY 3751C - Videography Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 3821C - Advanced Digital Printing Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 3472C - Photo Visualization Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- PGY 3651C - Narrative Photography Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 3205C - Photographic Lighting Techniques Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 3002 - Contemporary Photography Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Summer (3 Credit Hours)
- ARH 3710 - History of Photography I Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- PGY 3276 - The Professional Environment Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 3653C - Advanced Editorial Photography Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 4003 - Image, Culture, and Society Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 4228C - Advanced Illustrative Photography Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- PGY 4471C - Photography Thesis Credit Hours: 3
- PGY Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- PGY Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
- GEP Credit Hours: 3
