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Visit the Blogs by photography students and faculty.
http://ohareyouinitalytoo.blogspot.com/ to view Professor John Hooton's student photographs from Italy.
http://msuphoto.blogspot.com/: Ian van Coller, Assistant Professor of Photography, suggests that "this may be a way to cross pollinate ideas, make announcements and so forth." It's also simply a great place to look at the work of the talented artists we share our building with.
The Department of Media and
Theatre Arts (MTA) offers
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography. The curriculum
in the Photography option offers both artistic and applied approaches to the medium, providing a solid foundation for those entering a professional field and those choosing to pursue postgraduate education. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the Photography option sets high standards for production and is one of the few comprehensive four-year photography degree programs in sizable geographical area of the north central and northwest United States. Coursework covers everything from traditional silver-based darkroom to alternative processes as well as a growing emphasis in digital technologies across the curriculum.
Due to high demand for the Photography Program, GPA
gates are in place, allowing only a certain number of
students to continue, in order to preserve the integrity
of student education. Photography students are required to complete MTA 103RA and MTA 106 with a grade of "B" or higher and pass a portfolio review in order to advance to the second year courses. Those accepted into the program will be required to purchase their own laptop computer which meets the specifications of the department by the fall semester of their sophomore year. Students will be notified of these specifications upon a successful portfolio review outcome in May. To advance to upper division courses, students must complete first and second year photography classes with a minimum average GPA of 2.75. a
The senior year consists of two semesters of weekly seminars for critique and discussion of independent capstone projects. Students are registered for these classes only if they meet the project proposal deadlines and specifications the semester before admittance, and if project proposals are approved by the photography faculty through written and verbal presentations.
Transferring Students
Transfer students may receive credit for course work similar to MTA 103RA and MTA 106. Such students are strongly encouraged to take these courses again at MSU. Our program features an intensive portfolio review based on technical and aesthetic criteria defined in our introductory courses. Transfer credit for MTA 103RA and/or MTA 106 does not guarantee a satisfactory portfolio review.
Course Fees
Course fees are assessed to all students enrolled in MTA 102 and MTA 103. Students who have declared a major in either option or a double major which includes Media/Theatre Arts are charged a program fee per semester (subject to annual increase) beginning their sophomore year.
Computer Notebook Requirement
Beginning Fall 2007, students majoring
in the Photography will be required to purchase their
own computer notebook which meets the specifications
of the department by the Fall semester of the second
year.
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