This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Photography minor creates an opportunity for non-Photography majors to study and practice photography, digital imaging and collaborative digital arts practices. Through the study of a diverse range of photographic genres and techniques, students actively practice photography, develop critical-thinking skills, study the histories of photography and key photographic practitioners, have the option to experience other time-based media genres, and further their photography skills by creating professional-level projects.

The role of photography to improve creative thinking skills is invaluable for students studying in other fields where the role of creativity as an aspect of inventiveness and independent project generation is encouraged. Furthermore, a Photography minor is an ideal companion to students minoring in Journalism, or majoring in Digital Communication Arts or the Design fields, giving students additional hands-on experiential learning opportunities.

Minor Code: 893

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Exhibit broad and discipline-specific knowledge of art processes and history.
• Describe and analyze works of visual art critically and relate them to historical and contemporary contexts. 
• Articulate discipline-specific concepts in writing, orally, and visually.
• Create original art and/or research projects by applying discipline-specific tools, skills, methods, and sources.

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

Minor Code: 893