Minor in Photography
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in photography is perfect for students passionate about visual storytelling, artistic expression, and capturing moments through the lens. It prepares students for careers in photojournalism, commercial photography, advertising, digital media, or roles in art galleries, publishing, and media production. Students will gain critical skills for succeeding in today’s world, including the ability to work with still and moving images using the latest software.
Program Overview
The Photography Minor includes courses that range from 19th century methods and darkroom photography up to the latest digital technologies. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in studio lighting, film phtography and the latest professional software.
Related Careers
Our alumni are working as professional photographers, graphic designers, art educators, professional artists, and in art galleries, museums, and in other industries.
FIND OUT EXACTLY
What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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