Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education - Photography

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education is a four-year program that prepares students for certification to teach K-12 visual arts or pursue another professional career. This program is offered in conjunction with the School of Education to ensure that students are equally and comprehensively exposed to the academic and artistic components of the degree. Students will also choose one of six specializations: ceramics, painting, printmaking, graphic design/multimedia, photography or sculpture.

With a specialization in Photography, students will develop skills in traditional film, digital and experimental forms of photography, as well as attend lectures and demonstrations on critical issues in photography. They will be guided by the only full-time art photographic professor in South Dakota's higher education system with more than 35 years of experience. Together they will explore techniques in photography development, darkroom techniques, printing and creative process. They will participate in class critiques, lectures and demonstrations on critical issues in photography.