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Photography Minor Overview

USI’s photography program trains you in the art and science of image creation, while exposing you to historical and contemporary trends in artistic, commercial, and documentary photography. USI’s photography program will give you an academically rich foundation of art theory and art history. Working in our state-of-the art labs and studios, students can explore and understand different photographic techniques and concepts while developing their own individual artistic style.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
60+
Study Abroad Opportunities
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Minor Credits

24
Credits

Additional Credits

57
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

The credit hours from your selected minor will be added to your major and core required credit hours. Check with your advisor to see if you have the required credits to graduate. 

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An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.

The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.

A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Sara A. Christensen Blair
Chair of Art & Design
Professor of Art

Career Outlook

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The real-world experience of internships and working with faculty who are professional designers and practicing artists allows you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the photography world prior to graduation. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills in on-campus jobs, making photographs for the University Photography and Multimedia team, Creative and Print Services, the Shield newspaper, the University Archives and Special Collections and special projects with individual faculty and sports teams. International travel opportunities and visiting artists/designers (Stephen Pace, Martha Grover, Judy Chicago, Judy Baca, Barbara Earl Thomas—to name a few) allow you to step outside of the classroom for impactful learning opportunities.

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Related Career Fields

  • Photographer
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Editorial Photographer
  • Artist
  • Videographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Travel Photographer
  • Photo editor
  • Portrait Photographer
  • Product Photographer
  • Designer
  • Archivist
  • Photojournalist
  • Freelance Artist
  • Work in Public Arts
  • Work in Museums
  • Work in Galleries
  • Social Media Specialist

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Accredited

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