UW’s 24-credit-hour photography minor allows students to explore their creative passions.
Students learn foundational art basics, including color theory and printmaking. Then,
progress to working with film, digital and advanced photography techniques.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
Looking for a thought-provoking, creative outlet? A minor in photography is the perfect addition to any degree.
Learn advanced techniques through the wide variety of available photography classes. As a photography minor, you will take 15 credit hours of required art courses and choose nine credit hours of studio and art history electives.
Students pursuing a B.A. in Art History may minor in a studio discipline. However, students pursuing a B.A. or B.F.A. in Studio Art or a B.A. in Art Education cannot minor in a specific studio discipline.
Students should plan on a minimum of five semesters to complete a photography minor due to upper-division course prerequisites.
Please note that all courses require a minimum grade of C to earn a photography minor.
Students who graduate with a minor in photography are prepared to excel in any field. Many graduates choose to start their own freelance photography businesses, while others use their knowledge in other creative careers.
Photography Careers
Here are some of the job titles that UW graduates have pursued:
The UW photography program teaches students to hone their craft while providing on-campus facilities and fellowship opportunities. So students leave the program with marketable skills and hands-on experience.
Fellowship Opportunities
Students are encouraged to apply to the Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship. The fellowship awards $5,500 to a UW student pursuing an interesting photojournalism project.
On-Campus Photography Labs
Photography students have access to a digital lab and a wet photo lab for black and white film.
Department of Visual Arts
Visual Arts Building, Room 110
Department 3138, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3269
Email: visualarts@uwyo.edu
