# School of Art + Art History + Design
**Source**: https://art.washington.edu/art/ba-art-photomedia
**Parent**: https://art.washington.edu/division-art
# BA in Art: Photo/Media
The BA in Art with a concentration in Photo/Media emphasizes a wide range of conceptual and technical practices in contemporary art with an emphasis on photography, video, mixed media, installation and related media. The program supports experimentation and develops critical thinking; required readings, lectures, art and art history coursework introduce historical and contemporary perspectives. Available facilities include two experimental galleries, computer lab, lighting studio, B/W darkroom, large printers and a sound studio.
## Admissions
The BA in Art is an open major with minimum requirements. The admission process is the same for all the concentrations.
[BA in Art Admissions](https://art.washington.edu/art/ba-art-admissions)
## Degree Requirements
Students in the Art major graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art. To graduate from the University of Washington, students must complete at least 180 course credits: a combination of [UW general education requirements](https://advising.uw.edu/degree-overview/general-education/), major requirements, and electives.
### Major Requirements
Art majors must satisfactorily complete 55 credits of ART classes (at least 40 credits must be at UW) and 15 credits in Art History for a total of 70 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the required classes:
- 20 credits of 100- and 200-level ART courses
- 20 credits of 300-level ART courses
- 15 credits of 400-level ART courses
- 15 credits of ART HISTORY courses (at least one must be 300- or 400-level)
***Note:** Painting and Drawing concentration requires 15 credits of 300-level and 20 credits of 400-level courses*
### Photo/Media Concentration Requirements
Art majors with a concentration in Photo/Media must complete the following required courses.
#### INTRODUCTORY ART: 20 CREDITS
- ART 140: Basic Photo (5 cr)
- ART 240: Interm Photo I (5 cr)
- Other 100/200-level ART courses (10 cr)
#### Photo/media 300-Level: 20 CREDITS
- ART 300: Photography and Extended Practice (5 cr)
- ART 301: Moving Images (5 cr)
- ART 302: Research and Exhibition Practice (5 cr)
- ART 303: Art Systems: Installation, Performance and the Structures of Presentation (5 cr)
**Note:** ART 303 must be completed before enrolling in ART 440.
#### Photo/media 400-Level: 15 Credits
- ART 440: Senior Studio Photo (15 cr)
**Note:** ART 440 needs to be taken three times in subsequent quarters.
#### ART HISTORY: 15 credits
- 200-level AH courses (10 cr)
- 300/400-level AH course (5 cr)
**Note:**We recommend students complete a 200-level art history writing course in their first year as an art major. Many Art History courses also satisfy other UW GE Requirements.
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