2025-2026 College Catalog

Documentary Photography Minor

 

Documentary Photography Minor Requirements

A minimum of 21 credits in Art and Art History and English, distributed as follows:

Core courses: 18 Credits

ART 241Introduction to Photography: Pinholes to Pixels

4

ARTH 207History of Photography

3

ART 343Intermediate Photography: Basics of Digital Photography

4

ART 344Intermediate Photography: Photojournalism

4

ENGL 205Journalism

3

ARTH 207, Art 344 and ENG 205 - offered EVERY OTHER year at Hartwick

Additional courses (can be added or substituted in consultation w/ Minor Coordinator)

ART 116Creative Technology

2

ART 213Introduction to Digital Media

4

ART 341Intermediate Photography: Black & White Photography

2

ART 342Intermediate Photography: Manipulated Photo

2

ART 441Advanced Photography: Portfolio

4

One internship (3-6 credits)

At magazine, newspaper, publication (print or online), public relations office, professional photography studio, or other organizations that require a professional photographer

Recommended Courses

Any writing courses

*Generally the Documentary Photography minor is NOT designed for studio art majors. Decisions about course selection can be adjusted to support each student’s particular professional goals. Discuss progress with both Professor of Art Katharine Kreisher and Adjunct Professor of Art Kevin Gray.