BA in Photography — study plan

Scientific College of Design Undergraduate Programs

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The BA in Photography study plan at Scientific College of Design is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DES511	Design Studio I A/B	4
DES512	Technical Graphics I	3
DES513	Introduction to Design	3
ENG500	English for Art & Design I	3
LRT600	Learning Research Techniques	3
ART510	Drawing I	3

Year 1 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GRA510	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
ENG600	English for Art & Design II	3
DES611	Design Studio II A/B	4
ART610	Drawing II	3
PHO510	Photography I	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ART711	History of Art I	3
PHO610	Digital Video Basics	3
	Elective Elective	3
ENG800	English Academic Writing	3
PHO611	Optics	3
PHO612	Photography II	3

Year 2 - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHO613	History of Photography	3
PHO711	Photojournalism	3
PHO710	Photography Lighting	3
ENG700	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
ARA510	Arabic Creative Writing	3
GRA610	Intermediate Computer Graphics	3

Year 3 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ART713	History of Art II	3
CST510	History of Oman Civilization	3
	Elective Elective	3
PHO810	Photography III	3
PHO712	Multi Format Photography	3
PHO713	Digital Dark Room	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHO812	Portrait Photography	3
PHO714	Photometry and Colorimetry	3
PHO813	Commercial Photography I	3
PHO716	Advanced Digital Photography	3
ART812	History of Modern Art	3

Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHO814	Introduction to Contemporary Photography	3
ENT600	Entrepreneurship	3
PHO815	Landscape & Architecture Photography	3
PHO816	Scientific Photography	3
PSY500	Introduction to Psychology	3

Year 4 - Semester 2 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHO817	Digital Photography Printing	3
PHO818	Photography Internship	1
PHO715	Advanced Digital Video	4
PHO819	Senior Study	5

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about BA in Photography

How many credit hours is BA in Photography at Scientific College of Design?

BA in Photography at Scientific College of Design requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is BA in Photography at Scientific College of Design?

The study plan for BA in Photography spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does BA in Photography award?

BA in Photography at Scientific College of Design awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.