Photography Degree Programs
In addition to the in-depth exploration of specialized skills, both Photography degree programs include a liberal arts core curriculum that is predicated on a breadth of knowledge that all educated artists should possess.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Photography
The Bachelor of Arts program includes the essential core photography courses in both studio and history. This degree permits students who have a strong interest in other subject areas to pursue multiple minors without extending their four-year college residency. Upon completing the BA program, students will possess a basic vocabulary and technical proficiency in using both analog and digital technologies.
This program includes the study of a variety of processes and genres of photography. Students who earn this degree will be conversant in the history of photography, its major artists and movements, and contemporary issues and ethics.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is the initial professional degree in art. The primary objective is the development of skills, concepts, and historical awareness essential to the professional artist. Students in the BFA program concentrate on in-depth study through studio instruction, practicum experiences, and internships with artists, museums, galleries, and arts organizations.
The curriculum also includes extensive study of the history of photography, theory, and ethics as related to past and contemporary issues. The development of each student’s expressive abilities, ethical judgment, and professional standards is central to our BFA degree.
