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There is more visual information available to people than ever before, and photography has become an important component of visual communication across an array of media, from journalism to Internet web sites, advertising campaigns, fashion photography, and traditional photo print mediums. With this growth in knowledge and accessibility, students who want to succeed as professional photographers need to take their skill level to the highest possible with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. Gone are the days when a person could hope to become a professional photographer with a home dark room. Today, the level of skill needed professionally is exponentially higher, with technical mastery in new technology a necessity. A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography will prepare students across a field of knowledge, including photo editing, curation, analog and digital photography and development, as well as imaging techniques and knowledge of new technologies. Students will be exposed to a broad educational experience, including historical aspects, aesthetics, and professional practices. Students will complete a professional portfolio as part of their studies, and participate in numerous exhibitions showcasing student work.

Example Courses

• Studio and Light: Fashion
• Advanced Color Printing
• Dynamic Interfaces

Potential Industries

• Newspaper and Magazine Photo Journalism
• Advertising
• Fashion Industry

Colleges Offering Degree

• Parsons The New School for Design
• The Pratt Institute
• Academy of Art University Online