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The student in the Commercial Photography associate degree program learns to solve photographic problems through the skillful use of camera, lighting, laboratory and electronic techniques. Included in the program are experiences in commercial, general and digital photography. Courses include the theory and application of both black and white and color materials. The graduate of this program should be adaptable to the following employment situations: commercial or portrait studio, industrial photo unit, hospital or research laboratory, news photography for a newspaper or television station, photo-finishing laboratory or digital imaging services, manufacturer’s technical representative or retail photo sales. This program articulates with UNO’s College of Fine Arts and Bellevue University.

The Diploma in Photography is a selected entry programme. Students selected on the basis of their academic record and portfolio of work are advised in writing by the College Office.

Application closing date is the Friday closest to 20 October of the year preceding the first year of study. Late applications may be considered subject to space being available.

The Diploma in Photography is intended to serve students who are committed to pursuing a career in photography. The programme spans the major concepts and skills associated with professional photography, including studio, editorial, corporate and portrait photography. These areas of study are supported by courses in design, business management, theory and criticism, professional practice and electronic imaging.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education. Undergraduate and graduate program tuition and fee summaries and related links for detailed information follow.

Full-Time Undergraduate 2008-2009 Yearly Expenses
In-State Out-of-State New England
Tuition $1,030 $16,130 $7,130
Fees $6,870 $6,870 $6,870
Total $7,900 $23,000 $14,000

* The average 9-month cost of on-campus room and board is $11,220.
* The estimated cost for art supplies and books is $2,000.

For detailed information about tuition and fees as well as costs for room and board for the fall 2008 semester, please view the undergraduate tuition and fee schedule.

For detailed information about housing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Graduate Tuition Summer 2008 – Spring 2009 Terms:
Program Per Credit Tuition
Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown $636
M. Arch, MSAE, MAT MFA Boston
and Graduate Post-baccalaureate $570
Teacher Preparation (TPP) $420

Graduate tuition rates are not dependent upon residency stat

Admission decisions are made on the basis of an applicants’ portfolio, academic records, and personal characteristics, without consideration of financial need. Candidates seeking financial aid are encouraged to file the FAFSA form as early as possible so that the Office of Student Financial Assistance can review the aid application once the admission decision has been made.

MassArt seeks to create a supportive environment in which students and faculty from diverse backgrounds can learn from one another. The admissions committee values differences in age, life experience, education, extracurricular involvement, and racial, ethnic, and/or cultural background.

Admission to MassArt is extremely competitive. Each year, the number of applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. This is true at all levels of admission, although the competition for specific programs may vary from year to year.

The graduate program in photography encourages experimentation, self-expression, and the development of a personal artistic vision.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including MFA darkrooms, a non-silver darkroom, individual studio spaces, a separate graduate digital facility, and a seminar classroom. Color and large format printers, a Polaroid 20×24-inch camera, and assorted photographic equipment are also available for student use.

The photography Major Studio provides a weekly, rigorous forum for the discussion of work. Laura McPhee and Abelardo Morell, two members of MassArt’s highly acclaimed photography department lead the Major Studio. Students also work with other professors, including Nicholas Nixon and Barbara Bosworth, as well as junior faculty including Matt Connors and Eirik Johnson. Graduate students may also select adjunct advisors from among MassArt faculty or artists from outside of the school to review their work on an ongoing basis each term.

The program creates a critical culture in which students present their work and receive personally relevant feedback. In addition to Major Studio and adjunct advisor critiques, visits by prominent photographers, critics and curators provide an opportunity for feedback on student work. Recent visitors have included Charlotte Cotton, Gary Schneider, Lois Conner, Tim Davis, Mitch Epstein, Justine Kurland, Vik Muniz, Shellburne Thurber and Penelope Umbrico, William Christenberry, Gregory Crewdson, P. L. DiCorcia, Susan Meiselas, Luc Sante and Sandra Phillips.

After gaining an understanding of the history of photography and the body of criticism surrounding it, students are encouraged to explore new techniques and develop their own vision.

The photography program provides a strong technical and aesthetic foundation in black-and-white and color photography, and in analog and digital imaging. Coursework focuses on the use of various kinds of equipment, ranging from view cameras to Polaroids; digital photography techniques; and printing techniques including alternative printmaking, fine black- and-white printing, palladium printing, toning, multiple image-making, and collage.

Facilities include 11,000 square feet of work stations, darkrooms with full ventilation, and galleries. New printing facilities accommodate mural-size prints and nonsilver processes as well as color or monochrome processes.

The photography program recently has welcomed visiting artists James Casebere, Lois Conner, Linda Connor, Joan Fontecuberta, Peter Garfield, Ed Grazda, Vik Muniz, Rebecca Solnit, and Kim Yasuda.

The A-4 Photography Gallery features changing exhibitions of work by outside artists, and internships are available with the Museum of Fine Arts, the Polaroid Corporation, and various commercial photographers.

Whether working as an applied or fine artist, the successful photographer is one who can find the most appropriate blend of a developed aesthetic and the science and technology of image-making to produce a legible personal statement. The Photography Program at Marywood offers a strong foundation in the technical skills required of the photographer. Traditional media are stressed, while developments in digital imaging are embraced. Fluency in the medium is enriched and expanded by the study of aesthetics and art/photographic history, as well as through class discussions and critiques, which emphasize the development of the voice of the individual as artist. The relationship of photography to other disciplines, such as illustration and graphic design, is explored in projects involving both areas of study. Marywood’s flexible program is designed to meet the individual needs of the aspiring photographic professional.

The invention of photography more than 150 years ago furthered our awareness of the power of visual culture. The still photograph has contributed to the images we hold in our personal, cultural and global lives. The 18 credit curriculum of MMC’s Photography minor is designed to compliment and intersect many disciplines within the College’s curriculum. The photography minor will provide a solid foundation in the image-making process. Students will study the rich history of the medium, gain hands-on experience through traditional techniques and cutting edge technologies in the pursuit of a personal vision.

Course Requirements:
Color and Design
Photography I, Photography II
Digital Imaging
The History of Photography
A choice of one elective course in Color Photography, Artist’s Books, Graphic Design II, Internship or Independent study.

The MMC Advantage

Marymount Manhattan College is superbly qualified to launch your career as a professional artist, graphic designer, art historian, art therapist, art teacher, arts administrator, or curator through the extraordinary resources of MMC’s coursework and its non-traditional off- and on-campus experiential learning programs.

Classes are small and provide an academic environment which fosters close relationships among classmates and teachers. Whatever your interests and needs might be, our faculty are willing to spend the time to advise you and help you tailor your studies to meet your academic and career goals. Marymount Manhattan has an excellent faculty which draws on the abundant talent available in New York City. Our art faculty teach students through flexible, non-traditional internships, independent studies and apprenticeship programs in museums, art galleries, auction houses, advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses and many other exciting professional environments.

These programs provide a bridge from the College to the professional art world. Students benefit by having access to this professional faculty and working closely with them. The unique mix of backgrounds provide valuable connections to the art community. With all of New York City as a campus, taking advantage of the rich resources of the city’s cultural life enlarges the classroom experience.

Where do you go from here?

Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Marymount Manhattan College is amid one of the richest concentrations of art and photography in the world. MMC is within walking distance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Frick Collection, the Guggenheim Museum, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and numerous galleries. Art majors and minors at Marymount Manhattan benefit from this wealth of cultural institutions as extensions of the classroom experience.

Spring 2009 – Photography

Foundations of Photography I

CSPH 101A
Phyllis Berger
Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
January 24 to May 2, 2009

2 credit/audit: $720

Basic photography course, introduces both inexperienced and experienced photographers to basic black-and-white photography from a fine arts perspective. Covered are camera handling, film development, and printing. Assignments focus on helping students develop personal vision and improve technical control.

Spring 2009 – Photography

Foundations of Photography II

CSPH 102A
Emily Wilson
Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
January 24 to May 2, 2009

Emily Wilson
Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
January 24 to May 2, 2009

2 credit/audit: $720

Builds on Foundations of Photography I to refine and expand personal photographic vision and technical skill. Greater emphasis is placed on portfolio development and aesthetic application of the photographic medium. More advanced techniques in controlled film development and printing are covered. Students benefit from extensive critiques, informative lectures, and hands-on demonstrations. Students are prepared to work more independently and take upper-level courses. Intended for those with prior experience in film development and printing. Prerequisite: Foundations of Photography I or equivalent experience.

Spring 2009 – Photography

Creative Digital Photography

CSPH 221A
Gricel Salazar
Tuesday 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
January 20 to April 28, 2009

2 credit/audit: $720

Moves students away for the traditional darkroom into the alternative realm of digital imaging. Using Adobe Photoshop to manipulate photographs on the Macintosh, students retouch, color-correct, and output images by working with layers, channels, color adjustments, masks, and filters; and capture images by scanning film and using digital camera. A word-and-image project involves collaboration with graphic design students. Note: This class is held in the computer lab.