Photography Digital Media BFA at University Of Houston
The BFA program provides excellent portfolio preparation for those students interested in going on to graduate school. Information on program events may be found on the UH Photo/Digital Blog.
Classroom instruction includes a complete study of black and white photography, color photography, digital photography and print media, and video; and, an introduction to web, multimedia, and still animation. The use of studio lighting and large format photography is also part of the curriculum. The history, development, and current practice of these related media are key aspects of the course study and studio practice.
Careers
Graduates of the Photography/Digital Media program have many choices of career paths because of the skills they gain from the comprehensive range of instruction and experiences offered by the program. Career descriptions might include: Exhibiting Photographer, Video, or Multimedia Artist, Freelance or Staff Photographer, Web Designer, Multimedia 2-D Animator and Programmer, Digital Technician, Picture Editor.
Internships
Internships with Houston-based exhibition spaces are encouraged. Advanced undergraduate students whose Studio Art GPA are 3.0 or better, and MFA students may submit proposals to the area coordinator to do internships with alternative spaces, non-profit arts organizations, or museums for 3 semester credit hours. FotoFest has been a major resource for student internships. Other organizations that have participated are the Houston Center for Photography, Southwest Media Project, DiverseWorks, and Blaffer Gallery.
Visiting Artists
A student/faculty coordinated Visiting Artists Program draws on the panoply of guest artists brought to Houston by FotoFest, the Houston Center for Photography, and other exhibition spaces in the city. Visiting Artists for fall 2006 and spring 2007 included: Mel Chin, Andrew Daneman, Matthew Deleget & Rossana Martinez, Hasan Elahi, Amy Jorgensen, Mads Ljundahl, Hans Manner-Jakobsen, Bill Morrison, Krista Steinke, and Tricia Moreau Sweeny.