Art Photography Graduate at Syracuse University
In an art context, ideas are often as important as execution. Our master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree program in art photography not only places a strong emphasis on technical accomplishment and the professional presentation of work, but on a clear articulation of ideas.
As a student in our program, you will commit to an intense period of study with the goal of producing a cohesive and technically astute body of work that can be discussed and defended in a context relevant to contemporary art issues. You will have the opportunity to study and interact with other media artists in computer art, film, and video as well as take courses in the larger University.
The faculty are a diverse group of working artists who have a comprehensive knowledge of the contemporary art world and experience in documentary, curatorial, performance, and video work. Visiting artists complement their expertise; recent guests include photographer Renee Cox ’78, curator John Miller, video artist Mike Smith, and Peter Galassi, curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include separate black-and-white and color darkrooms, a wide variety of cameras and lighting, and digital imaging facilities that feature 20 G4 Macs, a 44” color processor, and an Imacon scanner. Your study is enhanced by close association with Community Darkrooms and Light Work on campus and SPARK, an off-campus, student-run gallery.