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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 KCC photography program offers a solid foundation in traditional photography and is competetive in digital imaging.

We prepare students for a wide range of careers in photography and art. We encourage creative energy and technical craftsmanship.

We offer introductory basic photography courses for the student who is generally interested in photography and for the serious student who wants to study in color studio photography with 5″ x 7″ view cameras or wants to pursue image making as a personal and cultural expression

Barry University’s undergraduate photography program is designed to immerse you in the field. While many other schools offer an Art degree with supplemental photography courses, we feel that a dedicated degree in Photography will offer you a greater depth of knowledge and experience. You will have the opportunity to focus solely on photography, or elect more art courses if you wish to add a more diversified education in other mediums. You can choose between the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and the Bachelor of Arts degree, and your academic advisor will assist you in choosing the electives that will prepare you to meet your personal and professional goals. (For more information, see: What is the difference between a BFA and a BA?)
Traditional and Digital

As you compare programs from different universities, you may find that many schools are shutting down their darkrooms to concentrate solely on digital photography. Barry is committed to maintaining the tradition of film and the darkroom, while offering the latest advances in the digital medium. You will have the opportunity to explore and experiment, combining vintage techniques with cutting-edge digital technology to achieve hybrid results. We believe that there is no need for us to choose one over the other; they’re both complimentary components of photography. As such, you can choose to focus on either one, or both.
Experienced Faculty

Barry’s Department of Fine Arts is dynamic and not oversized. All Photography faculty are exhibiting artists and very active in their field. Their diverse backgrounds and styles lead to diversity of thought within the department. You will receive individualized attention and learn from professional artists, as we do not hire student teaching assistants as faculty.
Small Classes

As a photography major you will have access to the facilities seven days a week, and class are capped at reasonable sizes to ensure that you receive individualized attention. Your opportunities are limited only by your own degree of motivation.
South Florida Advantages

Barry University’s proximity to downtown Miami and Miami Beach is a definite advantage for photography students. You will have access to South Florida’s culture and art scene, which is an international connection for commercial and fashion photography, and, more recently, cutting-edge fine arts

The undergraduate photography program develops the student’s knowledge of various conceptual approaches to the medium supported by strong technical skills in both traditional and innovative methods of production. Students develop verbal and critical skills necessary to participate in contemporary discourse in the field, and investigate various methodologies in the development of significant portfolios of work. Students have the opportunity to complete advanced technical work in the areas of black and white, color, hand-applied emulsions, view camera, computer imaging and studio lighting. History of photography courses are regularly offered by the Art History Department, and field trips and an extensive visiting artist/photographer lecture series are offered to broaden the learning environment and explore a variety of viewpoints. Recent visiting photographers have included Joel-Peter Witkin, Barbara DeGenevieve, Chester Higgins, Andres Serrano, Lorie Novak, Anne Turyn, Gregory Crewdson, Ann Fessler, Merry Alpern, Sylvia Plachy, David Armstrong and Judith Golden.

Opportunities after graduation
The primary emphasis of the program is the development of conceptual abilities, technical skills and critical thinking in photography. Students emerge from this background equipped for a range of careers. Many students continue their involvement with photography as exhibiting artists and go on to attend some of the best graduate photography programs in the country. A sampling of recent graduates also includes students who are successful commercial studio photographers, skilled computer technicians, managers of their own architectural or studio photography businesses, in-house industrial photographers, practicing photojournalists, picture editors and gallery/museum personnel.

Course Number Course Title
Hours
CM100 Introduction to Architectural Drafting
3
CM126 Computer Aided Architectural Drafting
3
CM226 Residential Architectural Drafting & Design
3

Choose 6 hours from:Course Number Course Title
Hours
CM322 Commercial Architectural Drafting & Design
3
UI401 American Cultural Landscapes
3
HO330 Landscape Planting Design
3

Commercial Photography Courses Required (18 hours) Course Number Course Title Hours
GM200 Vector & Bitmapped Graphics for Industry
3
GM284 Photography Fundamentals
3
GM285 Commercial Photographic Lighting
3
GM286 Commercial Studio Photography
3
GM384 Commercial Photography
3
GM385 Non-Linear Video Editing
3

The Seattle University Photography program offers a strong foundation in photographic technique, critical theory and creative development. In collaboration with the Photographic Center Northwest, the required photography courses for the program are further enhanced by numerous elective offerings each quarter.

In addition, the Photographic Center Northwest, a non-profit community arts center, invites internationally recognized photographers to teach workshops and give public lectures throughout the year. Seattle University photography students are exposed to the work of both regional and international photographers through rotating gallery exhibitions at the Photographic Center Northwest.

The Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce a new degree program, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in photography