Art Degrees Online

Courses may include:
Foundations in Photographic Vision: Theory and Practice I, II
Black and White Photography
Digital Photography
Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Photography
Development of Photographic Traditions

See the BFA degree description for more information on general degree requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar
Facilities

The Photography program is located in the Engineering and Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex. The building, conveniently located in the centre of downtown, provides immediate access to the city, Concordia’s Webster Library, the Museum of Fine Arts and many other cultural and commercial venues.

The photographic facilities include: hi‑end computers, a drum scanner, two virtual drum scanners plus negative and flatbed scanners, 44” inkjet printers and other printers including a quad tone printer, 20 colour enlargers, a colour darkroom with 30” and 40” colour processors and print viewing area, 19 black and white 17 enlargers, a large print darkroom and finishing area, and two studios. The facilities also have portable photographic equipment: cameras including digital 4 × 5 and 6 × 7, and accessories including electronic flash kits, soft boxes, tripods, light metres and other items.

Students in the photography program have access to the Centre for Digital Arts (CDA). The darkrooms and digital areas are accessible Monday to Friday until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday until 9 p.m. Students should have their own 35mm camera for basic courses.

Program Description
Degree Awarded: MFA Art (Photography)

The photography program includes critical and cultural analysis of photography. Students can explore interdisciplinary options in their art through close links among the photography program and a number of other disciplines, including printmaking, intermedia and sculpture. The Northlight Gallery is part of the School of Art’s photography program and students have the opportunity to exhibit, view and study the work of outstanding photographic artists from across the country. Students who take the photographic exhibitions class learn how to run a gallery and get practical experience and theoretical training.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit subject to committee approval is required, including:
Twenty-seven to 32 graduate studio credit hours in the major area(s) of concentration.
Six credit hours of graduate-level art history and three credit hours of other interdisciplinary graduate credit to supplement M.F.A. work (nonstudio courses).
Nine credit hours of graduate-level course work outside of the major area of concentration, of which three credit hours must begin with the ART prefix and the remaining six credit hours may be outside the School of Art.
Ten to 15 hours of ART 680 Practicum, resulting in an M.F.A. exhibition.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must submit the Graduate College online application. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by ASU is required. All students applying for the M.F.A. must submit to the graduate coordinator:
A portfolio of images of their work on a CD-ROM disk containing 20 JPEG files (1000 pixels in the long dimension) or 20 images assembled as a PowerPoint presentation.
Three letters of recommendation.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of intent pertaining to the student’s educational objectives.

If you are creative, innovative, and have a keen eye for color, detail, and symmetry, photography may be the career for you. A degree in photography allows you to pursue a myriad of professional options. Flip open any magazine or browse any website and you can’t help but notice that quality photography is in high demand.

At Andrews University, you’ll choose from two main career paths – Fine Arts Photography and Commercial Photography. The fine arts photography program focuses on education and the development of personal creativity. Our fine arts photography program will prepare you to teach, become a freelance artist, or work in a variety of positions at independent studios, museums, or galleries. Designed to enable you to acquire a mix of technical and creative photography skills, the Commercial Photography program will teach you how to apply traditional craft-based skills and new digital technologies in the industry. Either way, you’re sure to embark upon a challenging and rewarding career.

The photography program provides the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses including black and white, digital, color, image manipulation, photojournalism, portraiture, commercial, and more. The courses emphasize the development of technical skills, a personal visual style, creativity, and the ability to respond critically to work. The program offers an A.S. degree in applied design and prepares the student to use photography in a wide variety of personal and career situations.

Department Chair: Dr. Marcus Engelmann
Department Secretary: Storm Hogan

Main department location: The Fine Arts Complex (Bldg. F)

Main telephone extension: (805) 922-6966, ext. 3252
or dial toll free 1-866-DIAL AHC (342-5242) ext. 3252

Department office hours of operation:
Fall and Spring terms: Mon-Thu 8 am – 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm
(the office is closed for summer term)

The photography program provides in-depth study of photography through a selection of five courses. Specific course requirements are listed in the Art Department section. For more information about this program, contact

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The Art Photography program offers courses in B&W, color, alternative processes, digital photography, basic studio lighting and a survey of contemporary trends in photography. Our classes emphasize technical skills and creative image making. We have an excellent facility and an outstanding faculty and staff. Art Photography is part of the Art Studio program in the Visual, Applied, and Performing Arts Division. All Art Photography classes transfer either to the UC or CSU system

Develop unique skills, insights, and career options in the dynamic field of professional photography. Our Associate of Arts in Photography program lets you explore commercial, fine art, and documentary photography. Specialty courses, hands-on experience, internships, and interaction with nationally and internationally known guest lecturers develop your aesthetic awareness and judgment while expanding your perspective on the visual arts. Master advanced technical skills as faculty members concentrate on furthering your growth, emphasizing a strong portfolio, marketing skills, career and educational opportunities, and assistance with job placement and more. Many students elect to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level, majoring in photography or related fields such as art, media, communications, or journalism.

The photography program is designed to encourage critical thinking and to expose students to the theoretical as well as technical practices of photography, in both the historical and contemporary spheres. By providing a multidisciplinary base, informed by a strong foundation in theory and criticism, students are able to balance the aesthetic, theoretical, and political aspects of photography, along with the rigorous technical expertise required to realize these goals.

A portfolio is not required to begin this major as a freshman. However, students are required to pass a comprehensive portfolio review in the spring of their sophomore year. The review is based on the student’s work in Purdue photography courses. Students not selected to continue in upper-level photography work with their academic advisor to change to their second-choice major.
Points of Pride
Photography is housed in the new Visual and Performing Arts Building, a state-of-the-art facility built specifically for the visual and performing arts at Purdue. This building includes chemical and darkroom facilities for black-and-white film development, digital color equipment, photo studios, and integrated computer systems to facilitate photography work and file manipulation.
This academic program yields a Bachelor of Arts rather than a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. This helps students develop a well-rounded perspective, critical thinking, creative problem-solving abilities, and communication skills applicable to work in many environments – within and outside a photography studio or business.

The MFA Photography program is a 21st-century studio and think tank. Students develop their work in a collaborative environment, focusing on the relationship between concept and production. A rigorous critique process and regular meetings with faculty, visiting artists, and critics help develop a unique point of view and situate work within historical, theoretical, and contemporary visual contexts. Departing from the traditional semester format, the MFA is a 26-month, 7-term program. It commences with the first of three eight-week intensive summer sessions in residence at Parsons. Fall and Spring semesters complement the summer sessions with students engaging in independent study, either in residence or with the use of the latest distributed-learning technologies. Students graduate prepared to define the future creative role of photography as teachers, scholars or practicing photographers/artists.

Degrees Offered:
MFA

Number of Students:
33

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

NAU, PO Box 5619, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5619

928-523-2232 (fax 928-523-1505)

www.comm.nau.edu

See School of Communication page for information about Admission Requirements, Communication Core, Graduation Requirements, Advising and Student Responsibilities, and Suggested 1st Year Schedule.
Undergraduate Information

You may pursue the following academic plans through the School of Communication’s photography program:

B.S. in photography

minor in photography

These plans provide you with instruction, guidance, and a professional perspective in commercial photography and its related fields. We designed our major plan to prepare you for a career in commercial photography or its related professional areas through a blending of academic and practical experience. As a photography major, you benefit from an integrated approach to communication that develops your professional skills and requires you to complete courses in photography, communication, and journalism. The plan is designed to expand your knowledge, increase your visual literacy, and enable you to articulate ideas.

Our plans are flexible and attempt to reflect the latest developments in the profession, and you have opportunities to get valuable hands-on experience with university media and through professional internships.