Art Degrees Online

Illustration is a form of visual communication in which students use their artistic abilities to effectively convey ideas for a specific use. The illustration program is rigorous in its demands, emphasizing conceptual problem solving, technical expertise, meeting deadlines and other professional practices. The program is structured to develop drawing abilities, skill with diverse traditional media and digital technology in progressive stages. Techniques classes prepare students for the editorial, advertising, and children’s book markets that are explored through challenging assignments.

The professional standards of the program are maintained through sophomore and junior reviews, which students must pass in order to advance. The program prepares students to work at a professional level, giving them a comprehensive understanding of illustration and the ability to merge client needs with their own creative problem solving.

Finding and capturing memorable images requires a diverse array of attributes. Problems must be solved quickly and creatively, while maintaining focus and vision. The Professional Photography Program at Brooks Institute is designed to teach students the skills and talents required for a rewarding professional photographic career.

From day one hands-on instruction and practice provide the technical expertise which forms the foundation of future work. Through concentrated experience in the studio, students can learn how to manipulate and control lighting and exposures, compose people and still life compositions and produce images on a variety of film and digital formats.

Brooks offers a variety of professional photography degree program areas including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Photography and a Masters of Fine Arts in Photography.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (BFA) with a concentration in Photography

The life of a photographer can be as varied as the subjects they capture. But all successful professional photographers share certain traits: they must posses both a keen eye and technical expertise. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the most successful photographers are those with business savvy, creativity, and an ability to take advantage of emerging technologies. Real-world experience and a relevant Bachelor’s degree are two key qualifications for those beginning a career in the field.

AIU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with a concentration in Photography that can help prepare students to become creative and technically proficient professional photographers. This degree program integrates theory, practice, and team-oriented learning to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field.

Photography Majors are advised in focusing their studies toward one of three tracks within the Film, Video, and Photographic Arts Major: Digital and Photographic Arts, Film and Video, or Publication Photography. As a Photography Major, all students gain valuable technical expertise in the use of professional imaging equipment, formats of digital and film cameras, studio lighting, and digital manipulation and enhancement. Students are educated in the traditional methods of photography – film and chemistry – producing a deep knowledge of the medium. They are exposed to film and video, digital editing and use special effects as integral to the study of still and moving imagery.