Program Overview

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Photojournalism Option - Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA

Overview

RIT's photojournalism degree prepares you to produce non-fiction visual reporting that tells the stories of people, social issues, and events for modern media outlets.

Why Study Photojournalism at RIT

• Industry Exposure: The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences brings various visiting professionals, events, and talks.
• Gain Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on experience in the classroom and through paid work opportunities like internships and co-op.

RIT’s Bachelor's Degree in Photojournalism

The photojournalism teaches students to create and publish still photographic reporting and moving and interactive media that document our diverse culture, evoking both the every day and momentous circumstances of contemporary life and society. This option is part of the Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA program.

Program Details

• Photojournalism Fundamentals
• Picture Editing
• Multimedia, including sound, video gathering, and video editing

Students then may choose to take extra courses in an area in which they want further specialization, including:

• Picture Editing
• Still Photojournalism Fieldwork
• Multimedia Storytelling

National Press Photographers Association

Photojournalism students are the driving force in the school's National Press Photographers Associate (NPPA) student chapter. Students regularly attend activities sponsored by the NPPA, including regional and national conferences.

Careers and Experiential Learning

Typical Job Titles

• Director of Photography
• Multimedia Editor
• Multimedia Journalist
• Multimedia Producer
• Photojournalist
• Picture Editor
• Picture Researcher
• Visual Archivist

Cooperative Education and Internships

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Co-op in the College of Art and Design provides hands-on experience that enables you to apply your artistic capabilities in dynamic professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Photojournalism Internships

Students apply for internships as photographers, videographers, editors, and producers with some of the nation’s most respected digital and print publications, as well as other types of organizations.

Career Opportunities in Photojournalism

Photojournalism graduates go on to work for some of today’s leading digital and print publications, as well in other types of organizations that capitalize on our students' visual storytelling skills.

Featured Work and Profiles

• Multimedia Storytelling
• Melding human connection with visual storytelling
• Pulitzer Prize Legacy
• 'Absence and Presence'
• Photographing Bills Mafia
• Alumna advocates for women in sports

Admissions and Financial Aid

This option is part of the Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• 100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
• RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs.

Faculty

• Meredith Davenport
• Josh Meltzer
• Jenn Poggi
• William Snyder

Facilities

• Photo Demo Studio
• Fourth Floor Photo Studios
• Imaging Services Lab (ISL)

Events

• Film+FotoFest@RIT'25

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