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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Photography
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This close-knit photography program fosters creativity and technical excellence through hands-on learning in darkrooms and digital labs. Students develop essential skills in composition, presentation, and photographic theory. The program prepares graduates for careers in photography, digital imaging, art direction, education, and more, with alumni earning an average salary of $66,398 within 5-10 years of graduation.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

From black-and-white film to modern digital photography, we will help you develop creative vision for powerful, concept-driven photography projects. This close-knit program provides a supportive community while you build technical excellence in photographic concepts. You will learn not only how to compose and capture pictures but also about presenting them, preparing you for a career in photography or other creative fields.


Careers:

Potential Careers:

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Digital Imaging Specialist
  • Art Director
  • Educator
  • Museum Curator/Gallery Owner
  • Job Titles of Alumni:
  • Photographer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Fine Artist
  • Videographer / Editor
  • Average Alumni Salary:
  • Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education: $66,398
  • Workplace Settings:
  • Photography
  • Museums
  • Galleries
  • Education
  • Marketing/Social Media
  • Employers of Alumni:
  • Google
  • Nike
  • Richland Library
  • Hubbell Incorporated
  • University of South Carolina
  • Pursue Your Interests: Pursue individual projects and create cohesive portfolios, books and exhibitions in our upper-level courses.
  • What You’ll Study: Courses cover digital and film photography, theoretical discourse and the development of photography in multiple cultures.
  • In addition to taking photos, you will learn about photo installations, printing and book publishing. You will also complete a solo exhibition.
  • Building Skills: Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
  • Problem Solving
  • Research
  • Critical Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Planning and Strategy
  • Empathy
  • Advanced Degrees: Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.
  • Master's Studio Art, M.F.A.
  • College of Arts and Sciences
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