Overview

The primary emphasis in the photography area is on the development of personal vision and ideas. The program embraces a broad definition of photography within the wider context of contemporary practices in the field. Adventurous exploration, experimentation, and personal expression are encouraged. Instruction is individualized and tailored to each student’s interest and needs.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate photography program offers BA and BFA degrees in studio art and is designed to promote a balance between material inquiry and intellectual development. Courses will introduce students to technical, conceptual, and aesthetic concerns in photography as a medium, as well as put creative skills into practice. Students are encouraged to experiment with the medium and to explore new approaches and methods that inform and enhance their artwork.

Graduate Program

Students in the studio art graduate program are encouraged to actively participate in teaching activities on the undergraduate level and to increase their knowledge of the history of photography and the contemporary art world. Striking a balance between practice, criticism and teaching, the goal is to develop well-rounded graduate students who are prepared for a variety of directions, not limited to professional art practice and higher education.

Student Work Showcase

Facilities

Our facilities are comprehensive and include the latest in digital processing and wide-format printing, traditional darkroom, non-silver and alternative process, lighting studio and graduate studio space.