As a photography major, you will gain expertise in both traditional and digital techniques and explore photographic imagery in all contexts. When you pursue your BFA in Art + Design: Photography, you will develop your own photographic vision and deepen your expressive communication.
The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities.
Your studies will include: black & white darkroom photography; color digital imaging & printing; large format photography; studio lighting; video; the history of photography; contemporary practice.
Your work will culminate in a gallery exhibition and a portfolio that demonstrates your individual style, technical proficiency, and aesthetic sophistication.
A degree in photography will prepare you for a career as a fine art and commercial photographer, photojournalist, videographer, photo editor, gallery or museum director, curator, image consultant, multimedia designer, photo educator, photo archivist, studio manager, filmmaker, web designer, lab technician, and professional printer.
PHOTOGRAPHY MAJOR
Our curriculum fuses traditional photography with digital experience. In addition to gaining darkroom experience in film, contact, and enlargement printing, you'll master contemporary imaging techniques.
The program emphasizes the importance of the artistic and technological progression of the field from its invention to the current day. Working closely with faculty, you'll explore topics such as studio lighting, experimental techniques, and professional standards.
For the BFA in Art + Design: Photography, you'll complete 78 credits in courses related to your major, and 120 credits overall.
UMASSD ADVANTAGES
Internships: enhance your studies while gaining first-hand photography experience
Studio facilities include a 19-station black & white darkroom, film-developing facilities, fully equipped lighting studio, digital printing/scanning lab, and large-format cameras
Campus Gallery: opportunities to exhibit your work on campus