Master of Arts - Photography

The MA in Photography program provides professional practice and intensive study of the photographic medium. Core curriculum covers historical perspective, in addition to advanced theoretical and conceptual development in traditional, experimental and digital photography capture, post-production and output with a focus on the development of a signature portfolio in the student’s area of interest (Fine Art Photography, Documentary, or Art for Commerce).

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Conceptual and Design Skills

• Make creative decisions that optimize conceptual impact, cohesiveness and personal style
• Integrate conceptual and technical elements of photography to convey a story, idea, or emotion
• Effectively deploy design elements within the composition and presentation of the imagery

Technical Skills

• Utilize effective lighting styles, techniques and equipment appropriate to art for commerce, photojournalism/documentary, or fine art applications, as determined by projects and professional focus
• Master exposure, lighting ratios, and post-production skills as appropriate to the project

Communication and Analysis

• Communicate ideas and proposals clearly, verbally and in writing, including defending work and choices made during capture, output and presentation
• Critique their photographs with an understanding of technical, aesthetic, and historical context

Professional Readiness

• Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect career goals

*Note App Fee Waiver in effect for ApplyBoard to reduce the application fee to $50*