Photography - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Overview
The Art Institute of Dallas Photography Degree Program offers students the chance to learn about this evolving industry. The bachelor’s degree program teaches students technical and creative skills that can help them when pursuing a career in photography.
The Art Institute of Dallas Photography Degree Program allows students to communicate their creativity with compelling visual images. As they work toward their Photography degree, students are taught the best ways to capture a moment in time through a photograph. Graduates have the opportunity to work professionally with a major medium of communication, as it is our window to the world in many ways and has a profound impact on our lives.
Individuals interested in pursuing a degree in Photography should be creative and imaginative with an eye for color and attention to detail. As they work toward their degree in Photography, at The Art Institute of Dallas, Texas students learn in a hands-on environment, using industry-related equipment and technology. Students learn about composition, lighting, equipment use, darkroom techniques, color, and design. To receive a degree in Photography, students must complete courses covering topics such as photojournalism, lighting, and color management.
Students must be able to work as a member of a creative team, have excellent communication skills, and have good business skills. They will also develop networking skills and form connections with professionals working in the industry through interaction with professional photographic organizations. Before they receive their degree in Photography, graduates assemble a portfolio of their work which they can show potential employers.
After completing The Art Institute of Dallas Photography Degree Program, graduates can pursue entry-level jobs such as:
• Digital photographer
• Photojournalist
• Commercial photographer
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Program Description
The Bachelor’s degree program in Photography reflects the continued impact of technology in the photography industry and the breadth of skills needed by graduates to maintain and increase marketability and success upon completion of their degree. Specifically, this program model contains:
• Courses focused on the increased level of skill and expertise required in areas such as digital color management, digital asset management, lighting, composition, and image manipulation to provide a strong technical and creative foundation.
• Courses that focus on a breadth of related skills in current communications technology, web, and video that supplement and enhance photographic foundations.
• Courses in business fundamentals, business operations, and marketing with competencies in communication skills, ethics, and professional behavior needed by photographers, especially those who are self-employed.
• An opportunity for an internship related to their chosen profession.
• Elective courses on special topics related to students’ areas of interest such as nature Photography, Food Styling, e-Business Solutions, etc.
PURPOSE:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography at The Art institute of Dallas and The Art institute of Fort Worth strives to prepare talented students to enter a professional career in the photographic industry by teaching technical skills and through the development of a discerning sense of aesthetics. We foster an academic environment that encourages conceptual thinking and creative problem solving while supporting personal growth. The photography program aims to prepare students for a rewarding career in our ever-changing world.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Photography is a major medium of communication. it shapes our perception of the world and impacts our lives in many ways. The program is meant for those with creativity, imagination, and an eye for color, attention to detail, and a degree of selective critical judgment. Graduates of the program who enter the photography field may work with diverse subject matter, and many types of people. They must be able to work as a member of a creative team, have excellent communication skills, and have good business skills. Additionally, a graduate of this program must negotiate, sell, coordinate work with others, operate equipment, use tools, follow directions, plan, make decisions, and create spatial visualization. This degree will prepare graduates for entry-level positions such as photography assistant, freelance assignments, and corporate in-house positions.
Tuition Data for this program at
The Art Institute of Dallas
Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Tuition | $87840 |
| Program Fees | $10152 |
| Books & Digital Resources | $2800 |
| Room & Board* | $37380 |
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Program Costs
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Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Tuition | $87840 |
| Program Fees | $6455 |
| Books & Digital Resources | $2800 |
| Room & Board* | $37380 |
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*optional where available
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