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Photography - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Overview

End your search for Minneapolis photography degree programs at The Art Institutes International Minnesota. We offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography program where students can learn about this evolving industry. Students are taught technical and creative skills. The Photography 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. Photography degree program students learn in a hands-on environment, using industry-related equipment and technology. They learn about shooting on location and in a studio. They also learn about composition, lighting, equipment use, darkroom techniques, color, and design. In addition, they learn about the business side of the industry. Photography students assemble a portfolio to showcase their work to potential employers. Graduates of this Minneapolis Photography degree program can pursue entry-level jobs like digital photographer, photojournalist, and commercial photographer.

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Program Description
In our Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program, you have the opportunity to seek key technical skill with basic classes in photography (both traditional darkroom and digital), design, and layout. As you gain proficiency, you can increase your skill level with coursework in studio and product photography, in-depth topical explorations of subject, and professional level digital photographic printing.

PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the Photography Bachelor’s degree program is to provide students with technical skills and the mature design vision needed to produce compelling imagery. Students can also acquire communication and business skills appropriate to market needs.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students graduating from the Photography program will:
1 . Produce a portfolio of original work for current media and multiple platforms demonstrating industry standards, and employing appropriate technical strategies
2 . Be able to place themselves and their work within an historic and cultural context
3 . Be able to use problem-solving processes to produce visually compelling imagery reflective of their personal styles and visions
4 . Conceptualize, plan and implement marketing strategies and a business model reflective of industry standards, while demonstrating personal motivation and ethical practices

Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institutes International Minnesota

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.

Program Fees	$5750
Tuition	$86580
Books & Digital Resources	$2300
Room & Board*	$37176

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available

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Program Costs

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How much will this program cost me?

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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.
Program Fees $5750
Tuition $86580
Books & Digital Resources $2300
Room & Board* $37176
*optional where available

Median Debt

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What are my financing options to pay for the program?

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In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 95% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:
Federal Loans: $33585
Private Educational Loans: $12500
Institutional Financing plan: $0

Success

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The program could take as little as 48 months to complete.
14% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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According to accreditor (ACICS) calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 50%.

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For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.
(CIP #50.0406)

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Marketing Managers
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer Network Support Specialists
Art Directors
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Graphic Designers
Set and Exhibit Designers
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Photographers
Billing and Posting Clerks
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Printing Press Operators
Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators