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Pursue your vision of a full-time photography career with a BFA in Digital Photography
In our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography degree program in Virginia Beach, you can develop the creative instincts and technical knowledge of the subject matter required to capture the world as only you see it. With our digital photography courses, you’ll be equipped to pursue a career in the fine arts doing what you love. You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students
At The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, you’ll join a creative community like no other.
Virginia Beach and the city of Norfolk are part of a vibrant creative community including the broader area of Hampton Roads VA. The area provides a variety of settings to explore creativity and the arts including museums, restaurants and nightlife, the beach and the boardwalk. Outside the classroom, you can join student organizations, participate in industry events, and draw inspiration from the many other talented, creative thinkers throughout the school and the Virginia Beach community.
Digital Photography, 2015 (BFA) Alumnus Zuhair Ali | The Art Institute of Virginia Beach:
“When I first started, I kind of had that mindset that the only way to make money in photography was doing events but as I kind of progressed, I realized that there was just more opportunities. The field is just so much bigger than it actually seemed.”
“The thing that I found more unique about this school than most others was it's dedicated to not only the the artsy aspect of it but learning how to make what you enjoy doing part of your future.”
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography
What Will I Study?
Show me how to tell stories. One frame at a time.
Photography isn’t a hobby. It’s a craft pursued by hard-working, talented professionals who share not just a curiosity about the world, but a commitment to constantly adapting and improving. The Digital Photography curriculum will sharpen your creative edge and technical skills as you study:
- Digital Photography
- Color Management
- Studio Photography
- Location Photography
- Portraiture
- Digital Darkroom
- Natural & Artificial Light
- Digital Image Management
- Editorial Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Business of Photography
- Studio Techniques
I'm looking for my proving ground.
At The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Digital Photography degree programs are built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. It’s a daily struggle to champion your ideas and earn your place among the best in your profession. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But we’ll support you along every step of your journey. We provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field, as well as internship possibilities. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
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