Altogether, the photography facilities provide an exceptionally congenial and efficient place to work. The primary difference between the two photography programs available is that the B.A. is a traditional liberal arts degree which provides substantial educational breadth as well as a major concentration in photography. The B.F.A. program provides a focused concentration in photography with the breadth areas supporting the student's directed line of study within the major. Compared with the B.A., the B.F.A. program requires a higher total number of credit hours, the breadth areas are slightly reduced and the concentration in photography courses is substantially higher. A detailed outline of each program is available from the photography area.
Students gain sound technical and creative control of the medium.
Students learn more advanced photographic techniques, including negative and printing controls and different camera formats. Introduction to the theory, ethics, aesthetics, and practice of computer image digitizing, enhancement, compositing and manipulation. No prior knowledge of computers is required. Emphasis on the production of a professional-quality portfolio which will demonstrate advanced knowledge of the studio and image production. Emphasis on technical and aesthetic aspects of alternative photographic practice.