Art Photography B.F.A.

About this Program

• Explore contemporary photographic practices that embrace a wide array of idioms, including cinema, documentary, fashion, ecology and other contemporary art.
• Work closely with a faculty of professional artists whose work has been exhibited and published all over the world.
• Engage in classroom discussions that focus on the combination of professional skill development and a strong engagement with the world.
• Immerse yourself in the creative process, giving you the confidence to produce work that is both technically and visually professional. 
• Gain easy access to a range of professional cameras and lighting equipment through our check-out program.
• Produce museum-quality photographs through the use of our excellent digital, color and black-and-white facilities.
• Benefit from our strong partnership with Light Work, a world-renowned photography center housed on the Syracuse campus, and have access to their production facilities, lectures and workshops.
• Participate in our annual B.F.A. student exhibition, the Photography Annual, hosted by Light Work.

Art Photography (B.F.A.)

Department of Film and Media Arts

Our bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree program begins with the premise that photography is aesthetically complex and varied. Rather than promoting a particular tradition, we provide essential critical and technical skills to help you gain confidence to take risks and find your own voice.