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Anne Massoni \ amassoni@uarts.edu \ 215.717.6303
Program Director

Description

Students in the Photography program demonstrate the ability to use the department’s full range of media tools and resources to create their own artistic vision. Students develop confidence and a unique artistic voice through the acquisition and mastery of technique, combined with the understanding and application of aesthetic analysis. Students develop their ability to formulate and successfully communicate their understanding of contemporary photographic practice, employing different modes of expression including writing as well as oral discussions through classroom critiques and dialogue. Additionally, students demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to understand and adapt to constantly changing aesthetic and technical environments. The program is designed to provide practical professional training balanced with a fine-art aesthetic. Through our choice of visiting lecturers, gallery exhibitions, visiting artists, internships, diversity of faculty, and significant engagement and outreach with the professional, fine art, and photo education community, we offer a rich and diversified educational experience.

Program Objectives

• Students demonstrate fundamental competencies in the use of film and digital, small, medium and large format cameras, hot lights, strobes, scanners, printers, computers and software programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Students demonstrate independent and original thinking and an understanding of wide aesthetic palette both inside and outside of the discipline spanning historic, contemporary, commercial and fine art work.
• Students will have a knowledge of the commercial world, whether it be the gallery market, commercial or editorial work. The student will demonstrate familiarity with marketing, professional and legal practices and the challenge of making a small business succeed.

Program Requirements (126 credits)