Academy of Art University · USA

Photography MA

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

First-year fees

$56,862

Introduction

Photography MA is a Masters program taught at Academy of Art University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 months) options.

The Photography MA at Academy of Art University provides professional practice and intensive study of the photographic medium. The core curriculum covers historical perspective and advanced theoretical and conceptual development across traditional, experimental, and digital photography capture, post-production, and output. Students develop a signature portfolio in an area of interest: Fine Art Photography, Documentary, or Art for Commerce.

The program includes major classes that focus on concept, visual communication, lighting, composition, and photographic design. Students also study Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for editing and print preparation, along with digital printing techniques. Portfolio development runs through concept and development, capture and critique, and marketing and design, concluding with a Final Portfolio Review.

Modules

PH 601 Photography Concept
PH 603 The Language of Photography
PH 608 Lighting
PH 612 The Nature of Photography
PH 616 Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers
PH 635 Digital Printing Techniques
PH 673 Portfolio: Concept and Development
PH 674 Portfolio: Capture and Critique
PH 675 Portfolio: Marketing and Design

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Photography MA at Academy of Art University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Academy of Art University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Academy of Art University as pre-requiste for admission in Photography MA.

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Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review.
Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units.
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirement: 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course