BFA in Photography

One of the first programs of its kind worldwide, the photography program at MICA was established more than 100 years ago. Building on this legacy, the program today thoroughly examines both film and digital photography while encouraging a diversity of approaches. As a Photography major, you will master technical skills as you work in state-of-the-art digital facilities, learn traditional and alternative darkroom processes, and develop a deep understanding of the medium's history and contemporary directions. The Photography major at MICA approaches the discipline as a fine arts medium with a curriculum that thoroughly examines all aspects of both traditional and digital photography. In addition to strong technical skills, you will develop a deep understanding of photography's history and contemporary directions as you learn black-and-white printing and experiment with non-traditional processes, master the large format camera, and use the latest digital technology. The sequence of courses guides students to build skills and explore the wide range of possibilities in photography. The required seminar, Contemporary Directions in Photography, investigates the production of photo-based media during the last 50 years, and an internship in a photography-related area is required for all majors. Recent internships have provided students with real-world experience in the full array of careers available in the field, including work in the studios of professional photographers, museums, newspapers, magazines, galleries, and medical institutions.