THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING
Focus your creative talents on developing your artistic vision. Photography emphasizes problem-solving and technical skills, design, and digital imaging. You will use fully-equipped darkrooms, studios, and automatic processing equipment to complete work in black-and-white and color photography. You will also have access to a computer lab where you can work on building your digital enhancement skills and print your images. Our dynamic faculty of practicing artists effectively guide and support student talent.
Degrees
Photography (B.A.)
Major
Photography
Minor
A Great Fit For
- Expressive, innovative, creative, and goal-oriented student artists.
- Learners who appreciate connecting with peers and instructors in a thriving arts community.
- Students interested in making and sharing their art in portfolio and exhibition.
- Innovators who love to try new things.
THE MORINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Internships
Students have completed internships and other work assignments with advertising agencies, corporate and commercial photographers, publishers, photography studios, nonprofits, and other businesses throughout the region and beyond.
Travel
You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
Network
You may frequently interact with professionals throughout the industry developing relationships and building skills. through opportunities listening to Industry-leading speakers and attending club meetings and college-wide seminars.
FEATURED COURSES
REQUIRED
A studio course that introduces students to the elements and principles of 2-D and 3-D design, color theory, and sculptural form. Students complete projects in a variety of media.
REQUIRED
Students gain a foundation in modeling, carving, and casting giving them a basic understanding of sculptural technique.
REQUIRED
Students study a broad survey of photography’s history, method, materials and tools. Studio and darkroom work are integral parts of the course.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
Related Majors & Minors
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MEET THE FACULTY
Shelby Prindaville
Associate Professor
I love the genuine community we’ve built here with talented people who come together to pursue their passions. I also really appreciate the professional development support I’ve been granted to pursue new research and exhibition opportunities!
Shelby’s Profile
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