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Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies  

The Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) at Harvard offers a graduate program in Film and Visual Studies leading to a PhD.

The Department also offers a secondary field in Film and Visual Studies for students already admitted to PhD programs in other departments in the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

The study of film at Harvard functions within the multi-disciplinary examination of audio-visual experience. From Hugo Münsterberg's pathbreaking forays into the psychological reception of moving images and Rudolf Arnheim’s seminal investigations of "visual thinking" to Paul Sachs’s incorporation of film into the academic and curatorial focus of the fine arts at Harvard and Stanley Cavell’s philosophical approaches to the medium, Harvard has sustained a distinguished tradition of engaging cinema and the cultural, visual, spatial, and philosophical questions that it raises. With their emphases on experimentation in the contemporary arts and creative collaboration among practitioners and critics, the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) and the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts provide a singular and unparalleled site for advanced research in Film and Visual Studies. The program aims to foster critical understanding of the interactions between the making of and thinking about film and video, between studio art, performance, and visual culture, and between different arts and pursuits whose objects are audio-visual entities. The Carpenter Center also supports a lively research culture, including the Film and Visual Studies Colloquium and a Film and Visual Studies Workshop for advanced doctoral students, as well as lecture series and exhibitions featuring distinguished artists, filmmakers, and scholars.

Interdisciplinary in its impetus, the program draws on and consolidates course offerings in departments throughout the Faculty of Arts and Sciences which consider film and other arts in all their various countenances and investigate the place of visual arts within a variety of contexts. Graduate students may also take advantage of the significant resources of the Harvard Film Archive (HFA), which houses a vast collection of 16mm and 35mm film prints as well as rare video materials, vintage film posters, photographs, and promotional materials. The HFA furthers the artistic and academic appreciation of moving image media within the Harvard and the New England community, offering a setting where students and faculty can interact with filmmakers and artists. In early 2003, the HFA opened a new Conservation Center that allows the HFA conservator and staff to accession new films as well as to preserve its significant collections of independent, international, and silent films.

Students and faculty in Film and Visual Studies are also eligible to apply to the Harvard Film Study Center for fellowships which are awarded annually in support of original film, video, and photographic projects. Established in 1957, the Film Study Center provides production equipment, post-production facilities, technical support, and funding for nonfiction works that interpret the world through images and sounds. Among the many important films to have been produced at the Film Study Center are John Marshall's The Hunters (1956), Robert Gardner's Forest of Bliss (1985), Irene Lusztig's Reconstruction (2001), Ross McElwee's Bright Leaves (2003), Peter Galison and Robb Moss’s Secrecy (2008), Ilisa Barbash and Lucien Castaing-Taylor's Sweetgrass (2009), Véréna Paravel and J.P. Sniadecki’s Foreign Parts (2011), Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor’s Leviathan (2013) and De Humani Corporis Fabrica (2022), Stephanie Spray and Pacho Velez’s Manakamana (2014), Mati Diop’s Atlantiques (2019), Ernst Karel and Veronika

Kusumaryati’s Expedition Content (2020), and Joana Pimenta and Adirley Queirós’ Dry Ground Burning (2022).

Images:  Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine  (2005), directed by Peter Tscherkassky, from a print in the collection of the Harvard Film Archive.

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Laura Frahm Director of Graduate Studies 

Emily Amendola Graduate Coordinator Film and Visual Studies Program (617) 495-9720 amendola [at] fas.harvard.edu  

FAQs about the Graduate Program

My native language is not english; do i have to take the an english language proficiency exam.

Adequate  command of spoken and written English  is essential to success in graduate study at Harvard. Applicants who are non-native English speakers can demonstrate English proficiency in one of three ways:

• Receiving an undergraduate degree from an academic institution where English is the primary language of instruction.*
• Earning a minimum score of 80 on the Internet based test (iBT) of the ...

When is the application deadline for admission to the Ph.D. program in Film and Visual Studies?

December 15, 2023

Where can I obtain an admissions application?

Applications are found on the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website ( https://gsas.harvard.edu/admissions/apply ). 

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The UC San Diego Visual Arts PhD Program grants two PhD degrees: Art History, Theory and Criticism and Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice . The program embodies the department's commitment to innovative research by embracing the close intersection of art, media, and design practice with history, theory, and criticism, and by offering training in the history, theory, and criticism of a range and mix of areas represented in our MFA faculty, including studio art, film, video, photography, computational media, performance art, public art, design, visual culture, and socially engaged art practice. Regional and cultural frameworks of study include European and Latin American art, Chinese art, nineteenth-century French visual culture, Mesoamerican, Native American, and Indigenous art and material culture, Medieval art and culture, queer and feminist art, material culture, science, technology, and art; and ocean, environmental, and land art.

The Art Practice Concentration degree, which must be applied for at the time of application to the PhD program, follows the same course of scholarly training, research, and writing as the Art History, Theory and Criticism degree, with additional requirements in research-based art practice that span all years of coursework, qualifying, and doctoral research. Two students are admitted to this concentration annually.

Information for Current and Prospective Students

Requirement overview, program requirements.

• Coursework, 88 units

Language Requirement

• Qualifying Materials and Exams

Dissertation and Defense

• For VA77 Only- Art Practice Project and Exhibition

Full Time Enrollment

In order to remain eligible for financial support all graduate students must be enrolled   in 12 units of upper-division (100-199) or graduate level (200 and above) courses each quarter during the regular academic year. Graduate students must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to maintain good academic standing. The majority of students will choose to complete the majority of their academic coursework for a letter grade.

Pre-Candidacy

Coursework should be chosen in consultation with the Advisor and should be taken in preparation for the Qualifying phase. During the first three years in the program, students should aim to fulfill the following requirements:

• MA en Route Requirements (if interested and eligible)
• Qualifying Materials and Exams (year 3)

Advancing to candidacy occurs when the student has passed all course, language, and qualifying requirements and is ready to research and write a dissertation. Doctoral candidates, sometimes referred to as “all but dissertation” or ABD, work on their dissertation with Advisor and Committee consultation and feedback for two or more years. During this time, Art Practice candidates additionally produce the required art practice components. Each quarter, most doctoral candidates typically enroll in 8-12 units of VIS 299 and/or 4 units of a 500, in consultation with their Advisor. Candidacy concludes when the candidate completes and successfully defends the dissertation (and, for VA77, the additional Art Practice requirements) and is awarded the doctorate.

Degree Paths

The program consists of two degree paths: Art History, Theory and Criticism (VA76) and Art Practice (VA77), a concentration designed for artists engaged in advanced research who wish to pursue their work in an environment geared to doctoral study, and to produce studio, media, performance or public facing work alongside a written dissertation. See Handbook for further details.

Interdisciplinary Specializations

Students within the PhD program who are interested in the opportunity to undertake specialized research may apply to participate in an interdisciplinary specialization. Students accepted into a specialization program would be expected to complete coursework in addition to those required for their PhD program. The department offers interdisciplinary specializations with the following campus programs.

• Anthropogeny:   for students with an interest in human origins
• Critical Gender Studies:   providing specialized training in gender and sexuality
• Interdisciplinary Environmental Research : for students interested in environmental solutions

Curriculum: VA76 Art History, Theory and Criticism

VA76- 22 courses, 88 units

GENERAL FIELD EMPHASIS

During the first year of study, students declare a general area of study in consultation with their Advisor and with the approval of the Faculty Director. This general field emphasis will be considered as they choose courses and, toward year three, plan their qualifying materials. See the Handbook for general field options.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (8 courses, 32 units)

Required (4 courses, 16 units):

• VIS 200- Methods and Theories
• VIS 204- Rethinking Art History
• VIS 500 (1 course, 4 units)- Apprentice Teaching
• VIS 502- Graduate Teaching in Visual Arts

Breadth (4 courses, 16 units), choose from 4 different areas with 3 different faculty:

• Medieval, Renaissance or Early Modern Art- VIS 251, VIS 252
• Modern and Contemporary Art- VIS 254, VIS 255
• Media Studies- VIS 256
• Meso-American Art or North American Indigenous Art- VIS 257, VIS 260
• Asian Art- VIS 258
• Latin American Art- VIS 259
• Material Culture- VIS 261
• Design Studies- VIS 262

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (14 courses, 56 units), choose from the following options:

• Art History Seminars (VIS 230-269), a minimum of 6 MUST be taken for the elective area
• Graduate Research (VIS 299), during 1st year with provisional advisor
• Professional Practice Seminar (VIS 220)
• Art Theory/Practice (VIS 206, VIS 210-219), a maximum of 2 may be taken
• Other Department, a maximum of 3 graduate level courses may be taken 
• Reading Courses (approved undergrad courses), a maximum of 4 may be taken 
• Directed Group Study (VIS 298), a maximum of 1 may be taken
• Individual Studies (VIS 295), a maximum of 12 units may be taken with Advisor

Curriculum: VA77 Art History, Theory and Criticism- Art Practice

VA77- 22 courses, 88 units

CORE REQUIREMENTS (12 courses, 48 units)

Required (9 courses, 36 units):

• VIS 206- Seminar in Art Practice Research
• VIS 207 (repeat 3 times for 12 units)- Working Practice for Art Practice
• VIS 210-219, 1 course from Art Theory/Practice 

Breadth (3 courses, 12 units), choose from 3 different areas with 3 different faculty:

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (10 courses, 40 units), choose from the following options:

• Art History Seminars (VIS 230-269), a minimum of 3 MUST be taken for the elective area
• Art Theory/Practice (VIS 210-219), a maximum of 2 may be taken
• Other Department, a maximum of 3 may be taken 
• Reading Courses (approved undergrad courses), a maximum of 2 may be taken 
• Directed Group Study (VIS 298), a maximum of 4 units may be taken

For the VA76 PhD students, competency in reading, understanding, and interpreting texts in two languages other than English is required before advancement to candidacy (Qualifying Exam stage), and competency in at least one language is expected at the time of application to the program. Art Practice Concentration students (VA77) will be required to satisfy competency in one language other than English before advancing to PhD candidacy. The student and their Advisor will jointly determine examination languages. 

The Program’s language requirement may be met in one of three ways: 

• Passing the department’s in-house Language Exam  
• Passing one approved graduate-level language course 
• Passing two approved upper-division undergraduate language courses 
• Passing a two-year sequence of approved undergraduate language courses in a single language  

Required Paperwork

For each language exam or course sequence taken to satisfy a language requirement, a Language Completion form must be completed by the student, the proctor/instructor and submitted to the Student Affiars Manager in order to receive credit for completion of the language requirement. Submitted forms are automatically routed via DocuSign for approval and processing.

In-House Language Exams

In-house Language Exams test ability in reading and comprehension (by translation into English) only, not writing or spoken fluency in the designated language. The exam consists of two short texts, one less difficult to be translated into English without a dictionary, and one more difficult to be translated with a dictionary. The dictionary may be either a printed volume or an on-line resource. One hour is allowed for each section (total test time: 2 hours). The translations may be written on a computer or by hand. Exams are corrected by the faculty member responsible for designing the exam, who also invigilates the test. If adequate reading knowledge is not demonstrated, the student’s Advisor will review with the student and the faculty setting the exam the steps necessary to master the language and a new exam will be scheduled within a reasonable amount of time. 

Students requesting an in-house language examination should consult with faculty responsible for particular languages:

• Chinese and Japanese : Professor Kuiyi Shen 
• French : Professors. Jordan Rose and John Welchman 
• German : Professor Alena Williams 
• Italian : Professor William Tronzo 
• Korean : Professor Kyong Park
• Mayan languages : Professor Elizabeth Newsome 
• Spanish : Professors Elizabeth Newsome and Mariana Wardwell 
• Turkish: Professors Memo Akten and Pinar Yoldas

Individual arrangements for determination of competency will be made for those languages that cannot be tested by department faculty . 

Committee Constitution and Management

About the committee.

This is the group of four faculty who agree to the student’s request for mentorship and evaluation during the qualifying and doctoral years. The Committee is chaired by the Advisor(s). In addition to mentoring and guiding the student’s research, this team serves as the Qualifying Committee and the Doctoral or Dissertation Committee, conducting the Qualifying Exam and the Dissertation Defense. The committee must be formally appointed by Graduate Division in the process outlined below.

Committee Constitution

The Committee Chair is the student’s Faculty Advisor/Co-Advisors and is selected by Year Two through mutual agreement with the student. The rest of the Committee is constituted through request and consent between the student and other faculty, with the guidance and approval of the Advisor(s). 

Makeup of the committee:

• 3 Visual Arts Faculty (including the Chair/Co-Chairs), 1 member may be a non-PhD faculty
• 1 tenured or emeritus faculty from outside the department

For each option, Assistant or Acting-Associate Faculty may serve as a general member or Co-Chair but not as sole Chair. The Graduate Division website has  additional information  about committees and a  Committee Membership Table  which may be helpful in determining what role a faculty member may serve on a committee.

Submitting Your Committee

After faculty have agreed to serve on the Committee, and the Faculty Advisor has approved the list, the student must complete and send the  Committee Constitution form  which will be routed to the Student Affiars Manager for processing.  This form must be approved by the Graduate Division by Week 5 BEFORE the Qualifying Exam .

Changing Your Committee

There are times when committee membership must change after the intial review and approval. All changes to committee membership need to be approved by the Department and then Graduate Division. Committee reconstitution must be completely reviewed and approved by Week 5, the quarter PRIOR to QE/Defense. When changing committee membership:

• Review the Committee Membership requirements 
• Discuss the change in committee membership with the Committee Chair/Co-chairs
• Discuss the change in committee with impacted committee members
• Complete the   Committee Reconstitution form   which will be routed to the Student Affairs Manager for processing.

Committee Management

It is the responsibility of the student, in consultation with their advisor/committee chair, to engage with and request feedback on drafts of written materials and (for VA77) documentation of artwork progress with all committee members during research and writing of their qualifying materials and dissertation. The student also must email final copies of all materials to their Committee prior to their Qualifying Exam and Dissertation Defense. 

Qualifying Exam, Advancement to Candidacy

About the qualifying process.

The Qualifying process occurs throughout Year Three. The student, under the supervision of the Advisor and with the advice of the Committee, prepares two bibliographies (one on the chosen field of emphasis and the second pertaining to the proposed dissertation); writes a qualifying paper and a dissertation prospectus; and takes written and oral examinations pertaining to these documents. The Art Practice PhD additionally requires a practice prospectus and a third bibliography.

Qualifying Exam

The Qualifying Examination has two parts: A Written Examination in which the student writes two essays over five days in response to questions provided by the Committee; and two weeks later,  a 2- or 2.5-hour Oral Examination led by the Committee, during which the student is asked questions and put in dialog about all of the qualifying materials.

Qualifying Timeline

A student must have completed all required course work and passed all language examinations before taking the qualifying examination, which will be held no later than the end of the third year. Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination, the student will be advanced to candidacy.

Qualifying Exam Administrative Checklist  

Qualifying Exam Failure

Should a student fail the examination, the Faculty Committee will clarify the weaknesses in the exam, so that the student can prepare to take it a second time. If a second oral examination is warranted, they will have to re-take and pass the exam prior to the end of the Pre-Candidacy Time Limit (or they need an extension approved to continue). They can always take a leave and return but if the PCTL is expired, they will have to advance before returning or an exception to extend the time would be need to be approved prior to retuning. If the student fails the oral examination a second time, their graduate studies in the department will be terminated.

MA en Route

• Five Art History seminars 
• VIS 200 Methods and Theories
• VIS 204 Re-Thinking Art History 
• One Theory/Practice seminar (chosen from VIS 210-219)
• Four breadth courses, from four different breadth areas

We do not offer an MA with an Art Practice concentration. Therefore, Art Practice concentration students must make a formal change in their degree aim to designate Art History, Theory, and Criticism (VA76). This change must take place at least two quarters prior to the Qualifying Exam. 

Note:   Students who wish to receive an MA as part of the Ph.D. program   must apply for master’s degree candidacy by the end of the second week of the quarter in which they expect to receive the degree.   Please see the Graduate Coordinator regarding this process.

Necessary Documents for the Qualifying Exam

• Report of the Qualifying Exam

Necessary Documents for the MA on the Way

• Application for MA (due week two) 
• Final Report for MA 

Best Practices for Completing the Report of the Qualifying Exam and Final Report via DocuSign:

• Ahead of your exam/defense ask faculty to add [email protected] as a “safe sender” so those emails are less likely to go to junk/spam. Although campus IT has taken steps to identify DocuSign as a safe sender, it is still recommended that individual users do so as well.
• At the end of your Exam/Defense ask your committee members to check their email for the DocuSign email with the link to the form and sign while you're all online together. 
• ask the faculty to check their junk folder, spam quarantine, or other spam folders
• next, ask them to log into their DocuSign account using their @ucsd.edu email address and SSO credentials to access the form/s directly (https://docusign.ucsd.edu) *some people have personal DocuSign accounts so ask them to ensure they are logging into the UCSD DocuSign account
• Get verbal confirmation of who has signed and who has not, then follow-up with the Student Affairs Manager to resolve any issues your committee members have with signing the form.
• Once the appropriate form is submitted to the Graduate Division, the appropriate fee will be charged directly to the student’s financial TritonLink account. 

About the Dissertation

Following successful completion of the qualifying examinations, the candidate will research and write a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of their Advisor and with the input of the Committee. Students in the art practice concentration (VA77) will submit a written dissertation that observes the same regulations and conventions as VA 76, except that the length requirement is slightly shorter and there must be one additional chapter devoted to discussion of the art practice. In addition, Art Practice candidates will additionally produce and exhibit a visual component. See the Handbook for details. 

About the Defense

After the committee has reviewed the finished dissertation (and art practice components, for VA 77), the candidate will orally defend their dissertation (and art practice work and exhibition), responding to questions from the Committee in a meeting that may be public (the student may invite visitors), as per university policy. The Dissertation Defense is the culmination of all of your work within the Ph.D. program. Please read all of the information on the Graduate Division's website about " Preparing to Graduate " and make an appointment to speak with the Student Affairs Manager one year prior to when you plan to defend.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Defense

Student will:

• Schedule the Dissertation Defense with their committee. This is normally scheduled for three hours. (You are responsible for reserving a room or scheduling the zoom meeting). 
• Complete the PhD Dissertation Defense Notification form which will notify the Student Affairs Manager of the date and time of the defense. This form is required so that the Final Report paperwork can be initiated and sent to your committee members on the date of the defense.
• Follow-up with your committee, the Graduate Division, and the Student Affairs Manager about any issues surrounding the completion of your degree.

Faculty Advisor will:

• Ensure the   policy   appropriate participation of all members of the committee at the Dissertation Defense. It is also helpful to remind all committee members to sign the forms by checking their inboxes for the DocuSign request to sign the forms. These sometimes end up in a person's spam folder.

Student Affairs Manager will:

• Fill out the Final Report form via DocuSign and route the form the morning of the exam/defense for signature to all committee members, the department chair, and the Graduate Division.
• Follow-up with committee members regarding signatures on the Final Report and general petition forms (if needed).
• Send out the announcement of the defense to department faculty and graduate students.

Additional Information and Tasks

Preliminary Dissertation Appointments with the Graduate Division: Students will schedule their preliminary and final appointments with Graduate Division Academic Affairs Advisors utilizing the online calendaring system they have in place:   https://gradforms.ucsd.edu/calendar/index.php

Committee Management : If you need to make any changes to your doctoral committee please follow the instructions above in the "Committee Management" drawer. 

Embargo Your Dissertation:   Talk to your faculty advisor about embargoing your dissertation. You may want to embargo your dissertation if you are planning to turn it into a book. The embargo will delay the university's publication of your dissertation and prevent other academics from using your research.   https://grad.ucsd.edu/_files/academics/DissertThesisReleaseTemplate.pdf

Necessary Documents for the Dissertation Defense

• Final Report (routed for signature by the Student Affairs Manager)

Best Practices for Completing the Final Report via DocuSign:

• At the end of your Defense ask your committee members to check their email for the DocuSign email with the link to the form and sign while you're all online together. 
• Get verbal confirmation of who has signed and who has not, then follow up with the Student Affairs Manager to resolve any issues your committee members have with signing the form.

Paying Associated Fees:  For students who will need to pay fees (advancement to candidacy, thesis submission fee, filing fee, re-admit fee), they will be charged on the financial TritonLink account once the form is received by the Graduate Division. There is no need for students to go to the cashier’s office.

Grades and Evaluations

Only courses in which a student received grades of A, B, or S are allowed toward satisfaction of the requirements for the degree. Note that a “C” is generally regarded as unsatisfactory within this department. In satisfaction of all program requirements and electives, A, A-, and B+ are regarded as acceptable grades for seminars and courses. Grades of B, B- indicate weaknesses and are cause for concern. Grades of C+ or below are regarded as unsatisfactory and may lead to academic probation. University policy states that any student with more than 8 units of “U” and/or “F” grades is barred from future registration including the next available quarter. It is not recommended that VIS 295/298/299 are taken for a letter grade.

Grade Point Average

A graduate student must maintain a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (B average) to continue in good standing. A student is subject to dismissal if the overall grade point average falls below 3.0 at any time.

Spring Evaluation

Every Spring quarter, Advisors (in the first year Provisional Advisors) will submit an evaluation of their advisee’s progress to Graduate Division. Students are expected to submit a summary of the past academic year to their advisor. These evaluations serve as an important tool for students and advisors in assessing student progress, while also providing suggestions and goals for students’ successful completion of their projects.   

The Graduate Division will review the evaluations when student/departments are making specific requests for exceptions

The duration of the Ph.D. program is five to eight years. University and departmental regulations stipulate that the maximum tenure of graduate study at UC San Diego or Total Registered Time Limit (TRTL) is eight years; while seven years is the limit for receiving any type of university financial support or a student's Support Time Limit (SUTL). For the Department of Visual Arts, the "normative" time to degree is 6 years. Students are expected to pass their qualifying exam and advance to candidacy in year three, but no later than year four which is the university's Pre-candidacy time limit (PCTL).

To learn more about time limits please visit the Graduate Division website.

Time Limits:  https://grad.ucsd.edu/academics/progress-to-degree/time-to-doctorate-policy.html

You can check your time limit by logging into the Graduate Student Portal.

Graduate Student Portal:  https://gradforms.ucsd.edu/portal/student/

PhD Current Students

Phd handbook.

The department website and catalog are great resources for students to learn generally about the PhD program and progress towards their degree. There are detailed instructions and robust program information available in the full PhD Handbook. Each student should refer to this resource throughout their academic career.

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Photography is a two-year program of study admitting ten students a year. Darkroom, studio, and computer facilities are provided. Students receive technical instruction in black-and-white and color photography as well as nonsilver processes and digital image production.

The program is committed to a broad definition of photography as a lens-based medium open to a variety of expressive means. Students work both individually and in groups with faculty and visiting artists. In addition, a critique panel composed of faculty and other artists or critics meets weekly, as well as for a final review each term, to discuss student work.

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Typical plan of study.

First year minimum credits

ART 845, Individual Criticism:… Fall: 6; Spring: 6

ART 828, Issues in Contemporary Photography:…Fall: 3; Spring: 3

ART 802b, Between Frames:… Fall: 0; Spring: 3

ART 949a, Critical Practice:…Fall: 3; Spring: 0

Academic or Studio Electives:…Fall: 3; Spring: 3

Total minimum credits for Fall Term: 15

Total minimum credits for Spring Term: 15

Second year minimum credits

ART 823a, Critical Perspectives:…Fall: 3; Spring: 0

ART 825b, Photo Book:…Fall: 0; Spring: 3

Academic or Studio Electives:…Fall: 6; Spring: 6

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Photography at UCLA

The Photography Area defines photography broadly as a lens-based medium, and has a rich history of alumni who practice in both traditional and experimental modes. The area concentrates on issues of contemporary photography, encompassing print, installation, and video. The medium of photography’s history is discussed through a unique understanding of the historical/material relationship in fine-art photography. The program emphasizes the student’s perspective within the medium through critique and technical expertise in the courses offered.

Photography Faculty

Professor, Lynda and Stewart Resnick Endowed Chair in Art

Catherine Opie

Associate Professor and Photography Area Head

Rodrigo Valenzuela

Visiting Assistant Professor

Widline Cadet

Siri Sahaj Kaur

Sean Sprague

Photography Lab Supervisor

Valerie Green

Location & Contact Information

Photography Area Location

The Photography Area is located on the 1st floor of the Broad Art Center, Suite 1101

Photography Classroom – 1145

Photography Studio – 1135

Photography Lab Hours and Info

E: [email protected]

T: (310) 825-9859

Office: Broad Art Center 1101C

Lab Supervisor Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Faculty Office Hours

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Catherine Opie, Professor

E: [email protected]

T: (310) 206-6750

Office: 1139 Broad Art Center

Rodrigo Valenzuela, Associate Professor and Photography Area Head

E: [email protected]

T: (310) 825-3281

Office: 1149 Broad Art Center

Widline Cadet, Visiting Assistant Professor

E: [email protected]

Siri Sahaj Kaur, Lecturer

E: [email protected]

Matt Lipps, Lecturer

E: [email protected]

Sean Sprague, Lecturer

E: [email protected]

Facilities & Equipment

Photography Area facilities include a black-and-white group darkroom; film and digital cameras, ranging from 35 mm to medium and large formats; a computer lab; and large-scale Epson printers.

Instructional Materials Fee

All students must pay an Instructional Materials fee each quarter in which they are enrolled in photography classes. This quarterly fee supports area resources, including the Photography Lab and Studio, black-and-white chemistry, digital printing facilities, and other photography tools and equipment available for student use. The fee is based on coursework, as follows: Beginning Photography (ART 11B), $75; Advanced Photography (ART 147), $100; Independent Projects (ART197/198), $100.

Photography Studio

The Photography Studio is located in Room 1135. It is an empty white space designated for the production of photographs, video, and film. Photo shoots must be scheduled during regular Photography Lab hours. Reservations and arrangements must be discussed prior to your shoot dates with the lab supervisor; please see the lab supervisor in 1101C to make reservations. The room includes a hot-light kit, umbrellas, C-stands, a sweep tabletop, clamps, etc. Students are responsible for all equipment in the room and the room must not be altered in any way. Dimensions: 17′2″ × 25′8″ × 15′5″

The Black & White communal darkroom has 15 brand new Beseler enlargers for 35mm, medium format and 4x5 film and a Durst mural enlarger for 8x10 film. There is a slot vented walk-around sink and a large laminar flow print washer, drying racks, film processing room with film dryer. There are also 2 private black & white darkrooms.

Copy Stand & Slide Library

The copy stand and Slide Library are located in room 1101B and are open during regular Photography Lab hours. The copy stand is equipped with a daylight-balanced strobe kit and is suitable for photographing flat artworks up to 20 × 24″. It does not include a camera, but cameras are available for check out. The Slide Library contains over ten thousand slides organized by photographer’s name. Slides are not available for check out, but students may view them on a light table or projector.

Digital Photography Lab

The Digital Photography Lab is equipped with seven 27″ iMac computer stations with Photoshop CC 2017; five Epson scanners (two V750-M, one V850 Pro, and two 10000XL); and three Epson inkjet printers (P800, 4880, and 7900). All computers are connected to the Student File Server network in coordination with the Department of Art's Digital Studio.

Equipment Check Out

With payment of the Instructional Materials fee, students can borrow equipment for one to two days or longer depending on project proposal and need. All equipment loans must be arranged with the lab supervisor between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Loans are made by contract only. Students are responsible for the safe return of all equipment. Available equipment includes small-, medium-, and large-format cameras; hot-light kits; strobe-light kits; tripods; cable releases; light meters; Polaroid cameras and backs; umbrellas and gels; and more.

Photography Undergraduate & Graduate Courses

Undergraduate photography courses.

ART 11B. Photography

Studio, eight hours; five hours arranged. Fundamentals in technique, with emphasis on individual projects. Varied approaches, processes, and applications of photographic medium within the context of art, supported by studies in theory, aesthetics, and the history of photography. P/NP or letter grading. Instructional Materials fee: $75.

ART 21A. Production: Photographic Print

Studio, four hours. Limited to art majors. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 20. Techniques and processes, including basics of shooting, editing, and output for still images and photographs. Professional setups and standard practices as well as alternatives. Review of tools, software, workflow, storage, and output modalities. Instruction in postproduction skills and tools for editing and altering images and producing high-quality printed images. Letter grading.

Art 147. Advanced Photography

Studio, eight hours; seven hours arranged. Requisite: course 11B. Selected projects in photography and related media, concentrating on development of individual students’ artwork. Studio emphasis with special topics in theory and critical analysis. May be repeated for maximum of 20 units. Letter grading. Instructional Materials fee: $100.

Art 147A. Advanced Photography: Topics in Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Studio, eight hours; seven hours arranged. Requisite: course 11B. Varied approaches to photography's history, media, and content to develop students' technical, expressive, and conceptual tools to understand and explore anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Combination of courses 147 and 147A may be repeated for maximum of 20 units. Letter grading. Instructional Materials fee: $100.

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Photography Graduate Studies

Photography is one of six areas of study offered in the M.F.A. art program. Graduate students in this area are encouraged to experiment and strengthen their individual practices of making works of art using photographs. Faculty, visiting artists, and a strong cohort of peers expose students to diverse approaches to art making and encourage critical examination of the historical and contemporary role of photographic imagery and objects in society.

Photography faculty Catherine Opie and Rodrigo Valenzuela serve as the primary advisors to students admitted to this area of study. Students also may work with faculty from other areas within the Department of Art or other departments across the university.

All M.F.A. students are offered the use of off-campus individual studios in the UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios, located in Culver City. In addition to individual studio spaces, the studio building houses photography, sculpture, ceramics, and computer labs, as well as open spaces for exhibitions, lectures, and group critiques. Although the Department of Art does not offer graduate-level courses in the summer, the graduate studios are open year round.

Graduate Photography Courses

Art 274. Graduate Photography

Units: 2 to 8

Studio, eight hours. Studies concentrating on development of individual students’ artwork. Studio emphasis with adjacent studies in theoretical and critical analysis. Specific attention to original, expressive, social, and humanistic values of art. May be repeated for credit with consent of adviser. Letter grading.

Art 276. Graduate Group Critique

Discussion, four hours; tutorial, to be arranged. Group critique/discussion of students' research. Additional tutorial meetings by arrangement with instructor. May be repeated for credit. Letter grading.

Art C280. Graduate Seminar

Seminar, three hours. Advanced topics in critical theory and study of contemporary art, with emphasis on individuals, issues, and methodologies. Possible areas of study include structuralism, deconstruction, feminist and psychoanalytic theory, commodification, and censorship. May be repeated for credit. Concurrently scheduled with course C180. Letter grading.

Photography M.F.A. Candidates

Amie Sillah, www.aminasillah.com

Dakota Higgins, dakotahiggins.com

Mingcan Ma, www.mingcanma.com

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Undergraduate program.

Degrees:  BFA Art Concentration in Photography | Minor Photography

Over the past 30 years, our nationally recognized program has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most comprehensive photography programs on the West Coast. Located within the School of Art & Design, the Photography Program at San José State University is the largest in the California State University system and one of the largest in the Western United States. Our curriculum engages students in a diverse range of contemporary practices in the medium, from traditional silver-based photography and historic, alternative photo processes to innovative and experimental approaches to digital imaging and video.

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In addition to our emphasis in photography as a fine art, our program also offers a strong commercial photography pathway, a feature that makes our undergraduate program unique. Covering a full spectrum of technical, aesthetic, conceptual, and theoretical issues, one of the primary objectives of the Photography program is to enhance the student's ability to conceptualize complex ideas that are expressed visually.

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• Degree Requirements: BFA Photography

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Analyze and research visual and conceptual problems and both apply and explain their use of basic design principles, concepts, tools, techniques, media, materials, formats, and visual languages to solve those problems. We expect our students to bring their expertise in finding visual-verbal solutions to problems as they embark on a lifetime of self- and professional employment in a variety of careers. As students they will demonstrate their development and application of art knowledge in a wide range of studio courses, culminating in a capstone course.

Demonstrate increasing skills in the use of diverse materials, tools, and media, and be able to explain and evaluate success/failure in individual and group critiques. We expect our graduates to be lifelong problem-identifiers and problem solvers, always on the lookout for new and better skills. Prior to graduation, they will demonstrate their making/evaluating skills in studio courses and their skills of self-assessment and explanation in a sequence of interdisciplinary professional courses and in a capstone course.

Demonstrate their commitment to valuing art’s role in offering cultural critique and addressing issues of social responsibility in a global society. As creative professionals, our graduates will, we hope, assume leadership roles in engaging with social and cultural change-as teachers, as critics, as spokespersons for important issues that cannot yet be imagined. As undergraduates, our students will demonstrate their understanding of the values of contemporary art in their visual and written responses to class assignments in studio courses and in the interdisciplinary core and capstone courses (where these qualities will be assessed), in their work on collaborative group projects, in the successful articulation of their ideas in exhibitions and artist statements.

Apply their knowledge of visual history and theory to their creative endeavors and to their professional practice. They will be able to speak and write clearly about art and global culture, using appropriate terminology and demonstrating their understanding of the contemporary art world. They will demonstrate their ability to place their own work within the broader context of historical and contemporary art and ideas. Our graduates will commit to continued personal engagement with intellectual issues in contemporary art and culture. As students, they will demonstrate their understanding of visual history and theory in assignments completed for their art history courses and their understanding of the intellectual context and historical precedents of their own work in assignments completed for their professional core and capstone courses.

Demonstrate their readiness for careers as creative professionals by completing a more sequenced and specialized course of study in sculpture, installation and other three-dimensional art forms. Admission to the BFA requires students to demonstrate their ability to work independently as artists. Students will have successfully developed and presented for review by the Department’s faculty (a) a unified body of work (10 images), (b) n artist statement (of purpose) and then secured (c) support and commitment of two area faculty members willing to serve on that student’s BFA committee. Each BFA candidate then (d) successfully completes the professional BFA seminar and (e) schedules and mounts in one of the Department’s student exhibition galleries a solo exhibition (as the work for ART 199) that meets the approval of the student’s BFA committee. Our BFA graduates will embark on professional careers as practicing artists and creative professionals and/or apply to MFA programs for further instruction and certification for college/university teaching.

Graduate Program – MFA

Our Photography Graduate Program supports and encourages a wide range of traditional, conceptual and interdisciplinary approaches to lens related imaging. Philosophically, the program is committed to addressing the breadth of contemporary issues and practices while realistically preparing you for a career in the field. The faculty is composed of artists/photographers with national and international careers whose work ranges from conceptual installation and new genres to traditional and commercial. There is no pervasive aesthetic trend at SJSU; the faculty has been carefully selected to offer a wide range of aesthetic and technical possibilities to the students. Our program welcomes and promotes diverse styles and viewpoints. We encourage students to produce thoughtful artwork that deals with meaningful issues, and our faculty is here to help you refine your direction and create your best work.

Teaching Opportunities

During the course of their studies in the program, qualified graduate students may apply for the opportunity to teach at the Teaching Associate level, which provides a generous stipend and tuition waiver. Students are offered considerable freedom between teaching, studio practice, academic classes and outside internships within which to design a program specific to their individual needs.

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• Degree Requirements: MFA Photography
• Academic Summary Form [pdf]
• MFA Summary

Will be able to analyze and research visual and conceptual problems and both apply and explain their sophisticated use of the elements and principles of art to solve those problems. Our graduates will be artists capable of studio practice and exhibition at the professional level.

Will be able to demonstrate increased technical capabilities and skills relevant to their areas of expertise and be able to explain and evaluate success/failure in individual and group critiques. We expect our graduates to be lifelong problem-identifiers and problem-solvers, always on the lookout for new and better skills.  Prior to participation in a final thesis exhibition, MFA candidates will already have demonstrated their skills in portfolio reviews, frequent faculty and peer critiques, evaluations by thesis committee members, and in solo and group exhibitions.

Will demonstrate their commitment to valuing art’s role in offering cultural critique and addressing issues of social responsibility in a global society. As creative professionals, our graduates will, we hope, assume leadership roles in engaging with social and cultural change--as teachers, as critics, as spokespersons for important issues which cannot yet be imagined.  As graduate students, our MFA candidates will demonstrate their understanding of the values of contemporary art in their visual and written responses to class assignments in area and interdisciplinary seminars and in the successful articulation of their ideas in exhibitions and artist statements.

Will apply their knowledge of visual history and theory to their creative endeavors and to their professional practice. They will be able to speak and write clearly about art and global culture and demonstrate their understanding of the contemporary and global art world. They will demonstrate their ability to place their own work within the broader context of historical and contemporary art and theory.  Our graduates will commit to continued personal engagement with intellectual issues in contemporary art and culture.

Will not only be capable of studio practice and exhibition at the professional level but also will have demonstrated the ability to organize and present technical and intellectual information and to lecture/teach on a variety of topics in photography. Those students who seek teaching positions while still in graduate school will be mentored in classroom assistant capacity for two semesters, carefully screened for a teaching pool, trained as teachers, and carefully evaluated when hired as Teaching Associates. We expect our graduates to be experienced and professional teachers.

The Photography Program's technical facilities are among the best and largest in the West and include Six Epson printers (4880, 4900, 7880), a Canon large format printer, a large complement of digital support equipment, digital and film based cameras, and four instructional complexes with fifty enlargers, eight commercial lighting studio stations, and facilities for alternative photographic processes. We recognize the future of most photographic practice to be digital, yet we honor and respect the educational value and the potential for self-expression available in traditional darkroom facilities. To that end, we maintain traditional darkrooms and an alternative processes lab, while we continue to upgrade our digital equipment as the technology advances.

Program Coordinator:

Prof. Binh Danh – [email protected]

Graduate Contact:

Prof. Rhonda Holberton – [email protected]

Assistant Professor Area Coordinator - Photography

Duncan Hall 401C | [email protected]

Binh Danh is an Assistant Professor of Art at San José State University’s Photography Program. He received an MFA from Stanford and a BFA from San Jose State University and had emerged as an artist of national importance with work that investigates his Vietnamese heritage and our collective memory of war. Danh produces socially engaged work that often involved community outreach and archival research that deals with mortality, memory, history, landscape, justice, evidence, and spirituality.

http://binhdanh.com/

Robin Lasser

Duncan Hall 401A | [email protected]

Robin Lasser is a Professor of Art and former Coordinator of the Photography Program at San José State University. Lasser is also the project lead for the Seven Days-Sister City-Artist Exchange. She lives in Oakland, California with her husband Jim Gold and son Alex Lasser-Gold. Lasser produces photographs, video, sound, site-specific installations, and public art, which explore environmental, health, cultural and social issues, especially as they pertain to women. Lasser often works in collaboration with other artists, students, public agencies, and international coalitions to produce art and promote public dialogue. The creative team of Robin Lasser + Adrienne Pao have developed and managed the Dress Tents project since 2004.

Robin Lasser’s recent national and international showings include Exit Art and Parsons School of Design in New York City; Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan; Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles; De Young Museum in San Francisco; Dom Metenkova Museum of Photography in Yekaterinburg, Russia; Recoleta Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Caixa Cultural Center in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Nuit Blanche Festival, Toronto, Canada; Pingyao International Photo Festival in China; and the ZER01 International Biennial in San José, California. Robin Lasser’s Dress Tents and public art were featured in art, fashion, architecture, and pop culture magazines around the world including Happy (Russia 2011), COLOR(International 2011), Vision (China 2011), Top (Brazil 2009), Dazed and Confused (London 2008), Amica(Bulgaria 2007), Marie Claire (Taiwan 2007) CRAFT (United States 2007), Flaunt (International 2006), Playboy (South America 2006), and many others.

http://www.robinlasser.com/

Valerie Mendoza

Associate professor.

Duncan Hall 401C | [email protected]

Valerie Mendoza is a lens-based installation artist, writer and educator. Her work mines the intersections between history, memory, media, cultural institutions, and language. Using photographs, video, audio, objects, various forms of information, and personal narrative, her work creates a cross-disciplinary dialogue between disparate sources.

Research for her video series, Consumption, took her to Spain, France and Belgium in the early 2000’s. She worked as part of an archeological team focused on Neanderthal belongings and remains in 2002 for her video/installation division. From 2005 to 2006, she worked at the border of the U.S. and Mexico shooting footage for her video/installation Different, naturally. In fall of 2010, she began a new body of work addressing the national housing crisis. As one of 8 artists in residence at Camac Centre D’Art, Marnay Art Centre, France in December, 2010, she began work on her photo-based installation Monument: 91 Images of One Vacant Property for Sale. A preliminary version of her companion installation entitled Our Agentswas completed in 2016. Over summer 2016, she spent four weeks in Portugal during a Caminho português de Santiago, taking over 2000 photographs studying perceptions of land use both similar to, and different from those in the U.S. In fall of 2017 she was one of 5 artists in residence at DE LICEIRAS 18, Porto, Portugal, where she extended her research addressing the issue of housing on an international level. A solo exhibition, O Custo de Vida(The Cost of Living) was featured in November 2018 at Galeria do Sol in Porto, Portugal.

Mendoza’s work has been exhibited in France, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal, and venues throughout the United States. Her practice is based in the San Francisco Bay Area where she is an Associate Professor at San José State University.

http://valeriemendoza.com/

Kathleen McDonald

Facility coordinator.

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Kathleen McDonald is a West Indian multidisciplinary artist who creates installations in the themes of identity, culture, memory, and immigration. McDonald’s work uses aspects of the Caribbean including flora, mythology, and poetry to touch on mother/daughter relationships, question one’s relationship to place and past and reclaim lost histories. McDonald is trained in a variety of textile techniques, photography, printmaking, painting and metal fabrication and casting which are often used in their work.

McDonald received dual BFA degrees in Pictorial Art and Photography, and holds a Master of Fine Arts from San Jose State University. They have worked for non-profit and small art organizations educating and inspiring creativity in youth of varying ages. Since 2014, McDonald has taught at a number of higher education institutions in the Bay Area such as West Valley College, and Academy of Art University, to name a couple. Currently, McDonald is the Photography Facility Coordinator at San Jose State University where they also teach photography courses.

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Alana Rios is a photo-based artist using historical and contemporary processes to explore the relationship between landscape images, gender, and power. Her recent exhibition Postpicturesque includes three bodies of work, Superbloom & Cut Flowers, The Calendar Project, and Vista Points: Overview & Time-Lapse. 

Her work has been exhibited at Sylvan Gallery, Root Division, Embark Gallery, and Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts. In November 2019, she co-moderated a panel discussion at the SPE West Regional Conference titled, A Feminist View of the Landscape: An Intimate, Political and Emotional Relationship to the Land. She earned a BA in photography and printmaking from Bennington College in VT and an MFA in photography from San José State University. She is currently a lecturer in photography at San José State University and resides in Oakland, CA.

alanarios.com

Jonathan Fung

Duncan Hall 401D | [email protected]

Jonathan Fung is an interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, social activist, and educator. Fung teaches photography and art at San Jose State University through a social justice and narrative lens. He began his career shooting fashion editorial in New York, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Fung expanded his art practice from still photography to moving images and collaborated with Nam June Paik (the “Father of Video Art”) for Modulation in Sync at the Guggenheim Museum and Electronic Superhighway at the Holly Solomon Gallery in New York City. His lens-based work was on view at the Venice Biennale in the Snow Show exhibition. Fung was a participant at the Doek Festival where his film Een Nauwe Poort (A Narrow Gate) was screened in the canals in the Netherlands onto 17th century ship sails. Fung’s disconcerting video installation, I Eat, Therefore I Am, was exhibited at the San Jose Museum of Art.

For the past 13 years, Fung’s work has been a platform to expose the darkness of human trafficking and spread awareness. His award-winning short film Hark was screened at many film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival Court Metrage. Fung’s public art installation PEEP was invited into the 5×5 Project in Washington DC. A year later Fung was commissioned by the San Jose Art Commission to recreate PEEP in downtown San Jose as part of Super Bowl 50 festivities.

Jonathan Fung served as a Faculty Fellow for the MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center that raises awareness for social justice and diversity. He was part of the Trauma Informed Pedagogy, Faculty Learning Community and later received a first aid mental health certification so he could better serve his students.

Photography and Related Media Master of Fine Arts Degree

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Earn your graduate photography degree at RIT, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 6th best fine arts school for a graduate degree in photography.

Co-op/Internship Encouraged

Graduate Studies in Photography (MFA)

Overview for Photography and Related Media MFA

• Learn from ten full-time faculty members who exhibit and publish in renowned national and international forums.
• Access to experts in the fields of the photo sciences, photojournalism, and advertising photography.
• Scholarships and graduate assistantships that include opportunities to work as teaching assistants, archival and library assistants, faculty research assistants, gallery assistants, and more.
• Dedicated graduate studio spaces, computer labs, and printers.
• World-class photographic facilities, which recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2021.

RIT's graduate degree in photography emphasizes an expansive interpretation of photography as a conceptual art form, with the intention of engaging and nurturing the individuality of each student in their continued development as innovative, critical artists in the world. Successful completion of the MFA in photography enables you to become a successful visual artist and to seek careers in education, archives, museum or gallery work, and as a professional photographer.

MFA in Photography 

RIT's MFA in photography is among the best photo schools in the country. We are ranked 6th by U.S. News & World Report (2022) as one of the best fine arts school for a graduate degree in photography.

In the photography MFA, you'll refine your technical and artistic photographic skills while you create a new body of work. Ample time is spent creating work and refining your personal artistic vision. Elective courses are available in dynamic areas such as video, printmaking, painting, sculpture, communication design, crafts, bookmaking, graphic design, new media, computer graphics, art history, and archival preservation and conservation. Students also have opportunities to enhance their studies through independent studies and internships.

Graduate Photography Thesis

Your MFA in photography culminates in a graduate thesis exhibition, where you will install and exhibit an original body of work. The thesis publication is documentation of the thesis project, which must be submitted in digital form. It must contain an extended artist statement and a presentation of the majority of thesis artwork. The thesis defense is a public presentation made by the student, in explanation of the thesis project, creative research, and exhibition.

Photography Faculty

Eleven full-time faculty members, all critically regarded for their artistic work in exhibition and publication, contribute to the MFA in photography. The faculty brings individual expertise and dedication to their work with graduate students, encouraging intellectual inquiry of contemporary art-making practices and aesthetics. The MFA in photography is supported by a staff of 30 full-time faculty members from the RIT's School of Photographic Arts and Sciences  and School of Art ; adjunct faculty members from George Eastman Museum ; as well as noted regional, national, and international practitioners, critics, and historians.

World-Class Photography Studios and Facilities

You'll spend time creating in a range of top facilities designed for you to explore, learn, and develop your photography skills and techniques. The  William Harris Gallery supports the exhibition of graduate thesis work, student work, and the works of contemporary image-makers. It maintains a calendar of exhibitions, public lectures, and receptions. Importantly, it also provides real-world experience for graduate students to learn firsthand about gallery operations, installation, and marketing and communications as a gallery manager or staff member.

The Photo Cage  puts state-of-the-art photography equipment right at your fingertips. It includes a range of equipment you can checkout for your use, including cameras (DSLR, film, medium- and large-format), video cameras, and camera accessories including lights, audio recorders, computers, monitors, tripods, rigs, cine rails, and more.

In addition to gallery spaces, students have open access to dedicated studio spaces and world-class imaging equipment, including:

• Professional gallery spaces
• Kreonite analog color processor
• Lambda digital chromogenic processor
• Alternative process facilities and chemicals
• Black and white and color darkrooms
• Lighting studios
• 35mm, medium, and large format film cameras
• 35mm and medium format digital cameras
• Video equipment, such as Ronin stabilizers, dollies, and more
• Sound equipment and dedicated recording studio
• Access to printmaking, glass, woodshop, and other art-making facilities

Students are also interested in: Fine Arts Studio MFA , Film and Animation MFA

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Careers and Experiential Learning

Cooperative education and internships .

What makes an RIT education exceptional? It’s the ability to complete relevant, hands-on career experience. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree,  cooperative education and internships  give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about  graduate co-op  and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how.  Co-op in the College of Art and Design  provides hands-on experience that enables you to apply your artistic capabilities in dynamic professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Cooperative education, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities are encouraged for graduate students in the MFA in photography and related media.

Creative Industry Days

Connect with design industry leaders.

RIT’s  Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education  hosts  Creative Industry Days , which connects students majoring in art, design, film and animation, photography, and select computing majors with companies, organizations, creative agencies, design firms, and more. Creative Industry Days are a series of events that allow you to network with company representatives and interview directly for open co-op and full-time employment positions.

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Curriculum for 2023-2024 for Photography and Related Media MFA

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Photography and Related Media, MFA degree, typical course sequence

* CAD Studio Elective refers to any graduate level course in the College of Art and Design that includes a studio component.

** Professional Elective refers to graduate studio courses offered in the Photography and Related Media program (PHGR).

Admissions and Financial Aid

This program is available on-campus only.

Full-time study is 9+ semester credit hours. Part-time study is 1‑8 semester credit hours. International students requiring a visa to study at the RIT Rochester campus must study full‑time.

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Photography and Related Media MFA program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application . 
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives .
• Submit two letters of recommendation .
• Entrance exam requirements: None
• Submit a portfolio. View portfolio requirements.
• Writing samples are optional.
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required. Details are below.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores. Some international applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver .

International students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses.

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The MFA program in photography and related media is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) .

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Graduate Overview

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Photography program, widely considered one of the strongest in the country, is continually reinterpreting social and visual culture through both traditional and experimental forms of image making.

SAIC's graduate Photography program is committed to investigating the potential of the medium, providing education that extends far beyond technical considerations. The faculty, extremely diverse in their own practices, support a multiplicity of student approaches and investigations. They train students to be sensitive, perceptive problem-solvers capable of operating as artists, intellectuals, and professionals in complex cultural environments.

Students are encouraged to focus on developing their practices through the study of history and contemporary cultures and to engage in research that contextualizes their personal interests.

An Intellectually Rigorous Curriculum

Through the critique process, students develop and refine the ability to speak about their work and the work of others, and in Art History and graduate seminars, they develop their critical writing skills. To prepare for post-MFA public careers and artist lectures, all graduate students present two public lectures on their work. These presentations offer students the opportunity to reflect upon the trajectory of their work while honing their ability to articulate their personal visions.

The MFA program offers students private studios, ample opportunities for networking and professional practice, state-of-the-art facilities, and guaranteed teaching assistantships for all four semesters, setting the framework for a program that not only emphasizes conceptual and technical discipline, but nurtures the student as an emergent, professional artist.

Engagement with Visiting Artists

Through the student-run Parlor Room Lecture Series, graduate students are given the unique opportunity to select, recruit, and work closely with visiting artists. Students are responsible for all follow through, including travel and accommodation arrangements. Each artist, critic, or curator who comes to SAIC through the program is involved in critiques, a roundtable discussion with graduate students, and a reception. These artist visits often result in collaborations, exhibitions, and other opportunities that would not have been possible without this networking experience.

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MFA in Studio Admissions Information Curriculum & Courses Continue to explore the SAIC Photography department website to learn about our curricular offerings, faculty, students, and alumni, visit the Master of Fine Arts in Studio degree program for more detailed information, or  schedule a tour .

Visit the  graduate admissions website or contact the graduate admissions office at 312.629.6100, 800.232.7242 or [email protected].

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Master of Fine Arts Degree in Photography

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NYFA’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Photography program provides a creative, energizing setting for photographers to develop, challenge, and master their skills and talents. By combining lectures and critiques with intense learning, students acquire an in-depth understanding and appreciation of still photography, its history, and photographic theories, learning to integrate knowledge and creativity with hands-on experience. Throughout their time at NYFA, students engage with a diverse international student body and a core faculty of working professionals. Through challenging, practical coursework, instructors help students keep pace with technological and industry changes, pushing them to excel in all the areas needed to advance in an ever-evolving art form.

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The MFA in Photography program is offered at NYFA’s Los Angeles campus.

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In NYFA’s MFA program, students choose a fine art, fashion, documentary, journalistic or commercial approach and are evaluated by the professional standards established for those genres. As NYFA embraces all lens-based media, the MFA program offers a unique curriculum that includes digital and film-based photography, stills and moving images, as well as:

•  Introductory and advanced coursework in classes such as Lighting, Imaging, Printing, as well as a selection of courses in Business, Marketing, Theory, History, and Art Practice. Classes stress critical theory, history, and technical aptitude and center on contemporary issues
• Instruction by expert photography faculty and staff who actively work in commercial or fine art photography
• Access to a wide selection of professional-grade cameras and lighting kits
• Guest lectures and critiques by Photographers, Artists, and Curators, are ever-present opportunities for additional learning and inspiration

To learn more, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information .

Degree Details

The MFA in Photography is an accelerated four-semester graduate program. Candidates for the MFA in Photography at NYFA must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, write an analytical research paper, and produce a comprehensive thesis project to graduate.

Throughout the MFA, students expand their skills in lighting, imaging, printing, the business of photography, marketing, and theory. Many classes include projects such as branding approaches, marketing plans, self-promotion techniques, as well as projects that allow students to hone their artistic voice. For a full list of projects MFA students complete, see our photography projects page.

History and Theory Courses

The hands-on MFA in Photography curriculum is supported by History and Theory Courses designed to align with many topics within the discipline. Prospective MFA students can learn more about these requirements on NYFA’s History and Theory Courses page.

The MFA is offered at NYFA’s photography school in Los Angeles. At NYFA Los Angeles, students have consistent access to industry-standard equipment, shooting locations, and facilities.

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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.

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The M.F.A. (photography) program offers students a broad-based educational experience centering around light-sensitive systems. The photography faculty at ASU is significant in size and diverse in background and creative practice making possible a wide range of options for students working together in a closely knit yet rigorous educational setting. M.F.A. candidates work in 19th-century processes, a state-of-the-art digital lab, traditional black and white darkrooms and in collaboration with printmakers and intermedia artists. The program includes course work in criticism and theory as well as gallery and museum practice. The Northlight Gallery grants students the opportunity to engage with photographic artists from around the world, as well as providing experience with collections and exhibition opportunities for graduate students.

• College/school: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

60 credit hours and an oral comprehensive exam

The 60 hours of graduate credit are subject to committee approval and must include:

• Twenty-seven to 32 graduate studio credit hours in the major area(s) of concentration.
• Six credit hours of graduate-level art history and three credit hours of other interdisciplinary graduate credit to supplement M.F.A. work (nonstudio courses).
• Nine credit hours of graduate-level course work outside of the major area of concentration, of which three credit hours must begin with the ART prefix and the remaining six credit hours may be outside the School of Art.
• Ten to 15 hours of ART 680 Practicum, resulting in an M.F.A. exhibition.

All applicants must complete the Graduate College online application. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by ASU is required.

Applications include the following components: portfolio with image list, statement of intent, current resume or c.v. and three letters of recommendation.

• The portfolio and image list should be sized with a maximum dimension of 1,024 pixels. Video files must be less than 60MB each.
• The statement of intent should address the applicant's artistic interests, reasons for applying to graduate school in general and the ASU School of Art in particular as well as professional goals. It should not exceed 1,000 words.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of recommendation are required from faculty with whom you have studied or from recognized professionals in the field. No form letters are used.

The preferred method for submission is online via SLIDEROOM: http://asuherberger.slideroom.com . Applicants may upload images (.jpg), video (.mov, .wmv, .flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. The deadline to submit is January 15 for fall admissions; we do not admit for the spring semester.

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School of Photography

The School of Photography at Academy of Art University will help turn your passion for photography into a profession. Study both traditional and digital photography in a creative, real-world environment that expands your technical abilities across a variety of tools and platforms. Create a cohesive body of work that demonstrates your skills, showcases your personal voice, and prepares you for cutting-edge careers in this vibrant and evolving industry at our photography school.

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What we teach.

Create images that command attention and remain memorable. A determination to create work that speaks to the viewer is at the heart of the Academy's photographic education. Technical excellence is coupled with an advancement of the conceptual idea. Visual storytelling is the goal. A great photography school provides students with the opportunity to explore, experiment with, and become proficient in a number of disciplines. It’s only by completing an assortment of photography courses that a student can say for certain which discipline they want to pursue. Plus, having an all-encompassing knowledge of various photographic techniques and styles is always wonderful!

Commercial Photography Simply put, commercial photography means taking photos for commercial use; for business, for sales, for money. Commercial photographers often create photos for advertisements, sales pitches, brochures, product placements, and merchandising—to name a few. You also contribute to campaigns in illustration and editorial contexts for a variety of fields and industries. Come see what makes us one of the best photography colleges for aspiring commercial photographers. (Photo by Pablo Jimenez)

Documentary Photography Documentary photography aims to chronicle people, events, and environments in order to tell a story, and at times, send a message. Working as a documentary photographer, you will capture a series of images that represent pieces of what living means, and share them with the world. Remember, not all colleges that teach photography teach documentary photography. We do! (Photo by Santosh Korthiwada)

Fashion Photography Fashion photography is an exciting and dynamic part of the advertising industry. Many of our students are drawn to this type of work and find themselves working collaboratively with designers, models, stylists, and advertising agencies around the world. (Photo by Jasmine Rydell)

Fine Art Photography Fine Art photographers produce images that convey mood and themes. Our fine art students work in a broad range of photographic techniques from the newest technologies to the most historic processes with a clear goal of creating a unique portfolio that represents the individual artist. Being able to obtain a specialized education is of utmost importance for those who are researching photography colleges. Fine art photography is one of the most sought-after areas of expertise amongst aspiring photographers. In this course, we teach students how to hone their creative process, construct compelling scenes, and enhance their images using techniques like symbolism, juxtaposition, and symmetrical balance. (Photo by Natalie Lynn Scott)

Still Life Photography Still Life photography encompasses a broad range of studio equipment, lights, digital backs, and creative tools. This is a broad area of photography that touches both advertising and fine art photography. (Photo by Patrik Parulekar)

Photo Illustration Photo Illustration photographers combine a number of different photographs to draw the viewer into their visual narratives to illicit curiosity and interest. They combine technical and conceptual expertise to produce editorial and advertising work that effectively communicates compelling stories that move people to act. (Photo by Weston Fuller)

Visualization You have to be able to see an image in your mind’s eye before capturing it on camera. This process is referred to as visualization, a skill the world’s most prolific photographers depend on to produce their creative masterpieces. While some would argue visualization can’t be learned at professional photography schools, we believe visualization is similar to creativity. Sure, you can be born with it, but you can also nurture it through practice. This class provides tips and tricks for sharpening your mind’s eye and envisioning the composition of an image before taking it.

History of Photography The best art schools for photography require students to be taught the history of the craft — and ours is no exception. We know that to fulfill our mission of helping students master their chosen discipline, we need to deepen their understanding of it, including its progression over time. This course covers all the major milestones and eras, from the invention of the camera obscura to modern-day “selfie” culture.

Portfolio Development Producing a captivating, curated, and well-conceptualized body of work is a must for every photographer, especially those new to the field. It’s a tedious process, but it pays off in time. Our seasoned and highly-skilled instructors assist students with developing their artist statements. We also help them compile a portfolio that speaks to their unique creative vision and talent.

Portraiture Few photography specializations are as applicable as portraiture. From corporate headshots to lifestyle portraits, glamor shots, and conceptual portraits — there are countless ways to put this skill into practice. That’s why it’s always recommended to seek out schools for photography that offer it. Our portraiture course takes students through key techniques like posing and positioning, lighting, depth of field, and more.

Alumni Stories

Academy alumni Greg Beams, Scott Borrero, and Daryn LaBier each have their own inspiring stories to tell about their passion for photography. The one element they share in their narratives, however, is how the Academy has helped them down their chosen paths towards a successful career.

School of Photography Overview

Within one of the most renowned photography schools in the country, watch how Academy of Art University students master their craft through both traditional and innovative courses and build a long and fulfilling photography career from behind the lens. If you are an aspiring fine art photographer, commercial and fashion photographer, documentary photographer, or retoucher/compositor, see how you can learn from some of today’s most accomplished professionals in the photography industry.

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Facilities & Technology

The latest in software and equipment is essential to preparing you to enter the work force, which is why our digital photography schools keep up with current advancements in the latest photographic technology and industry practices. Whatever the pros are doing and whatever the pros are using is what you will find in our classrooms and studios.

Get to know our world-class photography instructors and see why we’re one of the top arts universities in the country.

Student Stories

Having inherent talent is one thing, but being able to properly nourish it through an environment that is both supportive and challenging is another. This series of videos from Photography students Braden Summers, Santosh Korthiwada, and Elena Zhukova highlights the importance of finding a program that gives you the tools to create and develop a cohesive body of work, faithfully representative of yourself as an artist, and one that you can proudly show off to the real world as a professional.

Student Work

Andrew Lozano Photography

KC Knoop Photography

Ze Wu Photography

Juan Carlos Correa Photography

Claire Zhao Photography

Lina Torres Photography

Boris Sandoval Photography

Besty Tan Photography

Yohei Hirano Photography

Arika Nicole Photography

Justine Willard Photography

Yana Mostitsky Photography

Cindy Chow Photography

Eva Kolenko Photography

Anthony Neil Hudson Photography

Madelene Farin Photography

Alumni Success

Many of our photography school graduates go on to experience tremendous success, having their images featured in notable publications like National Geographic Magazine, hosting their own photography workshops , or providing photos for advertising campaigns by world-renowned brands like Dodge, SONY, and Hollister . Below are a few of our favorite success stories:

Featured Alumni

Do everything you can to make sure that your toolbox has everything in it that you think it’s going to need, and when you think you have everything, go and look for more.

Everything that I learned at the Academy really helped put me above the competition in the field that I’m in. It is the school that is going to push you to be the best artist that you can be. Every time I shoot, there’s something that I’m using.

The Young & Hungry

During his last two semesters before graduating, Photography BFA student Chad Jenkins decided to take classes in the School of Advertising. "This initial experience prepared me for what it's like for a commercial photographer to get hired and eventually work with an advertising agency."

Careers in Photography

As one of the top photography school s in the country, Academy of Art University photography graduates have a range of opportunities to choose from. Our photography school facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning approach are designed to provide you with the tools you need to succeed as a professional photographer.

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Commercial Photographer Simply put, commercial photography means taking photos for commercial use; for business, for sales, for money. Commercial photographers often create photos for advertisements, sales pitches, brochures, product placements, and merchandising—to name a few. You also contribute to campaigns in illustration and editorial contexts for a variety of fields and industries. (Photo by Pablo Jimenez)

Documentary Photographer Documentary photography aims to chronicle people, events, and environments in order to tell a story, and at times, send a message. Working as a documentary photographer, you will capture a series of images that represent pieces of what living means, and share them with the world. (Photo by Santosh Korthiwada)

Fine Art Photographer As a fine art photographer, you will develop original works of art from concept to exhibition. The definition of what a fine art photographer is lies in the aspirations and motivations of the photographer—their personal style and preferences. The best fine art photographers create a visual language to communicate with the world. (Photo by Cadrian Johnston)

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Learn Online

Interested in colleges for photography that will allow you to study from home? Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Our online programs are purpose-built to deliver art and design courses. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Combine online and on-campus classes.

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It isn’t easy to decide where you’ll receive your education for photography, but there is support available to you.

We welcome you to attend one of our open house events, where you can explore our campus in person, ask questions, and get a glimpse at what student life will be like.   During your visit, you’ll meet our friendly and dedicated faculty members who will provide all the information you need to make a confident decision about your future.

If you wish to follow the social media accounts of any Academy of Art University department or program but are having difficulty with accessibility, please contact Accessibility Resources at [email protected] to discuss accommodations that meet your needs.

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Washington University in St. Louis

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• • Rating 4.11 out of 5   1,573 reviews

Sophomore: I am a sophomore at WashU. The depth of the education and the number of opportunities (if you seek them) can be life-changing. The business school is super good at hosting recruitment events if your interested in business careers, and the academics ARE HARD -- You will do a lot of work. CS department could be stronger; premed/ bio/chem/pre-law deps / olin are excellent. The undergraduate student body is tight-knit and mostly extremely friendly. People are very smart but not obnoxious or entitled. Campus life is great because many of the undergrads (freshmen, sophomores, and some juniors) live on campus. The housing is excellent, and many students have kitchens on campus. St Louis is certainly not a luxury city (i.e. NY or LA) but does have good restaurants (DRIVE NOT WALK AWAY) and a cheap cost of living (concerts are usually way cheaper). It is way better than being in the woods, but not the bestest place. The school has partially impeded on the fun with their attack on greek life. ... Read 1,573 reviews

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New York University

New York, NY •

• • Rating 3.76 out of 5   5,741 reviews

Other: New York University (NYU) is more than just an educational institution; it's an immersive journey through academic excellence, cultural diversity, and urban vibrancy. As a recent graduate, I can confidently affirm that NYU offers an unparalleled experience that transcends the traditional boundaries of higher education. One of the most striking aspects of NYU is its location. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, the campus seamlessly blends into the bustling rhythm of New York City. From the iconic Washington Square Park to the countless cultural landmarks just a stone's throw away, NYU provides students with unparalleled access to the pulse of the city. ... Read 5,741 reviews

Net price $29,499

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5741 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Other says New York University (NYU) is more than just an educational institution; it's an immersive journey through academic excellence, cultural diversity, and urban vibrancy. As a recent graduate, I can... One of the most striking aspects of NYU is its location. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, the campus seamlessly blends into the bustling rhythm of New York City. From the iconic Washington Square... .

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Northeastern University

Boston, MA •

• • Rating 3.75 out of 5   3,754 reviews

Alum: Northeastern's co-op program was a launchpad for my career. I didn't just graduate with a degree - I gained invaluable real-world experience and a built-in network through my co-op placements. As a health science student, the location couldn't have been better. Imagine being surrounded by top research hospitals like MGH, BWH, Beth Israel, and Boston Children's! Finding mentors and internships was a breeze and I had a plethora of opportunities to choose from. The heart of Boston became my campus too. With museums, a vast array of restaurants and bars, and endless activities on my doorstep, weekends were anything but dull. Whether exploring on campus or venturing into the city, there was always something new to discover. ... Read 3,754 reviews

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Columbus College of Art & Design

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Lesley University

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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• • Rating 3.79 out of 5   5,010 reviews

Freshman: As an international student at UIUC, my time here has been nothing short of transformative. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I was welcomed with open arms into a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and fosters academic excellence. I was fascinated by how inclusive this community is and the variety of clubs it has to offer aimed at fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. I am grateful to the fact that this university has become my home away from home. However, there are a few things that could enhance the experience of future incoming students. For an international student, there were many official tasks like opening up bank accounts, and registering for classes that were not explained very well and could be highly confusing for students who are in a different country and are not familiar with how things work here. By improving this factor, I believe that new students will only cherish this university more! ... Read 5,010 reviews

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University of Washington

Seattle, WA •

• • Rating 3.79 out of 5   4,680 reviews

Graduate Student: The University of Washington offers a vibrant school life characterized by a welcoming atmosphere and warm-hearted professors who genuinely care about their students' success. Interactions with classmates are often pleasant and enriching, fostering a sense of community. However, safety concerns linger as an area needing improvement. While the campus exudes warmth and inclusivity, addressing safety issues would further enhance the overall experience, ensuring students can focus on their studies without worry. Despite this aspect, the university's positive attributes, from its supportive faculty to its friendly student body, create a conducive environment for academic and personal growth. ... Read 4,680 reviews

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL •

• • Rating 3.82 out of 5   22,376 reviews

Freshman: At first, I was about my first time experience as a college freshman, but everyone is friendly and welcoming. I have not participated in a lot of student organizations or been active on campus so far, but I am very excited to see what UCF has to offer. My advice to any first-time in college student is to take your time to explore your interests and gradually get involved in activities and organizations that resonate with you. Whether it's joining a club related to your major, participating in intramural sports, or volunteering in the community, UCF offers numerous opportunities for personal and academic growth outside the classroom. Also, keep an open mind, be proactive in seeking out opportunities, and don't hesitate to reach out to fellow students, faculty, or staff if you ever need support or guidance along the way. Enjoy your time at UCF and make the most of this exciting chapter in your life! ... Read 22,376 reviews

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Brigham Young University

Provo, UT •

• • Rating 4.05 out of 5   8,681 reviews

Junior: I love BYU! Living right at the foot of the mountains is the best. I'm super into running and hiking, and the trails here are perfect for that. It's also a great location for those into winter sports. The campus is in great shape because they keep updating the facilities. In recent years, they've opened up some new places to eat in the last few years, and there’s always something good to try. Housing has been pretty chill for me too. I recommend staying on campus freshman year, it's a great experience. Off-campus I heard that some landlords can be tough, but I've lived at 3 different places with no issues. There are also so many clubs and activities to get involved in. The professors are caring and inspiring. Plus, the connections you can make at BYU are a big plus for starting out your career. ... Read 8,681 reviews

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PROVO, UT ,

8681 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I love BYU! Living right at the foot of the mountains is the best. I'm super into running and hiking, and the trails here are perfect for that. It's also a great location for those into winter... .

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George Washington University

Washington, DC •

• • Rating 3.66 out of 5   2,245 reviews

Alum: I thoroughly enjoyed my overall experience at GWU! Although guidance pertaining to my studies/next steps following my education was sometimes difficult to seek (I graduated with a BA in Psychological & Brain Sciences), professors were receptive to sharing their knowledge on this matter and offered their perspective whenever applicable. It merely seems that a student needs to advocate for themself and actively search for the answers they're looking for -- it won't be offered on a platter. I found this to be the case with GWU's academic advising. Nonetheless, the academics were spectacular. I received a very well-rounded education and was surrounded by a great community. The staff, professors, and students all left a positive impression. Plus, I established meaningful friendships and connections that I know will last forever. GWU's campuses are beautiful and safe, and the main campus is conveniently located near a metro stop, allowing students to easily explore D.C. ... Read 2,245 reviews

Acceptance rate 49%

Net price $42,723

SAT range 1330-1490

#96 Best Colleges in America .

WASHINGTON, DC ,

2245 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I thoroughly enjoyed my overall experience at GWU! Although guidance pertaining to my studies/next steps following my education was sometimes difficult to seek (I graduated with a BA in Psychological... .

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Acceptance Rate : 49% ,

Net Price : $42,723 ,

SAT Range : 1330-1490 ,

University Park, PA •

• • Rating 3.9 out of 5   7,598 reviews

Sophomore: As a sophomore at Penn State, I can confidently say it's been an incredible experience! The campus is vibrant, with top-notch facilities and a diverse student body. Professors are engaging and supportive, fostering a dynamic learning environment. There's a wealth of extracurriculars to explore, from clubs to sports. The sense of community here is unmatched, making it easy to find your niche and form lasting friendships. Plus, the surrounding area offers endless opportunities for adventure. Penn State truly feels like home away from home! WE ARE! ... Read 7,598 reviews

Acceptance rate 55%

Net price $26,747

SAT range 1210-1390

#104 Best Colleges in America .

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA ,

7598 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

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Acceptance Rate : 55% ,

Net Price : $26,747 ,

SAT Range : 1210-1390 ,

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH •

• • Rating 3.9 out of 5   1,483 reviews

Other: I am a parent of a current student and have another one who will attend in the fall. We could not be happier with our experience at UD! Our child is thriving academically, the classes are challenging him in ways he did not expect, but support is there if needed. The experiential learning opportunities, internships and study abroad programs are exceptional. Our son has enjoyed club and intramural sports, including tennis, volleyball and basketball. Family weekend is wonderful- so much to see and do, and it is an incredibly welcoming community. In fact, if you mention Dayton to just about anyone you will hear the word ‘community’ over and over, because it is true. Housing is unique- first year dorms are pretty typical, second year are either suites or on campus apartments, and third and fourth year students are eligible to live in the famous ‘neighborhood’, houses owned and maintained by the university. Campus feels very safe, and the dining options are excellent. Love this school! ... Read 1,483 reviews

Acceptance rate 74%

Net price $30,590

SAT range 1140-1350

#128 Best Colleges in America .

DAYTON, OH ,

1483 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Other says I am a parent of a current student and have another one who will attend in the fall. We could not be happier with our experience at UD! Our child is thriving academically, the classes are... .

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Acceptance Rate : 74% ,

Net Price : $30,590 ,

SAT Range : 1140-1350 ,

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA •

• • Rating 3.99 out of 5   520 reviews

Freshman: In my almost three quarters studying here, I love the environment and how everyone is doing their own business. I am a part of a program called Puente and I love it! I think it made me have a better experience in college because I get to be a part of an incredible environment and program. Our professors and counselor in that program has made the work, workable! I enjoy having the opportunity to socialize because they take us on field trips, events, and they allow us to all get to know one another. If someone is wanting to go to Foothill College, I would one hundred percent advise them to apply to be in Puente! ... Read 520 reviews

• grade  A minus Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 100%

Net price $11,013

#3 Best Community Colleges in America .

LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA ,

520 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says In my almost three quarters studying here, I love the environment and how everyone is doing their own business. I am a part of a program called Puente and I love it! I think it made me have a better... .

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Overall Niche Grade : A minus ,

Acceptance Rate : 100% ,

Net Price : $11,013 ,

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA •

• • Rating 3.61 out of 5   3,194 reviews

Junior: I'm currently a Junior on co-op, and for the last four years, it's been a great place. Classes are a bit rigorous and fast-paced, but that will be changing with the move to semester classes. The food scene is excellent, with food trucks, dining halls, and restaurants accommodating virtually every taste. And student life is great, with many residence halls for students and countless clubs and organizations for everyone to make friends in. And it's local to me and accessible by a cheap train. The co-ops are also incredibly useful in gaining workplace experience that will look great on a resume. ... Read 3,194 reviews

Acceptance rate 80%

Net price $39,267

SAT range 1230-1430

#152 Best Colleges in America .

PHILADELPHIA, PA ,

3194 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

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Acceptance Rate : 80% ,

Net Price : $39,267 ,

SAT Range : 1230-1430 ,

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Las Positas College

Livermore, CA •

• • Rating 3.84 out of 5   640 reviews

Sophomore: I love LasPo! The faculty are very well-read and supportive, there's a lot to do in terms of student life and campus activities/extracurriculars, and there's a lot of diversity. The campus itself is also in a nice location. The counselors are particularly helpful, and walk you through every detail of your academic path to make sure you're on track for your goals. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of attending community college! ... Read 640 reviews

Net price $5,342

#4 Best Community Colleges in America .

LIVERMORE, CA ,

640 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I love LasPo! The faculty are very well-read and supportive, there's a lot to do in terms of student life and campus activities/extracurriculars, and there's a lot of diversity. The campus itself is... .

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Net Price : $5,342 ,

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI •

• • Rating 3.76 out of 5   355 reviews

Junior: Overall I am grateful for my time at RISD so far. I am enrolled as an undergrad architecture student which often feels like a separate school from the rest of the majors, but In general, the architecture professors are very knowledgeable and are active practicing architects/engineers. It may not be worth coming to RISD due to one's financial situation, but if you do end up attending, the best part of RISD is constantly being surrounded by creative people who care about their work and care to hear about you and what you make. ... Read 355 reviews

Acceptance rate 17%

Net price $39,800

SAT range 1340-1510

#158 Best Colleges in America .

PROVIDENCE, RI ,

355 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Overall I am grateful for my time at RISD so far. I am enrolled as an undergrad architecture student which often feels like a separate school from the rest of the majors, but In general, the... .

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Acceptance Rate : 17% ,

Net Price : $39,800 ,

SAT Range : 1340-1510 ,

University of Houston

Houston, TX •

• • Rating 3.68 out of 5   6,727 reviews

Graduate Student: At the University of Houston (UH), the academic experience is top-notch, earning a solid 5 out of 5 rating. The university offers a wide range of rigorous programs led by distinguished faculty members who are experts in their fields. Campus life at UH earns a respectable 4 out of 5 rating. The campus is alive with energy and diversity, offering students a vibrant environment to thrive in. With numerous student organizations, cultural events, and recreational activities, there's always something happening on campus. However, there's room for improvement in terms of campus amenities and infrastructure to enhance the overall student experience. Athletics at UH shine brightly, earning a well-deserved 5 out of 5 rating. The university's athletic programs are highly competitive and boast a rich history of success. It is a standout choice for students seeking a well-rounded university experience. ... Read 6,727 reviews

Acceptance rate 66%

Net price $14,056

SAT range 1160-1330

#159 Best Colleges in America .

HOUSTON, TX ,

6727 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Graduate Student says At the University of Houston (UH), the academic experience is top-notch, earning a solid 5 out of 5 rating. The university offers a wide range of rigorous programs led by distinguished faculty... Campus life at UH earns a respectable 4 out of 5 rating. The campus is alive with energy and diversity, offering students a vibrant environment to thrive in. With numerous student organizations,... Athletics at UH shine brightly, earning a well-deserved 5 out of 5 rating. The university's athletic programs are highly competitive and boast a rich history of success. It is a standout choice for students seeking a well-rounded university experience. .

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Acceptance Rate : 66% ,

Net Price : $14,056 ,

SAT Range : 1160-1330 ,

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY •

• • Rating 3.65 out of 5   3,586 reviews

Freshman: Syracuse is a great school and has a fantastic array of different opportunities for everyone and anyone. It has all of the different seasons, a ton of diversity, a million clubs and organizations to take part in, and so much more. I have loved my time at Syracuse University so far, I cannot wait to continue my academic career here at SU! ... Read 3,586 reviews

Acceptance rate 52%

Net price $43,651

SAT range 1260-1430

#175 Best Colleges in America .

SYRACUSE, NY ,

3586 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Syracuse is a great school and has a fantastic array of different opportunities for everyone and anyone. It has all of the different seasons, a ton of diversity, a million clubs and organizations to... .

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Acceptance Rate : 52% ,

Net Price : $43,651 ,

SAT Range : 1260-1430 ,

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA •

• • Rating 3.84 out of 5   1,130 reviews

Freshman: I think Louisiana Tech has a good tight-knit community that is very welcoming to new students in both undergrad and graduate classes. My first quarter at Tech was filled with laughter, passionate professors, and an interesting diverse student body. My classes were a good balance thanks to a lot of helpful resources on campus relating to advising and career opportunities. If you are looking for a not-too-small-not too-large campus with a fascinating love for bulldogs, you should consider Louisiana Tech! ... Read 1,130 reviews

Acceptance rate 62%

Net price $12,243

SAT range 1080-1280

#182 Best Colleges in America .

RUSTON, LA ,

1130 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I think Louisiana Tech has a good tight-knit community that is very welcoming to new students in both undergrad and graduate classes. My first quarter at Tech was filled with laughter, passionate... .

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Acceptance Rate : 62% ,

Net Price : $12,243 ,

SAT Range : 1080-1280 ,

American University

• • Rating 3.59 out of 5   2,561 reviews

Freshman: This is a fantastic college with dedicated professors and students. Located in one of the nicest neighborhoods in DC, it provides a nice atmosphere of the suburban lifestyle while having easy access to the vibrant city of DC. With all of the opportunities that DC offers, most students are able to get an internship, providing them with valuable connections and experience. While the dining hall food is 4/5, there are lots of other options on campus as well as in the surrounding areas. American has great dorms that are all being updated and are in locations that make the rest of campus very accessible. Overall, the students are a very diverse, driven group. The clubs and programs that American has are incomparable to other schools and allow students to fully take advantage of their time at school. ... Read 2,561 reviews

Net price $41,369

SAT range 1290-1430

#189 Best Colleges in America .

2561 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says This is a fantastic college with dedicated professors and students. Located in one of the nicest neighborhoods in DC, it provides a nice atmosphere of the suburban lifestyle while having easy access... .

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Net Price : $41,369 ,

SAT Range : 1290-1430 ,

• • Rating 3.69 out of 5   5,828 reviews

Senior: At my time at Temple University, I have experienced countless fun that I would not have other wise had the chance when in my small home town. we have access to the whole city and Temple provided discounted subway and train passes! This benefits both on-campus students and commuters in helping student branch out into the community at a cheaper cost. There is also a diverse club population so any student that comes to temple can find what they love surrounded by the people who are similar to them. There are also a ton of "student" days where free activities happen all around campus. I have participated in mini-golf, plate smashing, stuffed animal making, trivia, and more all for prizes to win! The only thing I would like to see change is that our buildings are not open 24/hours so if I want late night studying I need to go off campus or study at home. overall, this campus has brought me. my wife, my closest friends, and a huge networking opportunity for future professions. ... Read 5,828 reviews

Net price $23,935

#205 Best Colleges in America .

5828 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says At my time at Temple University, I have experienced countless fun that I would not have other wise had the chance when in my small home town. we have access to the whole city and Temple provided... .

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Net Price : $23,935 ,

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR •

• • Rating 3.93 out of 5   498 reviews

Freshman: It is a good school, and has good faith based education. The professors are kind and happy to help you no matter what because they want to see you succeed. The classes are usually (at least for me) bigger than what is told by the school to newcomers, but I am also a Family and Human Services Major so they tend to have bigger classes. The food provider was not good at the beginning of the year, but they have taken action and are finding us a better one currently. The advisors are great, they are happy to help with anything and making sure your college classes are what you want. The study abroad program is amazing and there are many trips that a person can take. The campus is also small which means everything is within walking distance. It is a great school. ... Read 498 reviews

Acceptance rate 57%

Net price $20,997

SAT range 1100-1390

#208 Best Colleges in America .

SILOAM SPRINGS, AR ,

498 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says It is a good school, and has good faith based education. The professors are kind and happy to help you no matter what because they want to see you succeed. The classes are usually (at least for me)... .

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Acceptance Rate : 57% ,

Net Price : $20,997 ,

SAT Range : 1100-1390 ,

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA •

• • Rating 3.82 out of 5   1,819 reviews

Freshman: 100% Recommend, Pasadena City. College is a really wonderful school! Great teachers and campus and online learning experience. ... Read 1,819 reviews

Net price $4,420

#15 Best Community Colleges in America .

PASADENA, CA ,

1819 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says 100% Recommend, Pasadena City. College is a really wonderful school! Great teachers and campus and online learning experience. .

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Net Price : $4,420 ,

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI •

• • Rating 3.42 out of 5   528 reviews

Sophomore: I have really enjoyed my experience with Andrew’s university thus far. As a minority student myself, I love the fact that Andrew’s boasts of a rich diversity and this has given me the great opportunity of learning from other people with different cultural backgrounds than my own. Another important aspect I enjoy about Andrew’s is the way it celebrates its students in every faucet of life. Each student is given an equal opportunity to explore other areas alongside academics. These areas include, but are not limited to, leadership opportunities, service-learning opportunities, career mentorship, support with small business startups, and community involvement. In addition to supporting the students’ academics, Andrew’s is located in an area that allows people to make a positive impact to their community through several outreach events. Everyone is so friendly and always ready to assist at Andrew’s. Andrew’s is a home where world changers are made, and I am proud to be part of that home! ... Read 528 reviews

Acceptance rate 91%

Net price $24,194

SAT range 1100-1350

#218 Best Colleges in America .

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI ,

528 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I have really enjoyed my experience with Andrew’s university thus far. As a minority student myself, I love the fact that Andrew’s boasts of a rich diversity and this has given me the great... Another important aspect I enjoy about Andrew’s is the way it celebrates its students in every faucet of life. Each student is given an equal opportunity to explore other areas alongside academics.... In addition to supporting the students’ academics, Andrew’s is located in an area that allows people to make a positive impact to their community through several outreach events. Everyone is so... .

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Acceptance Rate : 91% ,

Net Price : $24,194 ,

SAT Range : 1100-1350 ,

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY •

• • Rating 3.71 out of 5   2,820 reviews

Freshman: I genuinely had a very good time during my freshman year at RIT. I made some really good friends and was able to connect with several of my professors. The only major critic I have of RIT, in regards to academics, is the speed that students are expected to pick up a skill-set. I was required to take two coding classes in my fall and spring semesters, and I had never coded ever. The classes were marketed as intro level but I routinely struggled with the concepts and labs, only to have to learn a new concept and topic the following week. Computer Science is required for my major but it made it very difficult even, at time, being more difficult that my math and engineering classes. Other than that, I really enjoyed my time at RIT and the resources and opportunities that are available you just have to look for them. ... Read 2,820 reviews

Net price $39,600

SAT range 1270-1450

#231 Best Colleges in America .

ROCHESTER, NY ,

2820 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I genuinely had a very good time during my freshman year at RIT. I made some really good friends and was able to connect with several of my professors. The only major critic I have of RIT, in regards... .

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Net Price : $39,600 ,

SAT Range : 1270-1450 ,

Fashion Institute of Technology

• • Rating 3.68 out of 5   1,674 reviews

Sophomore: Student life at the Fashion Institute of Technology is hard to crack into. If you can find your crowd it's great; but even finding your crowd is hard. If you want to be prepared to step into the fashion industry, whether it be through the runway or through the corporate offices, FIT will prepare you. The professors are seasoned individuals in their respective fields, and provide honet advice on getting started in your career. Overral, this is a bootcamp for the industry. ... Read 1,674 reviews

Acceptance rate 53%

Net price $20,900

#234 Best Colleges in America .

1674 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Student life at the Fashion Institute of Technology is hard to crack into. If you can find your crowd it's great; but even finding your crowd is hard. If you want to be prepared to step into the... .

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Acceptance Rate : 53% ,

Net Price : $20,900 ,

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA •

• • Rating 3.76 out of 5   4,763 reviews

Graduate Student: t sounds like you have a deep affection for Virginia Commonwealth University! There could be many reasons why you love it. Perhaps it's the vibrant campus atmosphere, the sense of community among students and faculty, the quality of education you're receiving, the opportunities for personal and academic growth, or the beautiful surroundings in Richmond. What specifically draws you to VCU? ... Read 4,763 reviews

• grade  B+ Overall Niche Grade

Net price $21,294

SAT range 1030-1290

#243 Best Colleges in America .

This school participates in Niche Direct Admissions

RICHMOND, VA ,

4763 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Graduate Student says t sounds like you have a deep affection for Virginia Commonwealth University! There could be many reasons why you love it. Perhaps it's the vibrant campus atmosphere, the sense of community among... .

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Overall Niche Grade : B+ ,

Net Price : $21,294 ,

SAT Range : 1030-1290 ,

Vermont State University Johnson

JOHNSON, VT

• • Rating 3.19 out of 5   341

Cypress College

CYPRESS, CA

• • Rating 4.07 out of 5   1,067

Aquinas College - Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

• • Rating 3.65 out of 5   654

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Photography + Media & Society (MFA)

The program offers an active think tank for socially engaged thought-leaders to produce knowledge and meaning in the public sphere through visual, material, and media culture using lens and data-based photographic, imaging, and media tools.

The curriculum content, program culture, the human and material resources of the College, and the City of Baltimore offer a rich community of experience and knowledge to build the foundation for launching a borderless, sustainable for-profit post-graduate practice within and beyond fine art at the crossroads of culture and commerce.

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Beyond the white cube: research think tank.

This course is a think tank featuring weekly presentations by MICA faculty and other creative thought leaders. We will examine innovative practices across a wide range of disciplines that specifically produce knowledge and meaning informed by research of all kinds—in music, cinema, non-fiction and fiction writing, advertising, design, and theatre, among other areas. The paths to build a knowledge base that informs creative production, the role of intention, intuition, and intellectual curiosity as paths for developing and sustaining the flow of ideas will be essential course topics.

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Photography & Image-making

Master of arts / master of fine arts in photography & image-making.

The program focuses on new types of visual storytelling: still images, video, and multimedia, with a curriculum that emphasizes knowledge and transdisciplinary skill sets and understands photography as a hybrid and emerging art form.

The program is suitable for students who want to understand better how to navigate in an image-driven society, to be not only makers but visual thinkers, capable of relating to different fields with a critical analytical capacity, inventiveness, knowing how to juggle with the technological and communication means available today, and ready to offer creative solutions through images .

Based on the intersection of visual phenomena, new media, critical studies, and creative production, the program offers a unique blend of studio practice and theoretical and art historical training. At PCA, students can complete either a Master of Art (MA) or a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography and Image Making. These programs’ first two semesters (fall and spring) follow a common curriculum. MFA students then continue for two semesters of study in the following year to receive the MFA degree, suitable for an academic career.

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Nona griffin, steve bisson, maximiliano battaglia, christophe beauregard, tara bogart, lillian davies, linda jarvin, collin kluchman, ali ghorbani moghaddam, laurent pernot, lisa salamandra, sofijasilvia, klaus speidel, ma curriculum, one-year program, contemporary issues i.

This course explores a variety of critical aesthetic and practical issues relevant to today’s expressive photographer. This class includes readings, critiques, and discussions examining critical theory in the digital age. It examines specific models and matrixes that define current trends. Topics will include: print/online photography, socially engaged art/photography, photography/installation/art and social/documentary practice. This course will explore the relationships between concept, process and transmission have expanded dramatically with the introduction of digital media techniques.

Seminar I: Portfolio Production

This course serves as a critical and technical exploration of the language and theory of Photography and Image-Making. Students develop their own individual identities as professionals working with still and moving images, placing their work within conceptual and historical contexts. Independent and personalized readings and research projects accompany the work done in the studio, which in the last semester is focused on developing research methodology and methods for the thesis project. The final portfolio can focus on still or moving images, or contain a combination of the two. The outcome is an original and coherent visual project.

Digital Lab I: Video

A hands-on step-by-step technical lab class, where editing video will take students beyond the basics to a professional workflow for digital video editing. Students will learn how to produce a professional looking video including – storyboarding, pre-production essentials, shooting scripts, camera movement (theory and practice), sound recording and editing, use of music, titles and credits. Premiere Pro will be the main software for moving images, and all essential tools and plug-ins (like Magic Bullet or After Effects) their options and use, the character of each menu or tool option critical for video editing will be covered at a practical level.

Digital Lab II: Photo

A hands-on step-by-step technical lab class where inputting images, editing, and printing will take students beyond the basics to a professional workflow for digital photography. A range of tools will be presented, including advanced film scanning, working with RAW files, masks, compositing and grayscale and color inkjet printing. Students will work with Photoshop for still images. All essential tools and plug-ins (e.g., Portraiture), their options and use, the character of each menu or tool option critical for photographic editing will be covered at a practical level. Students will master advanced color and B&W editing methods, scanning, masks, selections, and layers to establish an efficient non-destructive workflow.

Photography Since 1960

This course will focus on the second half of the 20 th century and the first decades of the 21 st . The work of various international authors representative of that time period will be examined. Arranged thematically, the course will approach each subject through a selection of photographs. The study of their meaning and singularity will help understand the particularities and issues of each theme and put them into perspective.

The notion of “creation” will constitute the common thread of this course. Each theme will interrogate the use of photography as a means of expression whether it be with a personal, political, artistic, commercial or social goal. Examining body of works developed from 1960 to today, we will see how photography has fostered tradition (commitment to a certain vision of the medium and to its history) as well as a stimulated novelty (invention of new ways of using the camera).

Based on the observation and comment of photographic images, this course aims to start a discussion and foster debate on the medium, its specificities and the way they have developed since 1960.

Masters Electives

You may select an elective from the many course offerings in your department or in other departments with the approval of your department chair.

• Drawing Technology and Perception
• Advanced Printmaking*
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Concept Development Storytelling
• Photography as Installation*
• Photography in the Expanded Field*
• History of New Media*
• Designer’s Ethical and Social Responsibility
• Educational Principles
• Alternative Processes Image-Making*
• Digital Fabrication Design
• The Art of Code I & II
• 4D Studio I & II*
• The Fashion Editorial
• Design Thinking
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Project Management*

* Undergraduate level courses

Contemporary Issues II

Seminar ii: portfolio development.

This year-long course serves as a critical and technical exploration of the language and theory of photography and film. Students develop their own individual identities as professionals working with still and moving images, placing their work within conceptual and historical contexts. Independent and personalized readings and research projects accompany the work done in the studio, which in the second semester is focused on developing the final degree portfolio. The final portfolio can focus on still or moving images, or contain a combination of the two. At least one project in each medium (photography and video) is required. The outcome is an original and coherent set of images.

• Marketplace for Art and Design

This course introduces and outlines the role, purpose, and perception of “art” and “design” in various marketplaces and contexts for the emerging arts entrepreneur. Topics include issues in marketing aesthetic products; case studies on art fairs, art institutions, and cultural events; models of consumer behavior, art, and technology; macro-economic issues that affect the arts industries, arts policy, and access;   art-as-business; design in the international context; merchandising; difficulties and the impact of the various business environments on art and design disciplines.

Degree Project

Students will focus on the technical exploration of the language and theory of Photography and Image-making to develop their final degree project (it can focus on still or moving images, or contain a combination of the two.) Emphasis will be on students executing, understanding and discussing quality work, succesful composition, productive conceptualization and creative problem solving.

MFA Curriculum

Introduction to research & methodology.

The course provides introductory-to-advanced-level research and methodology instruction, covering topics from art and design theory to the use of technology. This course focuses in depth on various research methods currently used to inform the design process. It builds on knowledge and skills acquired in the first semester to introduce students to specific research methods for designers and artists. The course will cover research in physical human factors; human cognitive factors; cultural human factors; and ethnographic fieldwork. Students will learn how to apply these methods to the design process through hands-on projects requiring a multidisciplinary approach.

In this section, students will be introduced to the basic tenets of research in order to support their reasoning with respect to the design process. Foremost, they will learn to formulate a design research problematic; engage in data gathering and analysis; differentiate between primary and secondary research sources; carry out quantitative and qualitative research.

Educational Principles and Radical Pedagogies

This seminar is offered in parallel to the studio course devoted to education. Students will be given an overview of historical and current pedagogical theory that is specific to the teaching or art and design. They will be asked to consider the role of diversity and culture on learning, as well the role of the teacher as a decision maker and facilitator. Additionally, this course will introduce alternative approaches to building a learning environment, drawing upon recent experiments in art education that challenge the traditional structure of a ‘school’. Students will study: how to generate motivation, involvement, and integration in respect to learner’s development and experience; the planning and design of learning activities for different levels of experience; how to write assessment procedures and appropriate feedback on performance, competence, and knowledge.

Intermediate Research & Methodology

Contemporary issues iii, seminar iii: portfolio development.

This course serves as a critical and technical exploration of the language and theory of Photography and Image-making. Students develop their own individual identities as professionals working with still and moving images, placing their work within conceptual and historical contexts. Independent and personalized readings and research projects accompany the work done in the studio, which in the last semester is focused on developing research methodology and methods for the thesis project. The final portfolio can focus on still or moving images, or contain a combination of the two. The outcome is an original and coherent visual project.

Digital Lab IlI: New Media and Technology

This course offers a critical introduction to new (digital) media and technology, focusing on the relationship between “old” and “new” media and emphasizing both the cultural meanings of media in general and media as pedagogy. This course gives the chance to observe, participate, and explore new media literacy, learning, and making across formal and informal learning settings. This is not a course about technology; rather, it is a course about the activity-the doing, the participatory culture-that surrounds new media, the use and the learning born through that activity. During the course, a number of guests will join to discuss their work in new media.

Written Research

Building on the research, critical thinking, and writing skills developed in the first three semesters of the seminar, in the final semester, each student will be responsible for the production of a 40 to-60 page thesis paper and the corresponding body of work, culminating in a public exhibition or conference. For their final paper, each student will be responsible for identifying an urgent, critical, or current problem, that may stand independently of the student’s studio practice. Rigorously researched and constructed, this paper will provide the platform for ongoing lines of investigation. Students should be versed in the critical voices and issues surrounding their own practice and develop the communication and research skills necessary to assert their own critical voice in regard to their evolving practice. Faculty and guest lectures will guide each student to a reading list appropriate to their research and final exhibition. For their final exhibition, the students will focus on creating a body of work and build a portfolio based on their artistic research, documenting the process and their different projects. This is done under the guidance and support of an internal and external thesis committee.

Seminar IV: Portfolio Organization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this program stand out.

Paris makes our Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography & Image-making one of a kind. The city offers some of the most important photography-related events in the world, not to mention the countless exhibitions, extraordinary museums, bookshops and galleries. Paris is the world capital of photography. In such a context, we encourage students to develop an awareness of their artistic practice, personal storytelling, assets, and potential vocations .

In an image-driven society, it is essential to comprehend your role within it; this is what we aim for through the program. Provide the technical but also conceptual and theoretical means of understanding . The program, therefore, offers a rare space where the student can develop a portfolio and acquire further depth while measuring against the contemporary scenario and the challenges, including ethical, of society. The program encourages students to navigate their values, understand their cultural roots, appreciate diversity and discover their voice and specificities through a dialogue with expert and teachers active in image-making and photography.

During their studies, students face numerous opportunities to visit the city’s cultural institutions (museums, galleries, foundations), attend PCA talks, crits and lectures with experts and professionals, and participate in portfolio readings. Students can intern at studios, agencies, and other working opportunities Paris offers .

Students of Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography & Image-making

profit from a field trip to Venice at the European Cultural Centre, where they meet curators and experts of the art and creative industry connected to Biennale and other international cultural institutions.

What is the range of disciplines from which the students will be pooled?

We seek to have a highly diverse student group. Candidates from backgrounds in fine art, printmaking, photography and demonstrated technical skills (black & white and color photography, digital photography, lighting techniques, common software programs for editing) are all encouraged to apply.

How do you know if the program is right for you?

The department makes great efforts to attract students that are diverse in practice, background, and career goals. The proposed MA/MFA programs give practitioners and theorists the opportunity to research and develop the new boundaries of image-making made possible by technological change within the context of post-industrial culture. As a result, the department doesn’t favor any particular visual aesthetic. We are committed to supporting and nurturing each student’s individual creative trajectory. If you’re interested in combining technical knowledge and principles of photography and image-making research, theory and academia, this is the perfect program for you.

What are the prerequisites?

The program is open to any applicant who has successfully completed an undergraduate degree (BFA, BA, BSc, BID, BArch, etc.) with a studio component, or acquired basic technical skills (photography, art, video, editing software, printing, lighting, image-making, etc.) through other educational or professional experiences. Your previously acquired technical skills and creative potential will be evaluated through your portfolio.

What are the advantages of studying in Paris?

Paris is the most suitable place to study photography worldwide . Since its beginning, photography has found fertile ground here, and even today, Paris represents the undisputed point of reference for those who want to understand, study, and explore the past and future of lens-based arts. Every week, Paris, through its extraordinary museums, galleries, and foundations , offers students multiple cultural opportunities and exhibitions to help them understand how image-making is evolving, as much as to observe artistic and curatorial works.

Paris is a learning environment like no other . Jeu de Paume, Foundation Henri-Cartier Bresson, European Museum of Photography, the ParisPhoto fair, and the Photo Saint-Germain festival, are just some of the many institutions that make studying photography in Paris a unique experience in the world.

What are concrete projects students can expect to complete?

This program focuses on technical skills and cognitive needs that arise from the continuous development of the image industry. Students will be able to:

• Show an ability to include visual references and textual evidence within the body of a written thesis;
• Locate and propose a specific pathway within research and/or studio work;
• Produce quality artwork that is technically, aesthetically and conceptually at a professional level;
• Apply methods of work and thought, encompassing the research, production, and reflection in a framework of aesthetic, artistic, social and ethical issues, within a culture of change;
• Explore a variety of digital technologies for the explicit purpose of employing them to create various narrative forms;
• Manage grant process: identify private and public funding priorities and opportunities, develop a consistent and workable program plan, write clearly defined goals and objectives, prepare a complete program budget in a grant format, etc.;
• Prepare art residency and exhibition proposals for those who plan to pursue a fine arts path;
• Respond to professional and public art commissions.

How do faculty facilitate the collaborative work?

Our PCA faculty, all active professionals, is best suited to impart the skills and knowledge required to prepare students to enter a rapidly changing professional world. They facilitate much the way a project manager would-by having a weekly meeting to make sure everyone is working towards a commonly defined goal. Then they break down to smaller teams/individuals to define milestones and address any difficulties.

What are the faculty’s credentials?

Their expertise lies in Contemporary Photography, Advanced Printing Techniques, Curatorial Studies, Art History, Intellectual Property, Professional Business Practices, Editorial, Concept and Storytelling, Art Direction, Marketing and Teaching Methods.

What are the expected outcomes in terms of employability?

Students graduating from the MA/MFA programs would be prepared to enter the international job market with specific knowledge and skills in photography and image-making, but also in a wide range of disciplines and fields, including fine art, commercial photography, video and multimedia production, editing, college-level education, web design, curating, and museum & gallery management.

The Master in Photography and Image-making offers to students a practiced-based opportunity with a professional creative production. The program focuses on tailored education and an individual approach giving to students the possibility to expand their network with of  professionals (e.g. museums, galleries, industry, etc.) through guest speakers, meetings with alumni, monthly portfolio reviews, access to the career services office, industry credentials and contacts, etc. The first-year also provides an excellent preparation for higher level research degrees, with an increasing number of graduates undertaking research in photography and image making related subjects, in practice or theory or entering academia.

What types of projects and companies will alumni be prepared for?

PCA has closely established links with industry and other partners through past industry sponsorship agreements with companies such as L’Oreal, Hermès, Shiseido, Galeries Lafayette, Les Compagnons du Devoir, Promod, Picto and more. Our career services office assists students with securing internships. New links are sought and explored, to provide photography and image-making students with a pertinent professional network.

If freelancing/entrepreneurship is not your cup of tea, alumni will be able to work in a whole slew of fields like photography (advertising/commercial, documentary/photojournalism), editing and postproduction (story structure for still image and moving image), new media (digital media and its impact on the processes of making and experiencing photography), story (concept, management, fiction and non-fiction) or business practices/business skills (writing, social media, marketing). The MFA program will prepare students to become scholars who redefine the creative role of photography within the contemporary culture (teaching assistantships, etc.)

What will students have in terms of a portfolio by the end of the program(s)? Is a portfolio even the right way to look at the end result?

Upon successful completion of the MA/MFA Degree Portfolio and Thesis, students are expected to have achieved demonstrable skills in image capturing and editing, an understanding of applied research methodologies, and increased teamwork and management skills. They will have practised talking about their skills and competencies with professional employers and clients.

What are some of the past thesis research topics students have chosen to explore?

A selection of past topics include:

• Brother, I’ve Got Your Back: Capturing Physical Intimacy Through the Lens of American Masculinity;
• Borders expanded: from street to earth. You can photograph anything now;
• Family Portraits: Intimate distance;
• Evolution of Contemporary Inkjet Printing;
• Contemporary Photography. A dialogue with the viewer: blurring the lines between fashion and documentary photography;
• Exploring the soul through photography;

What do alumni go on to do?

Alumni from our Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography & Image-making, depending on their interests and background, can cultivate their artistic practice, apply to artistic residencies, and propose their portfolio to galleries, curators, and festivals .

Alongside this, they can use their excellent experience in the image-making world in publishing, documentation, advertising, and archiving, as well as education, laboratories, workshops, or participatory processes concerning specific communities and thematic or geographical issues.

Students enrolled in the MFA program can also continue with an academic career, the prospect of teaching, or undertaking a PhD program and doing research.

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The Graduate Film program is an intensive three-year conservatory in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television that trains students in the art of cinematic storytelling. We focus on helping writer/directors develop a narrative voice and the technical virtuosity to express that voice in cinema.

Students learn by doing, in the classroom and on set. They write, direct, and produce multiple films and exercises, shooting and crewing on each other's projects. Our students transition into the professional world with a reel of short films that showcase their talent, a feature film script, and a range of highly sought technical skills.

The Graduate Film Program offers a stimulating, challenging, and diverse creative community in the heart of Greenwich Village. Our faculty are working professionals who are committed to developing the next generation of filmmakers.

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The 100% online PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy (60 credits) is specially designed for people looking to expand their hearts and minds while developing skills to meet the challenges of 21st Century life. Research and study in counseling theories and practice are integrated with theological inquiry in this vibrant doctoral program.  

You may also be interested in: Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy .

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• $28,800 total in tuition & fees for the full 60-credit program (2023-2024)
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• Integration of Psychology & Christianity : Students assess individuals, couples, families, and congregations from an integrated point of view, incorporating theological issues with Marriage and Family systems theory and pertinent psychological perspectives in pastoral or clinical settings.
• Broad Audience : Students demonstrate advanced counseling skills appropriate to meet the needs of individuals, couples, families, and congregations seeking mental health services and programs.
• Self-Reflection : Students practice in-depth self-reflection to enhance their ongoing personal and professional development.
• Significant Research Project: Students create and present a significant research project resulting in a dissertation that contributes to the field of marriage and family therapy.
• Enrichment Programs : Students create and deliver integrated psychological and spiritual enrichment programs.  Examples of previous enrichment programs created by Eastern doctoral students include workshops for individuals, couples, and families, as well as seminars offered on special topics in a clinical or church setting.

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The PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy trains students in professional mental health and pastoral counseling fields to be skilled scholar/practitioners in marriage and family therapy who apply their minds and hearts to promoting processes of change and growth in individuals, couples, families, and communities. This scholar/practitioner research program prepares students for leadership roles in academia, research, behavioral healthcare, and pastoral care.

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‘Never Be Afraid to Fly’

Welcome, President Chrite, trustees, esteemed guests, faculty, staff, parents, family and friends of my fellow graduates! I’m Aleshia Green, a candidate in the Master’s in Finance program and a soon-to-be Double Falcon, as I graduate with the class of 2024.    

My journey to Bentley started in 2015 when I started my freshman year for my undergraduate degree. I walked in very soft spoken, ready to excel and take on any challenges that came my way. Upon my graduation in 2019, I walked out as a young woman who spoke her truth, who was confident, determined and excited for all the real world would entail.  

I always knew I wanted to continue my education because I love to constantly learn new concepts, skills and build my network to connect with other like-minded individuals. The question was: When? When would I be ready to return? Where would I want to earn my degree? How could I balance school and work simultaneously? All important questions to which I’d soon learn that I had all the answers.  

After talking myself in and out of the idea of a master’s degree multiple times, I finally decided to talk it through with my mom to figure out why I couldn’t come to a decision. I learned that my hesitation didn’t stem from those practical considerations I had previously questioned; rather it was my own fear of failure and not being good enough to achieve that was holding me back. My mother encouraged me to take a leap of faith to take a chance on myself and that’s just what I did.  

There was never going to be a perfect time or an epiphany; the right time would be when I was ready to believe in my capabilities and execute. My grad school search started quite broadly but ultimately led me back to Bentley University. I came for the fall open house in 2021 and every single person I spoke to, students and staff, were welcoming, supportive and so open in sharing their own journeys within education and why they chose Bentley as well. It felt like home. A place where I was loved, supported and cared for.  

During my time here, I’ve been able to attend informative panels about career planning, time management and more. I was granted the opportunity to serve as a panel member for admitted students this past spring, in addition to co-leading a non-traditional careers session with Career Services . I soaked in amazing advice from the panelists and learned from their ability to grow as leaders in their sectors.  

I also had the chance to blend culture with business acumen through “ Jamaica Journeys ” (GBE 790). This faculty-led trip helped me see past the surface of sun, sea and sand and focus on marketing and entrepreneurship in Jamaica across Kingston and Montego Bay. Bentley has an abundance of formal and informal forums that cater to every program of study across industries to ensure we are all well-equipped for the future we desire.  

So here we are today. Thirteen classes later, balancing a full-time role and school, standing strong with my village holding me up.  

Our Villages. Let us not forget those who have supported us through graduate school. Those who sent us words of encouragement, who made time to accommodate our schedules, listened to our rants, and who constantly reminded us that indeed, we are not alone. Be sure to give them a token of thanks today.  

I would like to give a special thank you to my mom, I truly wouldn’t be here without you. To my village of family, friends and advisors as well as the staff and faculty here at Bentley, I thank you.  

A simple leap of faith has brought me here and launched me into a new community of peers who are seeking the same. It took a simple push for me to follow one of my life goals and I hope that this same sentiment will resonate with you all to propel you into your next chapter.  

You are more than ready, you are more than good enough, and you are well-equipped with the necessary tools, along with the knowledge and confidence, to make it all happen. Today I challenge you to dream, to leap, to fly, to believe in yourself. Pass the glass ceilings that will cease to exist, you’ll never know if the opportunity is missed.  

Be brave, be fearless.  

Never be afraid to fly because you might even soar. So, here’s to the dreamers and believers. We did it, Class of 2024!  

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While I would like to thank all of my professors at HDS, there are a couple of professors without whom getting here would not have been possible. I want to thank Mike Delaney for the countless office hours, support, and guidance throughout my entire journey of academic, personal, and vocational growth with the Religion and Public Life Program. I can wholeheartedly say that I am lucky I got to begin and end my time at this institution with such an influential figure in the humanitarian sector. I also want to thank Dr. Healan Gaston for providing me with academic spaces to research more unconventional topics like the Salem Witch Trials, the Lavender Scare, and Trump’s 2017 Muslim Ban. I would also like to thank Shaul Magid for supporting my research and vocational path in Holocaust and genocide public education and research. 

Finally, I want to thank my undergraduate advisor and mentor, Dr. Damon Berry at St. Lawrence University. My journey in religious studies began during college on the first day of Damon’s “Cults and New Religious Movements” course in the spring of 2018. Little did I know then, but this was the beginning of my trajectory towards HDS, a path I never would have considered previously. Thank you for all the short notice mentoring sessions, your unwavering support, and for being one of my biggest academic/vocational cheerleaders! 

What I Hope to Be Remembered By 

Vocationally, I hope to be remembered as an advocate for a world of just peace through my commitment to fighting social injustice against state violence and the rise of authoritarianism. On a personal level, I hope people remember me for being unapologetically myself, remembering my infectious laugh, smile, and hospitality – the watercolor memories scattered with joy, hope, solidarity, and forgiveness. 

Future Plans 

Following graduation, I plan on staying in New England for a couple of months, spending the summer reconnecting with nature and recentering my mind, body, and soul. I will continue my role as a facilitator with Amideast’s Qisasna Program (an intercultural, virtual exchange program), connecting American undergraduate students with Yemeni undergraduate students to find common ground, build podcasting skills, and foster friendships. It is my belief that programs such as these will lead peace-building efforts for future generations. 

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Former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will graduate high school on Friday, but what's next for him?

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Barron is set to graduate from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, an elite preparatory school for grades six through 12. The school prides itself on its annual 100% college acceptance rate, with half of the graduates attending a top 100 U.S. university or a top 50 liberal arts college

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Where is Barron Trump's graduation? 

The graduation is being held at Oxbridge Academy but is "private, by invitation only," as reported by The Palm Beach Post.

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No official statement has yet been issued, but Donald and three of his older children, including Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Tiffany, all attended the University of Pennsylvania.

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USask graduate thrives in Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program

Oralie George completed the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate while maintaining her professional career in Ontario.

Brett Makulowich May 15, 2024

“My experience was phenomenal, and I recommend the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program to anyone who is part of land resources, land management or who is Indigenous,” said Oralie George.

George is a member of Alderville First Nation, part of the Mississauga (Michi Sagig) Ojibway Nation, which is located east of Toronto, Ont. Her spirit name is Niimi Miigizi Kwe which means Dancing Eagle Woman. Her Clan is Bear, Mkwa n Dodem.

George will officially receive her Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate at USask Spring Convocation , taking place on June 5 at Merlis Belsher Place. 

Kanawayihetaytan Askiy (KA) means “let us take care of the land” in Cree. The KA program examines environmental, legal, and economic aspects of land and resource management in Indigenous communities. Students learn about Indigenous rights, strategic planning, land use planning, traditional knowledge, resource management, intellectual property law, and project management.

This academic program is offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and offers both certificate and diploma options.

At the start of the pandemic, George moved back home to Alderville First Nation from Calgary. During her time in Alberta, she earned a Business Management Diploma from Keyano College and completed a Technical Writing course at the University of Alberta.

She started working as a land code development coordinator for Alderville First Nation in 2021. The previous land manager, Philip Beaver, who is an alumnus of the KA program, recommended it to George.

“This program gave me the opportunity to work on assignments in synch with current action items in the office such as completing a community engagement plan, business proposal, testing areas of concern for contamination, and writing history profiles for the community,” said George.

The blended learning model of the KA Certificate accommodates the professional work lives of students. Students travel to the USask Saskatoon campus three times a year for two weeks of in-person instruction, field trips, and laboratory work. The students then return home for 7-10 weeks of remote study.

“I very much loved the hybrid courses as I was able to see everything the University of Saskatchewan provides its students with as well as studies at home so I can continue working at my office at my own pace,” said George.

Two courses that stood out to George were Introduction to Legal Concepts in Resource Management taught by Kaitlyn Harvey and Field Studies in the Environment taught by Dr. Melissa Arcand (PhD).

“Seeing law focused on Indigenous concepts was very eye opening!” said George. “The field studies course was very immersive. We visited Mistawasis First Nation and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation where they showed us their natural grasslands and community gardens.

George excelled academically and was awarded the CIBC Indigenous Student Award to the top Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Graduate.

“My sister who passed away from cancer in 2021 was a large influence for me in completing the KA program,” said George. “She was heavily involved in her Indigenous culture, gardening, archaeology, soil, traditional medicines, harvesting, and pretty much anything outdoors and under the sun. So, I feel her presence in this program, and how much she would have loved it too. It connected me with her.”

George now has a new role as the land manager for Alderville First Nation. She is also considering completing the Level Two: Technical Training of the National Aboriginal Land Managers Association’s (NALMA) Professional Lands Management Certificate program (which the KA Certificate meets the prerequisites for). 

“I have learned a lot in the KA program, and it was empowering to voice my knowledge,” said George. “My future plans are to continue to work as Alderville First Nation’s new land manager and to implement new land code initiatives for my community”.

Together, we will work towards Truth and Reconciliation. We invite you to join by  supporting Indigenous achievement  at USask.

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