Patterns, Patterns, Patterns!

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The world of photography is rapidly evolving. In order to thrive, students need both practical and theoretical skills. This program is uniquely designed to equip students with just that, blending studio and classroom-based studies.

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Objective 1: Enhance Research Capacity + Access
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Objective 2: Create Excellent Training Opportunities
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Overview

From digital to the darkroom, photography encompasses so much more than the camera.

The world of photography is rapidly evolving. In order to thrive, students need both practical and theoretical skills. This program is uniquely designed to equip students with just that, blending studio and classroom-based studies.

What you’ll learn

Multidisciplinary and innovative, the Photography major provides both knowledge and hands-on skills in a range of analogue and digital processes. Through art history, research, and critical courses, you’ll study the work of historical and contemporary photographers and artists.

In both the classroom and your studio courses, you’ll also have the opportunity to investigate how photography relates to other mediums, including installation, video, performance, printmaking, and directorial work.

Program Highlights

  • Hone your photography skills, and establish your own relationship to the art form with a variety of approaches to the photograph as an object.
  • Learn from renowned, professional photographers.
  • Strengthen your conceptual and hands-on learning through classes, seminars, self-directed projects, exhibitions, and professional development.
  • Upon graduating, you’ll have produced a substantial body of work and gained advanced knowledge of its place within contemporary photography practices.
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Program

Photography

Degree Earned

Bachelor of Fine Arts

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The Audain Faculty of Art

Duration

4 years / 120 credits

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Yes

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Available Minors

  • Art + Text
  • Curatorial Practices
  • Social Practice + Community Engagement

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Curatorial Practices

Shape and influence the contemporary art world.

Curating is more than organizing exhibitions—it’s an artistic and intellectual practice that shapes how we engage with art.

Where We Learn + Practice

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Shops + Studios

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Where We Learn + Practice

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