Photographic images are everywhere in everyday life, ranging from the commercial to the photojournalistic to the purely artistic.

Working with a faculty of practicing professionals, students in the photography major explore the full range of technical, aesthetic and professional options available to the photographer, while developing their own creative vision. Students begin by acquiring a solid foundation in the photographic craft and are introduced to both traditional and technologically-innovative practices. As they technical expertise in the medium, they begin to explore aesthetic and personal considerations. This grounding in techniques, tools and intellectual stimulation leads students to the freedom to create their own powerful, meaningful images. Students will leave DCAD with well-rounded, marketable photography portfolio.

The objectives of the photography major are:
• To provide students with a solid foundation in photographic craft;
• To introduce students to both traditional and technologically innovative practices within the field;
• To foster each student’s individual vision in the creation and capturing of photographic images; and,
• To enable the student to develop a marketable photography portfolio or to pursue further study.

 See an outline of courses and course descriptions for Photography. (PDF)