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Bachelor of Arts in Art, Photography Concentration
Are you interested in the best way to capture shape, light, and color with a specific
lens? Do you want to combine digital interests with a passion for photography?
A career as a photographer is an exciting path for creative expression with the ability
to work in various settings and locations and meet a diverse array of people. Photographers
learn the process and industry in a variety of ways. The photography concentration in the Albertus Magnus College art program provides
experience in the medium of photography in order to pursue a rewarding career. Learn
and network in a social atmosphere with classmates and faculty that possess similar
interests and passions for photography. At Albertus, students have the opportunity
to showcase their work in various photography exhibitions where they can begin making
a name for themselves.
With a liberal arts education, photography majors can sample a wide variety of electives
and academic courses to provide a well-rounded education and artistic inspiration.
Our students will graduate from Albertus with more than just a knowledge in photography.
They say that great photographers are made, not born. Find your creative voice at
Albertus.
What Makes Photography at Albertus Different?
Engaged
Students
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
- Emphasis on collaborative work
Great
Teaching
- Personally invested professors
- Small class sizes
- Innovative, well-rounded programs
- Resources and opportunities for research
Vibrant
Communities
- Lively extracurricular activities
- Campus-wide events
- Service and community engagement
Successful
Outcomes
- Active career counseling
- Opportunity-building networks
- Access to internships and professional experiences
The Albertus Photography Degree Program
Students pursuing a photography bachelor's degree can gain hands-on learning in a number of job opportunities and industries. Many companies with marketing departments or creative teams require photographers to promote their brands and businesses. The Albertus Magnus College faculty and Career Services department can help students prepare for their careers with internships and industry network connections.
Photography Student Perspective
While at Albertus, Adam Lein ‘98 was the art editor for the college literary magazine “Breakwater”, and modernized its production by switching to printing digitally. During the summer of 1997, his graphic design skills landed him a job as a designer at Digital Equipment Corporation in Littleton, MA. Shortly after that he began contributing to instructional graphic design books such as the “Illustrator Wow book” and “Acrobat Master Class” and quickly became a part-time tester for software development companies such as Adobe, Macromedia, Microsoft, and others.
"Attending Albertus Magnus made me feel like I could finally be my own independent person."
After graduation, Adam started a graphic design job in Westchester, New York where
he remains today, though his responsibilities and skills have grown over the years.
In addition to his full time position, he does fashion, wedding, portrait, and event photography in the evenings and on the weekends which often gets published in online magazines.
To keep his taste of technology satisfied, he has also been a journalist at Pocketnow
since 2002 where he reviews smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile technology
devices.
Read More About Adam Lein
As a photography major, you will learn to find your creative voice as you explore the way light, color and form come together in the frame to create stunning visual images. In studying Photography at a Liberal Arts College, you will not only gain the technical and aesthetic skills in your chosen medium but will also gain the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in an ever changing world.
Professor Jerry Nevins, M.F.A.
The Albertus Photography Faculty
Where Will Your Photography Degree take You?
With a career in photography, students can make a great living doing work that they love. Photography careers are essential to a wide range of industries and they often require knowledge of modern imaging software as well as traditional photographic equipment.
Possible career paths with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography include:
Photography Courses
Upon completing the program of study in Art with a Concentration in Photography, students will:
- Develop media based competency
- Develop capacity for creative thinking
- Strengthen written communication
- Strengthen critical reading skill
- Develop capacity for appreciating works of art
Interested in learning more about the diverse courses offered at Albertus?
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The Albertus Photography Degree Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Arts is to lead our students to a lifetime of creative production while preparing them for a rewarding professional career. Our curricula combine the humanistic offerings of a Liberal Arts college with a broad and integrated training in the arts.
Our program of study affords students the opportunity to prepare for a variety of professions in a variety of media production. Blending traditional liberal arts with specific career-oriented coursework, students are given the foundations, skills, and ethical perspectives to be successful in either mass media careers or entrepreneurial individual practice, and to be productive members of society. The combination of scholarly search for knowledge, development of essential skills, and the application of these in society guide the major in keeping with the Mission of the College.