The Photography major focuses on the basic knowledge and skills of art, aesthetics, composition, photography, and photo manipulation. Students will have the opportunity to take various courses such as digital large format cameras, black and white printing, digital output, color shooting, experimental photography, and digital video. At the same time, students in this program will learn how to relate the theory and practice of photography to other artistic disciplines.

The major prepares students to build careers as commercial photographers, professional artists, photojournalists, and professionals in other disciplines. Graduates of the photography program can become freelance photographers or pursue careers in the gallery or museum world or in communications and fine art photography.