Overview

Students at the Art - Photography BFA program from Arizona State University are offered an education in the creation and analysis of photographs as a form of creative expression. Students work in a wide range of photographic media including specialized 19th-century processes, traditional black-and-white and state-of-the-art digital output.

The internationally recognized photography faculty at ASU are diverse, representing and encouraging a wide range of approaches to the creation of photo-based art. Students learn to be self-disciplined and self-directed to understand complex ideas around how images function in their work and to develop a strong sense and control of the craft of photography. The Northlight Gallery engages students and provides opportunities to learn about gallery and museum practice through mounting exhibitions and working with artists and the collection.

Career Opportunities

A degree in the arts offers students a pathway to a rich and varied choice of careers. Students with a photography degree may work as independent studio photographers or contract for commercial work for firms, museums, galleries, individuals and other artists. Though this is not a commercial degree program, some students apply their skills post-graduation by doing product photography, portraits or event photography. Students have also started their own successful art galleries.

Photo skills hone a particular sensitivity to issues of representation and a heightened sense of time, among many other life-enhancing attributes. These critical and creative sensitivities can be brought to bear in life after graduation whatever career path a student chooses. The bachelor's degree is essential for advanced study leading to the terminal MFA. This advanced degree offers opportunities in:

curatorial work in galleries, museums and historical collections

history or studio areas

nonprofit arts organization management

university teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Digital Media

Photography: Black and White OR Color

History of Photography

Photography and Language

Portraiture Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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International: Application priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.

Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85)

Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.

Provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Submit your ACT or SAT scores.

All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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