Overview

Courses throughout the major will teach you professional techniques and best practices for shooting, adjusting, filing, printing and sharing photos. You'll also explore the history and evolution of the art by examining ideas, processes and theories of still photography for the past and present, learning how the medium and other contemporary events have shaped our world.Portfolio, resume and professional development are critical focuses of the program. Through a variety of theme-based assignments, you'll develop skills and personal visions in photography. You'll also discover your photography style and preferred genres.

To ensure graduates leave with a greater level of artistic development and focus, all Photography students participate in an immersive, studio-focused curriculum.

During your final semester at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, you'll choose groups of work to be featured in the Senior Exhibition. The culmination is an impressive collection of your highest professional-quality work and a portfolio that will make you extremely competitive for a career in photography.

Photography careers

Photojournalist

Fine art photographer

Travel photographer

Sports photographer

Wildlife photographer

Commercial photographer

Industrial photographer

Studio photographer

Portrait photographer

Freelance photographer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations: Drawing and Composition

Foundations: Two-Dimensional Design

Foundations: Three-Dimensional Art

Art of the 20th Century

Survey: Ancient to Medieval Art

Intermediate Photography: Darkroom

Intermediate Photography: Digital

Artist Books: Image & Text

Photography: History and Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: February 1 for priority consideration

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eau Claire, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

$25 USD application fee

Evidence of English proficiency

Financial Verification form

Certified bank statement

Official school records

Passport copy

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20273 USD / year

≈ 20273 USD / year
Out-of-State

20273 USD / year

≈ 20273 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10207 USD / year

≈ 10207 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota: $10,318

Living costs

Eau Claire

United States

1172 - 1943 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Photography careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Eau Claire

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