Overview

Students who have graduated from the Visual Arts (Photography) degree offered at Boise State have gone on to pursue Graduate degrees, become successful gallery artists, published books and have become teachers and professors.

Key Facts

Required courses for students pursuing the Photography Emphasis include the introductory black and white course, intermediate level courses in black and white, digital, color, and advanced photography. The History of Photography is also a required course for the photography emphasis.

Introduction to Creative Photography provides a foundation in basic camera, exposure, and darkroom skills while stressing the expressive nature of the medium. At the intermediate and advanced levels, students are introduced to concepts and theories of photography through readings and discussions. In these classes students are encouraged to start to develop their own style and to produce a coherent body of work. Course work includes use of black & white darkroom, studio lighting, and digital photography. Critiques and exposure to contemporary and historical photographers enhance the level of discourse in the program.

Opportunities

Our facilities include a chemical lab for black and white printing, lighting studio and a digital lab equipped with Mac computers and large format Epson printers. Our labs are open for extended hours in order to provide abundant time for focused study and practice for the serious photographic artist. Students also have access to a variety of photography equipment, including digital cameras, medium format cameras, lenses, and portable lighting kits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Photography

Digital Photography

History of Photography

Drawing
Painting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boise, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
$85 application fee (non-refundable)
High school transcripts or marksheets
Proof of English proficiency
Photocopy of your passport name page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28478 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28478 USD / year

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In-State

9364 USD / year

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Living costs

Boise

United States

810 - 1310 USD / month

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