Overview

At Photography from American University Washington DC students relate technical developments in the medium to aesthetic and conceptual developments, citing movements and trends that also coincided with a broader art history. Through a final project and exhibition, students delve into a relevant topic of their choice and analyze it through a specific socio-cultural lens.

Students at Photography from American University Washington DC will:

understand the why and how of photography's adoption by fine artists, commercial studios, and the general public;

learn about photography's changing role in the greater art world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Artist's Perspective: Drawing

The Artist's Perspective: Video Art

The Artist's Perspective: Digital Photography

Expanded Media Studio: Video and Photography

Principles of Photography

Photojournalism and Social Documentary

Fine Art Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Art History View 1204 other Bachelors in Film, Photography & Media in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Formal admission to the major requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale).

Common Application or the Coalition Application, including essay

High School Transcript(s)

Official SAT and/or ACT Scores (if not Test-Optional)

The Application Form

English Proficiency

Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume

Application fee of U.S. $75

Two academic letters of recommendation

Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

53070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53070 USD per year during 48 months.
National

53070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53070 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

28303 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28303 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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