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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Art History View 1204 other Bachelors in Film, Photography & Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53070 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
53070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53070 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
28303 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28303 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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