Overview

Students at Southern Illinois University explore a full breadth of courses from basic digital photography to large format darkroom and alternative photographic processes. We encourage students to discover the field of photography that best fits their needs and interest, whether it is fine art, commercial, documentary, or anything beyond or in between.

Key Facts

Through our mentorship, hands-on instruction, and active participation with the RSO Photogenesis (student photo club), our photography students cultivate the necessary work ethic and creative problem solving skills valued within the creative arts industry.

Careers

Photography is ubiquitous and crosses across many fields and disciplines, within and beyond the immediate fields of art and design. It's applicability in the fine arts, business, scientific, and communication arenas is vast, with several photo niche markets and genres to choose.

Many of our Art - Photography graduates have pursued a career operating their own small private photo studio, while others work as a freelance photographer or imaging specialist in larger, urban markets. Others continue their photographic education in graduate programs or pursue photo-related careers such as social media director, photography educator, and so much more. Most former students have pursued photography careers in the following niche markets:

Photographer
Commercial and Advertising Photographer
Corporate Photographer
Editorial and Press Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Fashion and Photographic Stylist
Fine Art Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Portraiture Photographer
Medical/Clinical Photographer
Estate Agency Photographer
Digital Imaging Specialist
News Photographer
Art and Photo Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Arts
Media Studies: Still Image & Photo
Media Studies: Moving Image & Cinema
History of Photography
Intermediate Photography
Analog Photography
Forum in Art and Culture
Media Studies: Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for admission.
A $40 non-refundable application fee.
Current, official transcripts from each high school and college you’ve attended. All transcripts must be issued within the last 30 days and be contained in official sealed envelopes or sent through an electronic transcript system. A final high school transcript will be required upon graduation and completion of all high school course work.
International students must submit proof of assured financial resources sufficient to pay for their entire first year of tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19276 USD / year

≈ 19276 USD / year
Out-of-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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