Overview

The Photo- and Lens- Based Design program at Brigham Young University caters to a wide spectrum of interests, including landscape, still-life, portraiture, visual storytelling, critical thinking, video and film, and other types of photography. Students engage in hands-on experiences in studio settings, building sets, and shooting on location. Student courses replicate a professional photo industry. Photo- & Lens-Based Design program graduates have excellent job placement working within their discipline. Study abroad and Internship opportunities also provide a bridge to professional practice. Photo- & Lens-Based Design students are regularly placed with some of the best photographers in the industry.

Professional Development and Career Preparation

Students will be able to understand and apply professional photography business practices, including finding career opportunities, marketing, pricing, ethics, and preparing for graduate school.

Photographic History, Theory and Trends

Students will be able to understand photographic history and contemporary art theory, including trends and movements in both silver and non-silver processes and moving imagery.

Technical Expertise

Students will be able to demonstrate expertise with lighting and other techniques in the still and video imaging areas. Students will be able to problem solve for clients and exhibit personal expression with both traditional, digital, and moving imaging methods with the goal of communicating meaning through two dimensional design, composition, and content.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Interdisciplinary Motion
Alternative Photographic Processes
Location Photography
Junior Portfolio
World Civilization Since 1500
Design Theory and Visual Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Provo, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Current high school students
Those who have only completed college credit while in high school (concurrent work/dual enrollment)
High school graduates with no college credit, regardless of the amount of time since high school graduation
Homeschool students with no college credit taken after the date they have completed their home school requirements
Applicants who are high school age but will not be completing high school
Non-high school graduates who have not completed any graded college work

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13776 USD / year

≈ 13776 USD / year
Out-of-State

13776 USD / year

≈ 13776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6888 USD / year

≈ 6888 USD / year

Additional Details

Latter-day Saint: $3,344 / Non-Latter-day Saint: $6,688

Living costs

Provo

United States

944 - 1633 USD / month

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Professional Development and Career Preparation

Photographic History, Theory and Trends

Technical Expertise

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Provo

Funding

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