Overview

The Lindenwood University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design with Emphasis in Photography begins with strong foundational principles of design in related fields, and how to apply them in videography, web design, and more, as students then move on to the advanced study in the field of photography specifically.

As with the other BFA programs, the emphasis in Photography focuses on creativity, problem solving, project development and teamwork, and mastery of technique and craftsmanship, while providing the interdisciplinary perspective necessary to succeed in today's art and design fields.

Career

The degree is ideal for students who wish to delve deeply into the field and prepare a professional portfolio to enter into a career directly after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Storytelling
Digital Photography
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
Advanced 3D
Arts Entrepreneurship
Emerging Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, 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

Official High School Transcripts:

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score:

Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for undergraduate admission consideration.

ACT – Minimum Score 20
SAT – Minimum Score 1020
TOEFL – Minimum Score 61
IELTS – Minimum Score 5.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 85

Have your score submitted directly from the testing company, we will not accept emailed or uploaded copies as official.

For Online Admission:

Online Application
Official transcripts

If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:

Résumé
Letter of intent/personal statement (1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Additional Details

Online - $525 / credit hour

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art and Design with Emphasis in Photography.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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