Overview

Rochester Institute of Technology's Photographic and Imaging Arts - Visual Media option prepares students for a career as a visual media specialist or other professional positions that have a demand for photographically skilled professionals who can work effectively with graphic designers, print media specialists, multimedia and social media professionals.

Key Features

The visual media curriculum emphasizes photographic proficiency, in both photographic and digital imaging techniques, and has two specialized focuses on media design and business (management and/or marketing). Students also may utilize electives to broaden their interests.
This option is ideal for students who wish to experience various aspects of the graphics industry. Students are strongly encouraged to spend time in internships to strengthen their education and to gain hands-on experience. Upon graduation, students are diversely skilled visual media professionals who are ready to enter an exciting career in photography, media design, business management, marketing (including art directing and project management), social media, or advertising.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing
2D Design
Photographic Arts
Photographic Technology
Histories and Aesthetics of Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Spring Semester applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Photography View 200 other Bachelors in Photography in United States

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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

4 years of English.
3 years of social studies and/or history.
3-4 years of mathematics.
2-3 years of science.

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

60774 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

60774 USD / year

≈ 60774 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Key Features

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

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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