Overview

The Photography degree at Black Hills State University offers courses in basic and advanced black-and-white photography, color photography, digital imaging, photojournalism, and contemporary issues classes.

Key Features

An extended range of courses includes basic and advanced studio lighting, history of photography, and alternative silver and digital processes including video and drone capture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Design 2D

Graphic Communication

Basic Photography

Photojournalism

Intermediate Photography

Digital Color Management

Studio and Commercial Photography

Advanced Photography

Alternative Photo Printing

Photo Special Projects

Professional Practices in Photographic Imaging

Advanced Studio & Commercial Photography

Contemporary Issues in Photography

Filmmaking for Photographers

History of Photography

Digital Photography

History of World Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spearfish, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:

4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
3 years of laboratory science
3 years of social science
1 year of fine arts

Students must meet one of the following admissions requirements:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6
Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)
Rank in the top 60% of high school class

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

12206 USD / year

≈ 12206 USD / year
Out-of-State

12206 USD / year

≈ 12206 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9014 USD / year

≈ 9014 USD / year

Living costs

Spearfish

United States

1144 - 1990 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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