Overview

This close-knit Studio Art - Photography degree program offered by University of South Carolina provides a supportive community while you build technical excellence in photographic concepts. You will learn not only how to compose and capture pictures but also about presenting them, preparing you for a career in photography or other creative fields.

Key Skills

Problem Solving - Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Research - Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Critical Thinking - Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Innovation - Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Planning and Strategy - Developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective approach to achieve specific goals
Empathy - Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photography Portfolio
Photography Exhibition
Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio
Advanced Printmaking: Lithography
Digital Photography and Printing
Advanced Film and Darkroom Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be in good standing, meet the admission requirements for a baccalaureate degree on the Columbia campus, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Be in good standing and have completed 30 semester hours with a GPA of 2.00 or higher on a USC campus.

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

36976 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36976 USD / year

≈ 36976 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12288 USD / year

≈ 12288 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 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 Skills

Programme Structure

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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

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