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The BFA program in digital photography at ASU teaches students to master the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of photography in the information age. Through assignments, readings, lectures, critiques, discussion and projects, students work with classmates, artists and faculty to develop and refine their own creative vision and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, practice and history of photography. Not bound by traditional schedules or the limitations of location, this program's flexibility creates a unique community of instructors and students and provides excellent studio-practice art education to a wide and diverse student population. The degree culminates in a capstone course dedicated to producing a self-defined final portfolio of accomplished work.
Degree Offered
Art (Digital Photography) (BFA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Location
Online
Major Map
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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Financial Aid
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of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
Career opportunities available to students with a degree in this concentration include positions as:
- agents and business managers of artists and performers
- camera operator for television, video and motion picture
- commercial and industrial designers
- commercial photographer or producer in the field of theater, television, radio and motion picture
- director of the stage, television, radio and motion picture
- editor of film and video
- fine artist
- multimedia artist and animator
- post-secondary teacher in the field of art, drama and music
- technician of audio and video equipment
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 6% | $63,630 |
| Art Directors | 2.4% | $85,610 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 10.8% | $64,300 |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | 4.7% | $40,020 |
| Film and Video Editors | 17.6% | $57,210 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 3.1% | $43,890 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2% | $64,620 |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators | -32.9% | $24,600 |
| Photographers | 3.1% | $30,490 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 2.5% | $64,200 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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