Design: Photography

In our Bachelor of Arts in Design: Photography, we offer a comprehensive program that combines graphic design and photography coursework. With a strong foundation in design principles, students have the opportunity to select courses in typography, UX and UI design, graphic design for print and web development. Our concentration in photography allows students to delve deeper into the art and science of capturing moments, while also exploring electives such as motion graphics, animation, and 3D modeling. Our graduates emerge well-prepared for careers that require versatile skills in both design and photography.

Employment of photographers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

The median hourly wage for photographers was about $20/hour in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The highest 10 percent earned more than $40/hour.

Some photographers work part time. Hours often are flexible so that photographers can meet with current and potential clients or visit the sites where they will work. For certain types of photographers, workloads may fluctuate with the season. For example, wedding photographers are typically busiest in the summer and fall.

The Department of Art+Design has the following core learning outcomes:

1. How to demonstrate skills in a range of techniques and media.
2. How to communicate concepts through effective use of design and color.
3. How to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of visual culture in relation to historical movements and works.
4. How to practice effective oral and written communication skills.