Photographers can work in film, ad agencies or their own businesses.
Those with a creative, critical-thinking and independent personality may consider a career in photography. This fine arts medium incorporates technical and conceptual aspects, allowing the opportunity to work in industries other than the fine arts. Photography students can also work in entertainment, news, media and academic settings. Minnesota offers photography degrees in community and technical colleges in addition to universities.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is a two-year, public institute of higher learning offering diplomas, certificates and associate degrees in the arts and sciences, career training and continuing education. MCTC offers the Photography and Digital Imaging major, which incorporates traditional photo technology with contemporary digital imaging techniques. The program awards diplomas, certificates and A.A.S. (associate of applied sciences) degrees. The certificate program is 28 credits and provides an introduction to photography. The diploma is 52 credits and includes an internship and portfolio presentation during the final semester. The degree program is completed in 64 credits and additionally includes a liberal arts focus to provide a more rounded education. Students are prepared to work in ad agencies, photo studios, service bureaus and production houses.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
800-247-0911
minneapolis.edu
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) was founded approximately 125 years ago and is known for its unique programming, community leadership and expert faculty members, comprised of working artists and designers. MCAD offers the B.F.A. (bachelor of fine arts) degree, B.S. (bachelor of science) degree and M.F.A. (master of fine arts) degree. Photography is one concentration in both the B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs. The bachelor's degree includes coursework in liberal arts, studio and foundation studies. It prepares students for careers as studio owners, photojournalists, staff photographers, freelance photographers and medical or forensic photographers. The master's degree program provides a mentor-based approach based on European studies of photography. Students spend two-thirds of the program on studio work and the rest on coursework and critique seminars.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
800-874-6223
mcad.edu
University of Minnesota
With five campuses throughout the state, the University of Minnesota (UMN) is known for its innovative research in health and the medical field. UMN also is home to one of the world's largest public arts programs, operating museums such as the Weisman Art Museum with approximately 150,000 visitors each year and events within centers like the West Bank Arts Quarter, which draws more than 160,000 visitors each year. The Department of Art offers photography undergraduate and graduate degrees awarding the B.A. (bachelor of arts), B.F.A. and M.F.A. The undergraduate program provides an interdisciplinary study in photographic strategies, art history, theory and visual culture. The graduate program is focused on conceptual and artistic practices in contemporary art.
University of Minnesota
Department of Art
405 21st Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-8096
umn.edu
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