Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Photography and Film (Concentration in Filmmaking)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

The program provides students with the ability to intelligently express, investigate or document using photography and/or film and to interpret meaning in still and moving images. Emphasis is placed on photography and film as contemporary fine arts. The department promotes a fundamental and effective philosophy that students maintain creative freedom, have access to resources and are enrolled in courses in which they can refine their voices and skills through traditional and contemporary media, tools and professional working methods.

Learning outcomes:

• Clearly recall a functional knowledge of the history and theory of photography

• Assess contemporary issues within the context of photography and related media

• Effectively communicate, visually, orally and in writing, a range of ideas and emotions for a broad range of purposes and audiences

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic to advanced photographic tools and techniques

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of current business practices of professional photographic artists

• Meet all of the objectives associated with the Photography, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree program