Dive right into the field during your first-year foundation courses. These technical and conceptual classes, combined with courses in the humanities, art history, and visual arts, prepare you to approach the medium in new ways. Everything you learn this year lays the groundwork for you to dig deeper into photography?s practices, discourses, and personal and societal concerns.
As you progress, focus on the areas of photography that interest you, from alternative processes to digital printing, installation, and video work. Work alongside experienced faculty who broaden your experience with diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and approaches. Apply your new knowledge and skills to building a body of work that reflects your distinctive style and voice.
Throughout your studies in the Photography program offered by?Lesley University, receive feedback from photographic artists, critics, gallery owners, curators, and printers, and make connections during internships throughout Greater Boston and beyond. Present your work in student-curated and solo exhibitions. Get published in the annual student photography magazine,?Taking In. Graduate with the real-world experience needed to push the boundaries of the medium and your career.
Careers
Professional opportunities in photography are in demand, and Greater Boston is a great place to start your career. Some of the top job titles for someone with an photography degree include:
- Photojournalist
- Studio Technician
- Photography Teacher
- Product Photographer
- Medical/Scientific Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Curator
- Archivist
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