Bachelor of Arts - BA in Photography American University

The BA Photography program at American University combines the resources and expertise of AU’s Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Communication, and is for students interested in all forms of photography, from fine art to photojournalism. The program includes historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to photography. Students study the evolution of photography, and can gain hands-on experience in darkrooms and digital editing labs, as well as relate technical developments in the medium to aesthetic and conceptual developments, citing movements and trends that also coincided with a broader art history. Through a final project and exhibition, students delve into a relevant topic of their choice and analyze it through a specific socio-cultural lens. Students who complete the program understand the why and how of photography’s adoption by fine artists, commercial studios, and the general public; and photography’s changing role in the greater art world.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, D.C., with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Its students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.

At AU passion, becomes action, students actively engage in the world around them, and today’s leaders train the leaders of tomorrow.