About Photography in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
As a photography major, you will gain expertise in both traditional and digital techniques and explore photographic imagery in all contexts. When you pursue your BFA in Art + Design: Photography, you will develop your own photographic vision and deepen your expressive communication.
The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities.
Your studies will include:
- black & white darkroom photography
- color digital imaging & printing
- large format photography
- studio lighting
- video
- the history of photography
- contemporary practice
Your work will culminate in a gallery exhibition and a portfolio that demonstrates your individual style, technical proficiency, and aesthetic sophistication.
A degree in photography will prepare you for a career as a fine art and commercial photographer, photojournalist, videographer, photo editor, gallery or museum director, curator, image consultant, multimedia designer, photo educator, photo archivist, studio manager, filmmaker, web designer, lab technician, and professional printer.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Highlights
Established |
1895 |
College Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Suburban |
Part Time Courses |
Yes |
Total number of Students |
8000+ |
Total faculty |
400+ |
Mode of Program |
On campus, Online |
Student to faculty ratio |
16:1 |
Financial aid |
Micro Scholarships through RaiseMe |
Tuition Fee Requirements (international) |
30,623 USD |
English Proficiency test |
Compulsory in major courses subject to waiver |
Admissions Helpdesk |
admissions@umassd.edu |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Massachusetts Resident Tuition |
$13,833 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$525 |
Room and Board |
$14,647 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
Total One Year Cost |
$31,777 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$29,578 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$525 |
Room and Board |
$14,647 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
Total One Year Cost |
$47,522 |