Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography

Maryland Institute College of Art

One of the first programs of its kind worldwide, the photography program at MICA was established more than 100 years ago.Building on this legacy, the program today thoroughly examines both film and digital photography while encouraging a diversity of approaches. Students master technical skills as they work in state-of-the-art digital facilities, learn traditional and alternative darkroom processes, and develop a deep understanding of the medium's history and contemporary directions.The department maintains an active Instagram account to share student news, exhibition announcements, guest speakers, professional opportunities, and other announcements.The sequence begins with dual entry points Light & Color: Digital Photo I and/or Shadows & Time: Film Photo I. These introductory courses establishes foundational skills in vision, camera operation, traditional B&W darkroom processes, and the latest digital techniques.Students continue to build their core photography skills in Reimagining the Darkroom, Studio & Location Lighting, and Digital Materials & Methods. Critical thinking and contextual knowledge is built through required courses History of Photography and Contemporary Directions. This pair of classes looks at the historic roots of the medium and expands to encompass key contemporary ideas and practitioners. The required Professional Strategies course builds best professional practices through discussion of foundational business skills, grantwriting, and marketing/promotion strategies.

Maryland Institute College of Art