Photography Degree

The photography program at Rhode Island School of Design prepares students for careers in the industrial, scientific, and photojournalism fields. The program focuses on the principals and techniques of communication information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images. Program courses include: instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, and computer applications. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer photography degrees.

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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI

Rhode Island School of Design, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Providence, RI, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Rhode Island School of Design has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs RISD offers:

• Illustration
• Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Rhode Island School of Design. A score in a range of 1730 to 1980 on the SAT, or 24 to 30 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 50 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $44,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 per year. Rhode Island School of Design may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the RISD website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rhode Island School of Design has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Photographers

Description

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, photographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).