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Photography Online

Online Bachelor of Fine Arts

Lights, Camera… Action!

Photography is not all about cameras, lights, and tripods. Photography is about people. It documents life, captures history and evokes emotions by telling stories through a photographer’s lens. Pursuing an Online Bachelor’s Degree in Photography can help you capture the dream of doing what you love for a living.

Program Overview

The Online Photography Program is focused on helping you develop the kind of portfolio that gives you a running start at becoming an established photographer after graduation. While you learn the essential skills necessary to create photographs that attract and dazzle your clientele, you’ll be instructed by practicing industry professionals who will help you achieve your vision of the photographer you want to be!

Throughout the Online Photography Program, you’ll experience the kind of collaboration and feedback from our online instructors that allows you to blossom from an ordinary “picture-taker” into an exceptional photographer–and artist.

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Program Highlights

Visual Storytelling

Cinematography + Video

Post Production

Lighting

Professional Photography

Marketing + Business Operations

Credits pie chart for the Photography Bachelor of Fine Arts program. 54 credits in photography, 45 credits in liberal arts, 18 credits in foundations, and 6 credits in studio electives for a total of 123 credits.

Online Degree Requirements

For independent, self-motivated learners, RMCAD’s Online Photography classes are the perfect way to get the education you need to become a successful photographer. The curriculum is designed to not only help students develop the important technical photography skills they need, but also cover the business aspects of photography. More importantly, it helps students develop the knowledge on how to create compelling portfolios that are a direct reflection of their unique vision!

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts curriculum is an exciting part of every student’s academic and creative journey at RMCAD. These courses provide the opportunity for students to engage with complex questions and ideas to develop critical thinking skills, a global consciousness, and awareness of art historical foundations that are essential for their intellectual, creative, and personal growth.

Global Consciousness

Critical Awareness

Information Literacy

Tech + Tools

A photographer must be equipped with the right tools. This doesn’t necessarily mean equipment. RMCAD’s Online Photography Program prepares students by teaching photography fundamentals such as:

  • Lighting
  • Digital imaging
  • Portraiture
  • Post-production editing

To make sure your photography education is more than just technical, RMCAD’s curriculum spans a broad range of courses that allow students to explore the more conceptual side of photography.

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Photography Careers

Graduates with RMCAD’s Online Bachelor’s Degree in Photography have the opportunity to pursue the following exciting careers:

Potential Career Paths

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