BFA in Photography at California State University Sacramento

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography is intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers as photographic image makers. The program provides students with the technical, creative, and critical thinking skills needed to practice in a variety of design and art fields.  The breadth of courses in the program reflects the importance of both a liberal arts background and professional preparation in the design field. Courses encompass the study of photographic and graphic history and theory, aesthetics, design, contemporary digital and analog photographic practice, lighting, complex planning, and professional practice. 

The Photography curriculum provides comprehensive coverage in all major areas of training, including techniques in contemporary photographic image making, concept development and communication, image production and presentation techniques, critical image evaluation, historical understanding and contextualization, and issues of proper conduct and ethics within the field. Guest lecturers are an important part of the photography curriculum.