Art School Programs and Courses

Photography Programs

A successful photography career requires a lot more than just aiming your camera and shooting. If you're detail-oriented, work well with others, and have a good eye, you may have the qualities necessary to be a photographer. If you want to pursue a career in photography, you'll benefit from some formal education.

Photography Courses Everywhere

Universities, vocational institutes, technical schools, and community colleges all offer photography training at various levels, from single courses to full-fledged degree programs. Earning a bachelor's degree typically takes four years. If you are more interested in a two- or three-year professional school, you can get your associate's degree or a certificate in photography. Classes in techniques, processes, equipment, and composition are common coursework in a photography program.

Photography Careers:

Many entry-level jobs in this profession require a college degree in photography. More than half of the professional photographers in the U.S. are self-employed. Photographers held 122,000 jobs in 2006, with a projected growth rate of 10 percent through 2016. Most salaried photographers work in commercial and portrait photography. In 2006, annual salaries for a photographer varied widely, from $15,000 to $56,000, with the best job opportunities in metropolitan areas.

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The Art Institute of Atlanta

6600 Peach Tree Dunwoody Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
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Sample programs:

  • Commercial Photography
  • Photographic Imaging

The Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur

One West Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
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Sample programs:

  • Photographic Imaging

The Art Institute of California - Hollywood

5250 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Charleston (SM)

24 North Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
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Sample programs:

  • Photographic Imaging

The Art Institute of Indianapolis

3500 Depauw Blvd., Suite 1010
Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Jacksonville

8775 Baypine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

2350 Corporate Circle
Henderson, NV 89074
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Michigan

28125 Cabot Drive
Novi, MI 48377
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Phoenix

2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
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Sample programs:

  • Digital Photography

The Art Institute of Portland

1122 N.W. Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
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Sample programs:

  • Photography & Design
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