Photography Institutions & Schools
As photography developed and grew in popularity, educational institutions grew to include photography as a course of study. Now interested students may enroll in classes that range from a beginner's continuing education course to a course that is included in a Master's program. Topics of study may range from the basic, such as the application of the f-stop and shutter speed of a manual camera to the use of filters and natural light in the creation of complex work. Students also typically study the work of famous and talented artists of the past decades. Included herein are links related specifically to educational institutions and photography schools.
California: Santa Barbara: Brooks Institute of Photography
Degree classes in photography, filmmaking and video are offered by this school in Southern California.
Canada: Ontario: London: Fanshawe College Photography Program
Learn about portrait and commercial photography as well as digital imaging.
Montana: Bozeman: Montana State University: Department of Media and Theatre Arts: Photography
Gain your BA in photography, film and video at Montana State University.
New York Institute of Photography
Free photo tips every month from America's oldest and largest photography school plus information on our distance education programs.
New York: Ithaca: Ithaca College: Department of Cinema and Photography
Beginners or advanced photographers are offered classes ranging from studio work to digital imaging.
New York: Rochester: Rochester Institute of Technology: Photography Courses Information and Resources Guide
BFA, BS and MFA degrees in photography are possible through courses at this upstate New York college.
Texas: Austin: Saint Edward's University: School of Humanities and Photo Communications Department
Here is information on classes, degree requirements, scholarships and grants.