PhotographyUndergraduate Degree in Studio Art

The Photography Program at UNC provides students with the necessary tools to grow as an artist in the 21st century. Along the way, students will learn how to capture widely varying subjects, express internal ideas, and will encounter experiences that will inform their journey to becoming a mature artist.

• Degree Overview

  Undergraduate Studies

  Courses in Photography have been designed to increase an understanding of the most universal language in the world today—that of photographic images. These courses are also designed to provide experiences in the fundamentals of photographic imaging that lead to an understanding of traditional photographic techniques as well as experimental, non-traditional digital imaging.

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• Beyond the Classroom

  UNC Galleries

  The Galleries are a teaching program of the School of Art and Design that supports UNC’s mission to promote student-centered, effective learning. Our exhibition program embraces curatorial risk-taking and highlights thought provoking and socially relevant context from regional and nationally recognized artists. The Galleries involve the participation of faculty and students as the advisors, co-curators, and collaborators that enable the program to often realize new work.

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  Southard Art Awards

  The Southard Award is the School of Art and Design’s most prestigious competition. Students submit a written proposal selected for a public presentation of creative work. The objective for the competitive process is provide students with an opportunity to develop the materials, documentation and conceptual sophistication, needed in order to pursue advanced academic or professional opportunities upon graduation from UNC.

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• Curriculum

  Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art Concentration

  The Photographic Imaging Program is taught in the Arts Annex. Program facilities include black and white and color darkrooms on two floors, and a Smart Classroom digital photography lab.

  Classes in the Photography program may include Black and White Photography, Digital Photography Manipulation, Photographic Illustration and Lighting Techniques, and Alternative Photographic Expression.

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  Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate

  The Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate can be incorporated into undergraduate studies and consists of twelve credits for completion including students' areas of interest. 

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  A Mostly Online Art and Design Master's Degree

  The Art and Design Master of Arts (MA) is a studio art degree for developing advanced expertise in artistic practice. It is designed as a perfect fit for current art educators who wish to build upon their credentials while developing as artists, teachers and leaders in art practice and education. Art Studio Graduate Certificate also available.

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• Applications and Scholarships

  Admission

  Admission to the School of Art & Design does not require any additional steps beyond the UNC application. When you apply for admission to UNC, simply indicate that you would like to declare a major in Art & Design. 

  Photography Admission Requirements

  Scholarships

  The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students in the arts. There are multiple scholarship types offered to students, including talent scholarships and foundation scholarships. To learn more, visit the PVA Scholarship page.

  PVA Scholarships

Questions? Get In Touch!

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