Online Master Degree for Photography

The Online Master Degree for Photography at the Academy of Art University is one of the preeminent photography schools in the nation. Today’s photography industry demands highly educated professionals who can combine technical proficiency with visual creativity. Our forward-reaching curriculum is designed to teach students the skills necessary to succeed in this field.

Though innovative curriculum, we encourage students to develop their individual styles and coach them to create powerful portfolios demonstrating their unique artistic visions. In addition to providing students with the necessary technical, conceptual and professional skills, we also support our students with excellent networking opportunities with industry professionals. Our instructors are active professionals chosen for their expertise and achievements, as well as their working knowledge of contemporary trends in the industry.

Through effective and innovative curriculum, access to highly trained faculty, guidance in exceptional portfolio development, and support through professional connections in the industry, students in our online master degree for photography programs graduate with the unique skills and vision required for success.

The Online Master Degree for Photography of Fine Arts (MFA)

The online master degree for photography of Fine Arts degree program imparts a high level of digital and traditional photography skill and graduate-level aesthetic theory, and it substantially educates and supports students in their investigation of the applied and fine arts specializations. This is accomplished through the mastery of specific skills according to the student's needs, strong education in relation to relevant theory, emphasis on the student's personal vision, a professional faculty that provides depth as well as breadth of experience, and facilities that provide a professional context for study.

Students have the opportunity to concentrate in the area of photography of specific interest to them learning about core principles related to photography as a medium. Our school supports graduate students in becoming leaders rather than followers in their area of specialization.

Online master degree for photography courses include a mix of studio courses, individual advisement, and seminars. Strong conceptual and technical knowledge is the underpinning of the curriculum, with a powerful and cohesive final thesis project being the tangible result.

Online master degree for photography course Hardware Requirements

All online master degree for photography classes can be completed on a Mac or PC computer. However, Mac is the industry standard for photography and most creative fields. Demonstrations, lectures, screen shots and examples found in the online photo classes are created on a Mac. For anyone interested in a career in the online master degree for photography, a Mac is recommended. The individual online class home pages will identify all hardware and software requirements.