The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photography at Shorelight University of Dayton is designed for aspiring artists who wish to deeply explore photographic media and develop an informed, personal artistic vision. You will engage with the latest technologies and traditional techniques, from analogue and digital processes to alternative and historic darkroom practices. This program is ideal for students interested in socially-engaged art, sustainability, social justice, and global learning, offering opportunities to connect with community partners and explore study-abroad programs. You will build a professional portfolio showcasing your work in both film and digital media.
This undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over four years, providing an intensive, in-depth exploration of photographic media. Your curriculum will include hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital media and state-of-the-art darkroom facilities, alongside courses in analogue, digital, alternative, and historic darkroom practices. Throughout your studies, you will assemble a portfolio and exhibit professional bodies of work. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to present your portfolio to potential employers, curators, and art professionals, or to pursue graduate studies for advanced artistic development.