The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at UNC Greensboro offers students a wide array of classes in photographic processes to master the craft. UNCG’s program encourages and supports each student as they develop their artistic vision through technical instruction with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Program Distinctions
The BFA in Photography at UNCG is a robust analog and digital program with hands on training in all areas of photography including studio lighting, darkroom, and digital photography. The program allows students to explore both historical and new processes. Faculty member Leah Sobsey specializes in alternative photographic processes with a specialty in plant-based printing processes and interdisciplinary research.
state of the art photography equipment at uncg
The BA in Photography program provides access industry level studios and equipment including:
- Digital photography lab
- Black-and-white wet lab
- 21 iMacs
- 9 Epson printers and scanners
- 13 enlargers
- alternative process space
- studio lighting
- evening/weekend lab hours
- equipment checkout
“I was working as a welder at the time and I didn’t want to get into a career path that wasn’t going to give me the kind of intellectual fulfillment that I wanted.”
— Bjorn Bates ’23, BFA, Concentration in Photography
He arrived with a camera. UNCG gave him his gallery.
The photography Student Experience
Students pursuing a degree in Photography in the School of Art have impactful learning experiences beyond the studio, though visiting artist talks, professional critiques, and study abroad opportunities.
- Study abroad opportunities are offered biannually including studies in Iceland, France, and Ireland.
- Students enrolled in ART 487 participate in the national For Freedoms Project to create large-scale public art projects, in New York City, Los Angeles, and across North Carolina.
- Public talks and one on one feedback are provided by notable artists such as Emmet Gowin, Nina Berman, Abelardo Morell, Rania Matar, Keith Carter, and McNair Evans.
- Renowned photographic advisors offer individual critiques through Click Academy, a partnership with the national Click! Photography Festival.
- Students participate in a wide range of internships that can include magazines, newspapers, commercial studios, gallery and museums, and lab technicians.
- Senior students enrolled in the Capstone Photography course or working on Independent Study exhibit their work at the Greensboro Project Space.
After Graduating with your BFA in Photography
Recent photography area majors and minors have found great success in a number of careers including:
- freelance photographers
- photo editors
- stylists
- newspaper and magazine photographers
- photojournalists
- art critics and writers
- Gallery and museum positions
Students have gone on to earn their MFA as well as enter photo-related masters programs. Most recently, former UNCG photography minor Kennedi Carter, a freelance photographer, photographed Beyoncé for the cover of British Vogue magazine, making her the youngest person to land the cover of Vogue Magazine.
BFA in Photography Frequently Asked Questions
Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Art, B.F.A. Photography Concentration
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