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Art, Photography Concentration, B.F.A.
Program Overview
At UNC Charlotte, we believe that Art is vital. Vital to our students, our university, our communities, and our future. In the Department of Art & Art History, we celebrate the unique role that art and design play in historical and contemporary societies and foster globally informed engagement with visual culture. We are dedicated to effecting change through critical thinking, creative practice, and leadership in art education, art history, design, and studio art. Discover UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with seven concentrations: art education, digital media, illustration, painting, photography, print media and 3D Interdisciplinary Studies.
In the B.F.A. in Art with a concentration in Photography, you will explore everything from classic film to cutting-edge digital techniques, mastering studio lighting and historical processes along the way. This journey transcends mere picture-taking; it invites you to think critically, experiment fearlessly, and connect with a dynamic community. Imagine your future: exhibiting your work in galleries, working in a photography studio, or launching your own creative enterprise. A fine art photography concentration empowers you to turn your artistic vision into a tangible career.
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Find your artistic voice
This Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art provides in-depth study of art in one of our seven concentration areas. Discover our concentrations in art education, digital media, illustration, painting, photography, print media and 3D interdisciplinary studies!
3D Interdisciplinary Studies
Art Education
Digital Media
Illustration
Painting
Print Media
Explore Art at UNC Charlotte
The Department of Art & Art History is one of five creative units in the College of Arts + Architecture, an artistic community that is unique in the Carolinas.
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Recent Alumni Highlights
Our recent photography graduates have gone on to start fulfilling arts careers such as:
—Freelance Photographer
–Professional Fine Artist
–Corporate Photographer and Marketer
–MFA Graduate & University Professor
–Photography Instructor
–Photographic Styler
–Gallery Manager or Assistant Curator
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Recent Internships & Experiential Learning
We offer a variety of opportunities for students to participate in internships and have specialized training. Students have recently interned or studied at organizations such as:
—The Light Factory
–Studio assistants for commercial photographers
–Susie Films, LLC
–Smithsonian Institution
–The Mint Museum
“I couldn’t be more grateful for the mentorship I have received from the faculty in the Art & Art History department. From guidance in my art to new opportunities to life advice, I know I have grown a lot as an individual and artist in my time here.”
- Caroline Wingerd
- B.F.A. in Art with a concentration in Print Media
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Discover other programs of art study
B.A. in Art History
B.A. in Art
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
Minor in Art History
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