How to be an Art Photography Major
College students who choose art photography as a major are generally interested in pursuing a career in art photography, such as by working as a photographer or teaching art photography. Gain experience in photography to apply as an art photography major.
- Learn about art photography. Take courses in art photography through a community college, community enrichment classes, or other classes offered to the public.
- Research art photography by reading photography magazines and visiting art photography websites.
- Read art photography books to learn more about the creative process.
- Use a high quality camera to take art photography photos. Learn how to use the camera by way of the camera's instruction book and from researching it through Internet searches and instructional books.
- Compile a portfolio of photographs that you have taken. Learn how to put together an art portfolio through web research or by talking to professional photographers.
- Network with other art photography enthusiasts to learn from their personal and professional experiences.
- Ask a professional photographer if you can apprentice for them or if they will serve as a mentor for you while you learn about art photography.
- Research colleges and universities that offer a major in art photography to choose the universities to which you would like to apply and attend school.
- Submit an undergraduate application to colleges and universities that offer art photography majors to its students. Include details of your portfolio and interest in art photography.
- Enroll in the college and select art photography as a major.
- Sign up for art photography classes and pursue a degree in this subject.