Dig into the art, science, craft, and profession of photography with a concentration in Photography as part of your Vermont State University degree in Fine Art. From composition and lighting to technical control and artistic expression, your courses will flow from a comprehensive introduction to advanced knowledge. The curriculum also includes coursework for professional and commercial photography jobs, covering SLR and digital photography and the fundamentals of cinematic production. You will produce portfolios of prints throughout your courses.
The skills you develop through this coursework will apply to a variety of jobs and careers in photography and other creative fields, including fine art photographer, graphic design and web design.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Fine Arts, B.A.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,608 Full Time Annual
$67 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,104 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,244 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
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Why Study Photography at Vermont State
A Diverse Artist Community: Vermont State University’s fine arts program is a diverse and inclusive community of artists that challenges you to make complex artistic decisions and develop strong creative artistic skills.
Varied Artistic Skill Set: Cultivate both artistic skills and creativity through a fundamental understanding of photographic mediums and uses.
Project-Based Courses: You will improve your skill and technique through project-oriented studio coursework and hands-on experiential learning opportunities.
Small Classes: Boost your creative edge and work with professors who will know you personally from our small classes.
Exhibition Opportunities: Show your work in solo or group exhibitions in our Student Gallery and local Vermont galleries.
What You’ll Learn
In the photography concentration, you’ll take a deep dive into photography. You will also learn about the diverse career paths you can take as a photographer, from exhibiting your work in galleries to commercial photography and career opportunities in wedding and event photography. You may also choose to develop skills in graphic design to diversify your skill set and increase your hiring potential.
Several local galleries show work by our students and faculty, including the Bank Gallery in Rutland, The Satellite Gallery in Lyndon, and the Christine Price Gallery in Castleton. Galleries at each campus provide opportunities for group and solo exhibitions of student work, including annual Senior Exhibitions.
There are also multiple museums and galleries within easy reach of our campuses, such as the Hood Museum, Williams College Museum, Clark Museum, Mass MOCA, Middlebury College Museum, and Fleming Museum.
Facilities
Painting & Drawing Studios (6) 2 at each campus (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Photo Studios (3) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Printing & Bookmaking Studios (3) (Johnson, Lyndon’s is also the painting studio)
Ceramics Studio (Johnson)
Sculpture Studio (Johnson, Castleton, Castleton’s is also a Ceramics Studio)
Computer Labs (5) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Digital Production Rooms (3) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Galleries
Castleton Galleries Student Gallery in the Calvin Coolidge Library Christine Price Gallery in the Fine Arts Center The Bank Gallery in downtown Rutland
Johnson Galleries The Julian Scott Memorial Gallery The Blackbox Gallery The Visual Art Center Gallery
Lyndon Galleries Quimby Gallery Satellite Gallery in Downtown Lyndon The Charles M. and Hanna H. Gray Gallery at NVRH in St. Johnsbury
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