The University of Maryland, located just south of Baltimore, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography at the Department of Visual Arts. Shorter modules in photography may also be incorporated into other arts degrees.
Firstly the course teaches you the fundamentals of the darkroom, digital photography, and basic composition. Then it digs deeper into the aesthetic and conceptual aspects of the discipline seeking to bring out your creative side, allowing room for self-expression under the guidance of experienced photographers.
Finally, you will cover the history of photography and its importance in the modern world. The faculty has excellent facilities and students use the latest technology and elements of computer-aided photography throughout the course.
Upon graduation you will be a fully-fledged professional photographer ready to spread your wings. Whether it's freelance, agency, studio, documentary, or mass media photography you're interested in - the sky's the limit!
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