In today’s marketplace, many corporate and educational positions require advanced degrees. The Master of Fine Arts in Photography Program at Brooks Institute is designed for students who are eager to explore ideas and technologies in various approaches to creating images that express their personal vision. In addition to understanding the basics of camera operation and image processing (analog, digital or both), applicants to this Master’s photography program should have an interest in the role of photography in the larger context of visual expression.
The Master of Fine Arts in Photography program provides a rigorous exploration of image-making
as a cultural force and as a mode of personal expression. The program supports aesthetic exploration in all forms of lens-based and light-based media and promotes academic inquiry through research recognizing the importance of critical analysis and writing to both comprehend and create a cohesive body of work.
The Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree program is designed to be completed in two years; however, a student may take up to three years to complete it. Upon graduation, students should be able to:
- Create a cohesive body of original work integrating a mastery of materials, methods, and
concepts.
- Articulate an informed perspective that includes defining an aesthetic approach, reviewing
methods and processes, and providing a broader cultural context in which to understand a
body of work.
- Synthesize knowledge obtained through various research activities exhibiting a standard of
academic integrity and a graduate level of critical analysis.
- Engage in creative collaboration as an effective member of a team.
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