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light. observation. exposure.
We are immersed in a visual and word-based culture, and have grown up surrounded by the written word and images. And in the sense that just writing does not make one a poet, just taking pictures does not make one a photographer. The difference is vision. Photographers see emotion, intrigue, brilliance and energy in everyday surroundings and moments, and capture them and their meaning for others. Photography, too, is a pencil for the artist, revealing pattern and form, detail and composition. Photography allows the artist to both observe and comment on life with an extremely powerful tool.
There is equal emphasis in MIAD’s Photography major of aesthetic and technical applications of the medium. Students pursuing a photography degree explore digital imaging and the darkroom to manipulate images and grasp the ability to extend their vision to wider expanses of expression. The history of photography, along with knowledge of contemporary photographic practice, allows our students to place themselves within a greater social context as an artist. It also fosters critical thinking, contextualizes ideas, and encourages mastery of technique. With growing ability, students have added opportunity to create work with emphases in areas of personal interest, such as alternative print processes, expanded scale, large format camera, or commercial applications.
Our students serve as interns throughout the country in an array of positions in preparation for entry into professional careers in photography. MIAD’s Photography graduates choose diverse paths to employ photographic skills: some work as fine artists, while others choose to work commercially in advertising, portraiture, photojournalism or industrial photography.
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