BA Photography

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Bachelor of Arts in Photography

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2 or Equivalent

BA Photography or Bachelor of Arts in Photography is a three-year full-time Under-Graduate degree program with a specialization in Photography. Photography is divided into many streams each generating numerous job opportunities.

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Photography prepares students for a career change, advancement, or graduate education while providing personal enrichment. The Bachelor of Arts program in Photography enables students to explore a combination of courses from the areas of film production, fine arts photography, and professional photography. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge of photography. After completing the program aspiring candidates can find themselves working as different photographers according to their specializations.

BA Photography Eligibility

  • A candidate must have cleared 10+2 from a recognized School Board.
  • Candidates from any stream at the 10+2 level can pursue this course.

BA Photography Syllabus

Syllabus of Photography as prescribed by various Universities & Colleges.

BA Photography Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects to Study

1

Darkroom Practice

2

Fundamentals of Photography

3

History of Art and Photography

4

Visual Literacy

BA Photography Semester-II

1

Culture and Society

2

Fundamentals of Lighting

3

Visual Art Appreciation

BA Photography Semester-III

1

Aesthetics of Portraiture

2

Art Design and Production Design

3

Aesthetics of Architecture and Interior Photography

4

Fine- Art Photography

5

Life & Culture- PJ

BA Photography Semester-IV

1

Aesthetics of Fashion Photography

2

Aesthetics of Advertising Photography

3

Aesthetics of Automobile Photography

4

Printing and Publishing

5

Wildlife Photography

BA Photography Semester-V

1

Digital Filmmaking

2

Visual Effects

3

Photography Project I

BA Photography Semester-VI

1

Visual Communication

2

Photography Project II

 

BA Photography Colleges

  • Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
  • Jaipur National University, Jaipur
  • Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai
  • National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
  • Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune

BA Photography Suitability

  • The candidates who want to apply theoretically, as well as technical practices to photography, are most suitable for pursuing this course.
  • Candidates who want to equip themselves with the knowledge of photography from traditional photographic techniques to the digital darkroom can freely pursue this course.

How is the BA Photography Course Beneficial?

  • In this modern era, photography is emerging rapidly as it is a popular career choice among all age groups. With the boom in advertising, media, and the fashion industry, photography has emerged as a lucrative and thrilling career option for many individuals.
  • Candidates can find lucrative job opportunities in Government as well as the Private sector.
  • The degree course enables the candidates for going to higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g., a Master’s degree, etc.

BA Photography Employment Areas

  • Government/Private Sectors
  • Schools/Colleges
  • Architectural Firms
  • Commercial Advertising
  • Documentary
  • Event Management Companies
  • Fashion Firms
  • Fine Arts Firms
  • Media Organizations
  • Press
  • Sports Agencies
  • Scientific and Medical Firms
  • Wildlife

BA Photography Job Types

  • Art Director
  • Aerial Photographer
  • Camera Operator
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Photography Professor
  • Wildlife Photographer

Advanced Courses in BA Photography

  • MA Photography