Bachelor [Photography and Digital Art] From Maryville University

Successful graduates of this Photography and Digital Art program at the Maryville University represent a new generation of artist?a creative who thinks critically, and who has career options in the rapidly growing fields of visual media production and management. This program also attracts students with a passion for studio art, an independent spirit, aspirations of professionally exhibiting in galleries, and acceptance into MFA programs.

Throughout your studies at Maryville, you can expect a student-centered, academically rigorous and market-relevant education focused on your personal and career and goals.

• Expert faculty members are passionate about mentoring and helping each student identify a strong career path.
• Professional connections are emphasized in learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
• We are committed to a technology-forward learning environment.
• Maryville continually updates curriculums with input from business and professional leaders to keep pace with the needs of employers.

Maryville has students and graduates working and interning as photographers and photo editors in broad fields such as event, sports, private studio, medical, photo-journalism, product, commercial and exhibition for organizations such as Alive Magazine, AA Importing, the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the St. Louis Blues. Additionally, many graduates have gone on to start their own professional photography studios and earned acceptance into reputable MFA programs.

• Photography (Sports, Private Studio, Medical, Journalism, Product, Commercial, Corporate, Fashion, Advertising)li>
• Post Production/Digital Media Editing and Touch Up
• Videography
• Studio Management
• Lighting and Installation
• Gallery, Exhibition, and Curation
• Visual Marketing

Photography and Digital Art students have access to rigorous career-focused curriculum and an extensive alumni and professional network. All BFA programs include a capstone experience, senior exhibit and senior/portfolio seminar. These advanced experiences target professional development skills and high caliber work that are sought by employers, galleries and graduate schools.

BFA students in the Photography and Digital Art program are required to complete a professional internship prior to graduation. We continually cultivate and maintain relationships throughout the St. Louis design community and beyond to ensure that internship experiences are tailored to meet our students? interests, and assist them in building valuable experience. Our internship program gives graduates a competitive edge and often leads to full-time job placements.

Our students have been hosted as interns at businesses, galleries, publications and studios including:

• AAA Importing (furniture design and wholesale firm)
• The International Hall of Fame of Photography
• Alive Magazine
• The Missouri Botanical Gardens
• Saint Louis Blues NHL Team
• Mending Faces (NGO)
• St. Louis Cardinal Care and Kids Rock Cancer