The Fashion Institute of Technology, known as FIT, provides various study choices for students seeking an overall fashion-based education. As part of the State University of New York system, the college houses a number of resources; it allows students to pursue and study fashion-based photography. Students receive training in developing photographs, editing photographs, amassing work into a portfolio format and generally discovering various forms of art. New York City provides an immediate backdrop for students, as they investigate and discover the city's art offerings; many students live in the Italian cities of Milan and Florence while participating in study abroad opportunities. Coursework includes Basic Photography Studio, Lighting I-II, Digital Darkroom, and Digital Craft and the Exhibition.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Ave. at 27th St.
NY, NY 10001-5992
212-217-7999
fitnyc.edu
The Academy of Art University, located in the picturesque city of San Francisco, offers a variety of programs in photography. Founded in 1929, the university provides students the opportunity to pursue an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in the field. Courses include Photo Journalism, Illustration Photography and Fashion Photography. The Fashion Photography option includes digital, male and female subject study, as well as historical references. Students may also complete three specific course via distance learning, allowing for the awarding of the Online Award of Completion. The university also offers weekend or evening courses for students seeking to continue their education in the field. Those seeking further digital photography experience may find either of these particular program helpful in progressing in their overall skill set in fashion photography.
Academy of Art University
Admissions Department
79 New Montgomery St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-3410
415-618-6287
800-544-2787
academyart.edu
The International Academy of Design and Technology, located in Florida's central western city of Tampa, offers degrees in professional photography. Students have the opportunity to focus on particular interests and genres, including fashion photography. The two-year, associate's option provides students the opportunity to study lighting techniques, digital photo-taking skills and the art of gathering a portfolio. Courses include Imaging Software I-II, Portraiture, Studio Lighting, and Self-Promotion, in addition to many other options. The program offers overall training with the intention of its graduates establishing their own photography businesses, the art of working on assignment and general photography.
International Academy of Design and Technology
5104 Eisenhower Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33634
888-315-6111
academy.edu