Winthrop University, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers a major in photography through its School of Fine Arts. The program emphasizes a balance between technical skills and personal artistic interests. Students completing the course of study for a major will receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. Winthrop also offers students opportunities to chart professional careers in photography before leaving the university by using professional photographers as classroom instructors. Courses cover topics including color, documentary and photojournalistic photography, studio lighting and digital imaging.
Winthrop University
211 McLaurin Hall
Rock Hill, SC
803-323-2667
winthrop.edu
Although the main campus of the University of South Carolina is in Columbia, South Carolina, students can attend classes at three other four-year campuses around the state. The photography program is offered through McMaster College, where students can earn either a Bachelor of Arts in Photography or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, depending on their course of study. For each degree, the focus is on personal exploration of ideas within the context of contemporary art forms and critical theory. Techniques and concepts include black and white printing, large-format photography, historical contexts, digital imaging and career practices. All photography students must assemble an individual portfolio and participate in a group exhibition.
University of South Carolina
College of Arts and Sciences
Art Department
Columbia, SC 29208
803-777-7000
sc.edu
Located in the heart of one of South Carolina's most historic cities, the College of Charleston offers a major in photography. Students will receive a Bachelor of Arts upon completing the required course of study. Exposure to historical and contemporary images is a hallmark of the college's approach to studio art. Students are challenged to develop creative solutions to critical problems of art production. Students receive opportunities to exhibit their work at campus and city galleries.
College of Charleston
66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
843-805-5507
cofc.edu