BA in Photography

Images surround us, but you’ve got an aesthetic that stands out. In our Photography Program, you’ll work with industry professionals to refine your creative vision and learn the business of fine art and commercial photography. You’ll use the best gear and software to become well-versed in multiple photographic formats—a master of the darkroom and cutting-edge digital technology. You’ll leave Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) confident in your ideas, style, and your ability to market yourself.

Our graduates go on to work as architectural photographers, art teachers, corporate and public relations photographers, contemporary art curators, fine artists, editorial and illustration photographers, image retouchers, online content producers, photo editors, photography instructors, portrait photographers, product and food photographers, and wedding photographers, as well as attending graduate school.

Welcome to Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD). We’re one of the nation’s top private art and design colleges, and we’ve been leading the way in educating a diverse group of talented students for 141 years. Here, you’ll be pushed to think, create, and work at the highest level. You’ll explore different media in our state-of-the-art facilities and grow from close mentorships with our world-class faculty. You’ll bring your ideas to life, and you’ll master the tools to change culture and business for the better.

Together, CCAD and Columbus are a powerful combination: CCAD provides the education, and the city provides networking opportunities that launch careers into both the local and international creative industries. Our strong alumni network and our partnerships help our students land jobs right out of college.