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Here you will gain practical expertise while building a diverse knowledge base to thrive and adapt in the rapidly changing world of photography. Through conceptual, technical, and historical emphasis, you will become an innovative photographer of contemporary culture. The Photography Major is multidisciplinary, supportive of your broader understanding of the art form. The curriculum is structured to offer mastery of traditional photographic art practices with subsequent exploration in a wide range of digital and analogue processes. Through art history, research, and critical studies, you will examine the work of historical and contemporary photographers and other artists.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Here you will gain practical expertise while building a diverse knowledge base to thrive and adapt in the rapidly changing world of photography. Through conceptual, technical, and historical emphasis, you will become an innovative photographer of contemporary culture. The Photography Major is multidisciplinary, supportive of your broader understanding of the art form. The curriculum is structured to offer mastery of traditional photographic art practices with subsequent exploration in a wide range of digital and analogue processes. Through art history, research, and critical studies, you will examine the work of historical and contemporary photographers and other artists.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
24+
84+
110+
56+
All our majors commence upon completion of our Foundation Year requirements. For international students, completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
4 Years
Jan-2027
Sep-2027
Tuition fees
Domestic
18,533 CAD
International
68,218 CAD
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Photography
Emily Carr Campus, Vancouver, Canada
48 monthsProgramme duration
68,218 CADTuition Fee/year
Jan-2027, Sep-2027, May-2027Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
All our majors commence upon completion of our Foundation Year requirements. For international students, completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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