Professional Photography, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Academic Pathway
- minor
- Degree/Program Type
- na
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Professional Photography, Minor
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Mary Schiller Myers School of Art
Program Contact
- Sofia Calderwood
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Manager of Student Affairs
330-972-6856
Overview
The Professional Photography minor equips students with the technical and creative skills needed for commercial and applied photography. Through coursework in portrait, product, and digital media photography, students learn to produce high-quality images for real-world use. This career-focused minor is ideal for students in design, marketing, communications, or entrepreneurship looking to build a portfolio for freelance or client-based work.
Admissions Requirements
Authorization from the student, adviser and Myers School of Art is required to add the Minor in Professional Photography.
Career Outcomes
This minor supports careers in:
Commercial and freelance photography
Product and e-commerce photography
Portrait and event photography
Marketing and content creation
Studio management and digital media production
Visual branding and social media strategy
What makes us unique?
Discover the experiences and connections that extend your photography education beyond the classroom.
Visiting artists
Learn from working photographers
Meet emerging and established photographers through visiting artist programs, including opportunities for one-on-one portfolio reviews.
Professional opportunities
Take your learning beyond campus
Explore opportunities to attend Society for Photographic Education regional and national conferences and connect with the broader photography community.
Student involvement
Connect with fellow photographers
Get involved with the Folk Photography Association, which builds connections among photography students through activities and its Visiting Artist Series.