Engage in a thorough, immersive program covering the scope of photography and its relationship to business, ministry and fine art.
Photography is a constantly evolving field, and students are encouraged to create imagery and materials in combination with traditional and alternative photographic processes and tools. With the integration of Taylor’s Christian liberal arts core, you’ll develop critical thinking and adaptability, learning to articulate their motives and intentions, to be aware of historical and contemporary photographic practice and to consider the social, political, and cultural implications of images and image making.
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The heart of this Photography Bachelor of Fine Arts degree focuses on the practical, rather than primarily on lecture or discussion classes. With no language requirement (unlike a BA), you’ll take about 14 additional hours of photography, design, and other art classes instead.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center
Taylor’s Art Program is housed in the 38,000-square-foot Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center, with specialized classrooms and workspaces for drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry making. It also contains a state-of-the-art Mac lab and audio-visual classrooms, two gallery spaces for both professional and student art shows, a photography studio, a lecture hall, and ample space for critiquing works displayed in the hallways. Naturally lit classrooms have storage spaces for student artwork with the option of directed spot lighting.
Practicums, Internships, and Residencies
Here’s a partial list of places where our students have completed practicums, internships, or residencies:
Careers in Photography
What can you do with a Photography degree? We’re here to tell you: the possibilities are endless! A BFA offers a competitive edge in the job market, and it’s seen as a gateway degree to a Master of Fine Arts. According to the Wall Street Journal, students who earn a BFA degree have relatively high-income levels, job prospects, and levels of job satisfaction. Here’s a sample of places our students have worked post graduation:
Ross Kimbrell
Class of 2021
I love that Tayor requires an internship or practicum from practically all students. The real world will have ideas that you must cross-reference with God’s Word and find for yourself whether you agree with them or not.
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Jonathan Bouw
Professor of Art
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Beth Kaylor
Art Program Assistant