Our Photography program builds on the legacy of the historically renowned Clarence White School of Photography in New York, which was re-established at Ohio University in 1948. The program focuses on photographic practice in its most inclusive and experimental manifestations. The curriculum and faculty will encourage you to experiment with a wide variety of processes and platforms, ranging from black and white photography, to digital imaging and video, to interdisciplinary practice.
All incoming first-year students who wish to pursue a degree in Art +Design are encouraged to submit a portfolio for talent scholarship consideration. Students who wish to pursue a B.F.A. degree in Studio Art, Interior Architecture or Graphic Design should submit a portfolio at the time of application. All students will have the opportunity to submit an updated portfolio for program and concentration application during the fall and spring semesters.
After completing the Foundations program and taking four 2000-level studio art classes (two classes may be in progress during time of application), students must submit an application to the ceramics concentration, including a letter of intent/statement of purpose, artist statement, resume, and three letters of reference along with your application.
OHIO is committed to your lifelong success through our Guarantee+, which offers fixed tuition and fees, a graduation plan and lifelong benefits to our students. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.
Photography + Integrated Media faculty are working artists who exhibit actively and serve as visiting artists and lecturers at colleges and galleries across the country.
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
The B.F.A. program in Studio Art requires a minimum of 128 semester hours. Students take courses in Foundations, Art History and Studio that include topics ranging from historical through contemporary issues in art, technical demonstrations, and rigorous critiques of student work.
Art + Design Foundations Program
Concentrations: The B.F.A. degree in Studio Art is composed of the following areas of concentration: Ceramics, Digital Art + Technology, Painting + Drawing, Photography + Integrated Media, Printmaking, and Sculpture + Expanded Practice. Students select one of these concentrations to focus on in their last two years of study; however, they are not limited to working in any one specific medium.
Advising: Each student is assigned an advisor within their selected area of concentration and has regular contact with all faculty in that area. Students easily develop community among their peers through regular use of the studio facilities and extra-curricular activities.
Studio Art Practicum/Thesis: All students must complete a practicum and courses and exhibit their work at the senior thesis show.
If you’d like more information about the Photography + Integrated Media program, please reach out to Cassidy Brauner at braunerc@ohio.edu.