The Visual Communication Master of Arts degree offers a Photojournalism Concentration. This concentration is suited for students who are interested in using photography as a communication tool to show people and situations without staging or controlling the subjects.
A renowned program that is part of VisCom’s legacy, the concentration features courses on documentary photojournalism and provides students the opportunity to go in-depth in their approach through editorial, essay, picture story, documentary and magazine photography and audio/video storytelling.
The subject matter photographed by students in the Photojournalism Concentration runs the gamut. What’s key is that students are interacting with other people constantly — and finding unique and compelling ways to tell their stories
On the first floor of Schoonover, the School of Visual Communication runs a gallery. Rotating regularly between student and alumni shows, students can not only show their work, but gain experience participating in the exhibitions.
The M.A. in visual communication requires a minimum of 35 credit hours, including 5 hours of Master’s Project (VICO 6960), which is the culminating experience.
Photojournalism Concentration courses include editorial photography, audio/video, the photographic essay, documentary photography, and magazine. Graduates in this major work in the news and communication fields and take on roles at new organizations, magazines and newspapers, as well as successfully navigating freelance careers. They also work as picture editors, professional sports photographers, non-profit organization media producers, and multimedia editors. This sequence takes at least three semesters to complete, and many students opt to continue a fourth, in order to expand on coursework and/or work on their Master’s Project.
A required progress review is held toward the end of the first semester, or completion of 15 credits, to assess the student’s suitability for continued study.
Internships are encouraged for all graduate students, unless significant professional experience within your selected area has been gained prior to entering the program. This internship or practical education is not taken for credit towards your degree.
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
The Master's Project is the culmination of study in visual communication in the Master of Arts program and must include a significant visual component related to a student’s studies. Students conceptualize, research, propose, produce, and defend a project of their choice with the guidance and approval of a graduate committee.
Visual Communication Master's Project
Photojournalism students are required to have a minimum of the following equipment by the start of their first semester in the Master of Arts program:
Questions? Please contact Graduate Director Ana Mojica-Myers at myersa1@ohio.edu.