Photography
Experience the art and science of photographic imagery
YSU’s Photography area is part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art - Interdisciplinary Studio Arts degree. You’ll study photographic processes in both traditional and digital technologies within the context of a fine art program. You’ll move seamlessly between the darkroom and our state-of-the-art digital facilities while exploring historic and contemporary issues within lens-based media. The Photography area places equal emphasis on the science and craft of photography as well as critical thinking and conceptual development.
Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a wide variety of professional equipment, including tripods, medium and large format cameras, studio lighting (such as strobes for on-site photography), LED light panels, portable backdrops, scanners, large format printing, and more.
Exhibition spaces
When the time comes for you to display your work, you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit solo, group, or experimental projects in the McDonough Museum of Art, Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, or our Student Project Gallery.
Meet our world-class Photography faculty
Our dedicated and professionally involved faculty are actively engaged in helping Interdisciplinary Studio Arts students successfully transition into positions with national and regional creative industries or graduate programs.
Joy Christiansen Erb
Acting Chair and Professor
Department of Art