BFA in Art - Photography in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay

The Photography concentration offers comprehensive training in both the artistic and technical aspects of modern photographic practices, with a strong focus on digital methods. Learners enroll in diverse courses spanning creative arts, studio lighting techniques, and sophisticated digital image processing, culminating in a final project course that readies them for professional photography work or graduate studies. This program equips students with essential visual, technical, conceptual, and career-focused skills for success in the field.

The Art Department prioritizes its Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Program, a professional track enabling deeper specialization through rigorous, focused study in chosen artistic or design disciplines - preparing graduates for thriving careers in visual arts and design sectors. Aspiring professionals and those planning advanced academic pursuits often select the B.F.A. degree. Completing a B.F.A. concentration demands 70 departmental units, with no additional application requirements beyond declaring the B.F.A. track with a chosen specialization. Available concentrations appear in the major requirements section below.