BA in Art - Studio Arts (Photography) in Normal United States | Illinois State University

The photography curriculum focuses on cultivating both technical abilities and creative vision, while providing a strong foundation in modern critical analysis. This program aims to equip students for advanced academic pursuits and professional careers as freelance visual artists. At the Wonsook Kim School of Art, students can choose from diverse photography classes, ranging from basic black-and-white film and darkroom methods in Photography 1 to advanced studies in color techniques, digital photography, and innovative approaches in Photography 2 and 3. Special Topics in Photography presents rotating advanced courses covering areas like Alternative Processes, Environmental Photography, Storytelling, Portrait Work, Studio Lighting Techniques, and Documentary Photography. The department encourages a collaborative, exploratory environment where learners can investigate multiple creative paths and discover photography's powerful role in conceptual communication.