New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Photography in New York United States | The New School
The New School
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,978
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Photography BFA is an intensive, research-driven studio program designed to equip you for the evolving landscape of photographic arts and visual storytelling. The program examines the intersection of commercial, documentary, fashion, and fine art photography across multiple distribution platforms. You'll investigate photography and video as fundamental elements of modern visual culture, applicable to print publications, digital media, social platforms, installations, performances, and cutting-edge technologies like motion capture and 3D imaging.
Utilize advanced facilities, professional shooting spaces, student showcases, and critique sessions that fuel innovation and professional connections.
Gain insights from renowned visiting artists, including past speakers like Wolfgang Tillmans, Renee Cox, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, Tina Campt, and Antwaun Sargent.
Pursue internship opportunities with leading galleries, publishing houses, and cultural institutions, and present your thesis exhibition in Chelsea, New York's prestigious art neighborhood.
Collaborate with an international student body, fostering a culturally diverse and socially conscious environment that readies you for the worldwide creative industry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Required Essay
Essay 1
What social issue or construct would you choose to affect change through your study or work at The New School? (200-400 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (200-400 words)
Submit Your Portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge
We require applicants to submit their Common Application before uploading their portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge.
In order to review your application, we will need to receive all required materials. You must submit your portfolio and Parsons Challenge through your Admission Hub after submission of the Common Application. After submission of your Common Application, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your Admission Hub. The portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge must be submitted within seven days of the application deadline or within seven days of submission of the Common Application (if the application was submitted after our posted deadline). You must use the same email address that you used to complete your Common Application when you create your portfolio. For guidance on submitting and uploading these pieces, review our instructional video.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 92
IELTS - 7
Essay 1
What social issue or construct would you choose to affect change through your study or work at The New School? (200-400 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (200-400 words)
Submit Your Portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge
We require applicants to submit their Common Application before uploading their portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge.
In order to review your application, we will need to receive all required materials. You must submit your portfolio and Parsons Challenge through your Admission Hub after submission of the Common Application. After submission of your Common Application, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your Admission Hub. The portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge must be submitted within seven days of the application deadline or within seven days of submission of the Common Application (if the application was submitted after our posted deadline). You must use the same email address that you used to complete your Common Application when you create your portfolio. For guidance on submitting and uploading these pieces, review our instructional video.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 92
IELTS - 7
Tuition
USD
57,978