BFA - Photography and Print Media in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

The Photography and Print Media program offers a distinctive blend of reproducible media and concept-based artistic practice. This dual approach allows students to explore multiple disciplines or specialize primarily in either photography or print media. Students craft personalized course plans tailored to their creative interests.
Within photography studies, learners acquire comprehensive knowledge of modern photographic practices and their real-world applications. Covering both digital and film-based methods, the curriculum emphasizes technical skills alongside current theoretical perspectives. Coursework includes darkroom techniques, digital post-processing, studio lighting, and cultivating a distinctive artistic vision.
The print media component provides exposure to diverse printing methods and conceptual approaches. Students can explore every significant reproduction technology, from traditional woodcut to contemporary large-format digital printing. Instruction integrates technical processes with historical context and theoretical frameworks to support students' creative growth and artistic expression.