BFA in Photography in San Jose United States | San Jose State University

San Jose State University's Photography Program stands as the most extensive within the California State University network and ranks among the largest in the Western U.S. Our program immerses students in varied contemporary photographic techniques, spanning classic silver-based methods and historical alternative processes to cutting-edge digital and video imaging. While focusing on photography as fine art, we uniquely incorporate robust commercial photography training at the undergraduate level. Stay updated by visiting our blog for information on current and future gallery exhibitions, Bay Area photography events, and upcoming lectures.

Beyond our fine art focus, the program provides exceptional commercial photography training, setting our undergraduate curriculum apart. Addressing technical, aesthetic, conceptual, and theoretical aspects, a key goal of our Photography program is to develop students' capacity for visualizing sophisticated ideas.

Historically, photography has functioned as a potent tool for personal expression, social transformation, and cultural critique. We inspire students to create impactful work addressing today's pressing concerns. Acknowledging photography's growing interdisciplinary nature, we support students in investigating and combining related media such as installation, film, video, and digital platforms