Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Studio - Photography in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,440
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As an undergraduate in SAIC's Photography Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, you'll build comprehensive technical and conceptual skills that reflect photography's rich history and contemporary practice, while refining your ability to analyze both your own work and others'.
Study under accomplished working artists who bring diverse photographic perspectives.
Work alongside graduate students and classmates to produce the yearly department publication.
Engage in a 3-credit capstone course designed to prepare you for your final BFA thesis showcase.
The undergraduate curriculum provides a structured learning pathway for every student.
Introductory courses cover fundamental technical skills and conceptual development approaches.
Intermediate courses focus on specialized techniques and thematic explorations.
Advanced courses allow for independent projects, seminar discussions, and regular one-on-one faculty guidance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago considers students who have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent for admission. Your counselor may submit your transcript through the Common Application, Parchment, email or mail.
If your high school diploma(s), certificate(s), or transcript(s) are in a language other than English, please include officially translated transcripts. We recommend students consider and use credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
All admission decisions are subject to evaluation of final high school transcripts, which must be received by August 15 for fall and January 15 for spring.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 82 Internet Based
TOEFL Essentials: minimum 9
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum 55
Duolingo: 110
International Baccalaureate (IB): 6 college credits for any International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 4-7 at the Higher Level (HL) only up to a maximum total of 12 credit hours.
If your high school diploma(s), certificate(s), or transcript(s) are in a language other than English, please include officially translated transcripts. We recommend students consider and use credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
All admission decisions are subject to evaluation of final high school transcripts, which must be received by August 15 for fall and January 15 for spring.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 82 Internet Based
TOEFL Essentials: minimum 9
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum 55
Duolingo: 110
International Baccalaureate (IB): 6 college credits for any International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 4-7 at the Higher Level (HL) only up to a maximum total of 12 credit hours.
Tuition
USD
55,440