BSc in Advertising in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

As a photography student, your curriculum will center on a specialized track in either illustrative photography or photojournalism.

Illustrative photography involves creating studio shots for advertising, commercial purposes, fashion, portraiture, and magazine features across print and digital platforms. Photojournalism appeals to those who thrive on capturing real-world events as they happen, documenting stories through images—frequently combined with audio and text—for news outlets, publications, and multimedia projects.

Our renowned visual communications department hosts the Newhouse School's photography program, where you'll develop the expertise to elevate your artistic perspective.

Through this major, you'll acquire the skills for a dynamic career in photography and video production, mastering lighting techniques, conceptual development, narrative techniques, cutting-edge technologies, and cultivating your distinctive visual style.