Bachelor of Art in Photography in La Verne United States | University of La Verne

Our approach centers on guiding students to explore and examine their personal artistic motivations in photography, while equipping them with essential skills to pursue ongoing education post-graduation. Faculty and staff dedicate themselves to nurturing future artists and innovators, ensuring graduates emerge as autonomous, socially aware creators, thinkers, and community members.
The department fosters experimentation, challenging students to venture beyond familiar territory by embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth. This fundamental principle enables learners to develop fresh creative approaches by pushing technical and conceptual boundaries, thereby enhancing their artistic development.
Graduates earning a BA in Photography will achieve the following competencies:
Exhibit comprehensive understanding of photographic techniques and historical evolution. (Literacy)
Critically evaluate photographic works within historical and modern frameworks. (Analytical Skills)
Effectively convey photographic ideas through written, verbal, and visual formats. (Presentation Skills)
Produce and showcase original photographic works or research utilizing appropriate methodologies and resources. (Creative Implementation)