Craft. Create. Inspire. 

Photography

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Master your craft and reflect God’s love for creation as you study photography at NGU.

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Personalized Tracks
Ceramics. Drawing. Graphic Art. Painting. Photography. Printmaking. And Sculpture. Your studies, customized to your craft, at NGU.
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Average Class Size
Improve your skills. Collaborate with your peers. Receive personal guidance from experienced professors and guest artists. All thanks to NGU’s smaller class sizes.
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Major Productions
NGU’s theatre department plans two major productions each semester. Display your talents as you paint backdrops, build sets, or design costumes. Put your artistic abilities to good use for all to see!

Focus On Your Future, Pursue Your Passion

You view photography as more than a simple skill or hobby. So do we. That’s why we’ve designed your studies to explore all aspects of photography. Master technical skills like lighting, staging, and editing. Engage conceptual skills like aesthetics, storytelling, and communication. Learn how to turn basic ideas into powerful images.

In-studio or on location. Freelance or commissioned. Photographer, editor, producer, or director. Your future is your own, with a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration photography, from NGU.

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art with a concentration in Photography?

A bachelor’s degree in art with a concentration in photography can lead to diverse career paths. You can become a professional photographer, work in media and advertising, or pursue roles in visual arts management, photojournalism, or image editing.

This specialization equips you with skills to excel in creative and visual fields, offering a range of exciting opportunities in the world of photography and beyond.

Art Director

Freelance Photographer

Photo Editor

Photographer

Photojournalist

Press Photographer

Experience Learning as You Explore Your Craft

Your Creation on Display

NGU’s College of Communication and Fine Arts hosts several exhibits each year. Enjoy the work of your peers and professors while showcasing your own creations for all to see. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publish Your Passions

Gain exposure and refine your talents through NGU’s literary and arts publication, “The Mountain Laurel.” Published work in an annual magazine + helpful feedback from professional artists. All to help you grow as an artist. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Studio, Your Space

You’re free to create with access to NGU’s state-of-the-art private studios. Ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpting … you’ve got it! Because being a studio artist requires a studio, after all. 

 

A Professional (and Personal) Portfolio

Our experienced professors help you create a portfolio to showcase your knowledge and ability. Highlight your talent and impress future employers – now that’s mastering your craft! 

Creating Beside Experienced & Faithful Artists

Hayley De González, MFA
Chair, Department of Art
Zac Buser, MFA
Professor, Art
Blake Smith, MFA
Associate Professor, Fine Arts

Your Passion, Your Path – Study the Arts as You Design

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  • Studio Art Year 1

    Year 1 Sample Courses

    • Drawing
    • Design and Color
    • Digital Imagery
    • Composition and Rhetoric
    • Introduction to Information Technology

  • Studio Art Year 2

    Year 2 Sample Courses

    • Art History
    • Lab Science
    • Foreign Language

  • Studio Art Year 3

    Year 3 Sample Courses

    • Contemporary Art History
    • Social Science Elective
    • New Testament Survey
    • Introduction to Philosophy
    • Lab Science

  • Studio Art Year 4

    Year 4 Sample Courses

    • Exhibition and Portfolio Procedures
    • Oral Communication
    • Concepts of Physical Education
    • Social Science

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

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