Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography

The Photography BFA is a research-based, studio-intensive program that prepares you to participate in the future of photography and visual communication. The curriculum explores the convergence of commercial, documentary, fashion, and artistic image making across diverse channels of distribution. You study and experiment with photography and video as the language of contemporary culture, central to print media, the Web, video, social media, installation, performance, and emerging technologies such as motion capture and 3D imaging.
Access state-of-the-art labs, shooting studios, student exhibitions, and critiques that inspire your creativity and build your network.
Learn from prestigious speakers; past guests include Wolfgang Tillmans, Renee Cox, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, Tina Campt, and Antwaun Sargent.
Explore internships at galleries, publishers, and cultural organizations, and exhibit your thesis work at a gallery in Chelsea, New York's famous art district.
Study alongside students from around the world, a cross-cultural and social justice-based experience that prepares you to succeed in the global creative economy.

"Complete the Required Essay Essay 1 What social issue or construct would you choose to affect change through your study or work at The New School? (200-400 words) Essay 2 What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (200-400 words) Submit Your Portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge We require applicants to submit their Common Application before uploading their portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge. In order to review your application, we will need to receive all required materials. You must submit your portfolio and Parsons Challenge through your Admission Hub after submission of the Common Application. After submission of your Common Application, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your Admission Hub. The portfolio and/or Parsons Challenge must be submitted within seven days of the application deadline or within seven days of submission of the Common Application (if the application was submitted after our posted deadline). You must use the same email address that you used to complete your Common Application when you create your portfolio. For guidance on submitting and uploading these pieces, review our instructional video. Submit Letters of Recommendation First Year Applicants Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required. Submit Official Transcripts All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school’s official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP. Minimum required scores are: TOEFL iBT- 92 IELTS - 7