Photography & Digital Imaging

Photographer Edward Steichen called it a “major force.” At Virginia Intermont, you will learn to control and understand that force – photography – from the beginning. We offer specialized courses and workshops that will take you to the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, the U.S. western landscape, and the musical heritage of the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, named one of the Southeast’s top tourism events.

You will follow in the footsteps of Pulitzer Prize winner and VI photo alum, Preston Gannaway, building your skills in black and white, color, and digital photography while promoting the development of personal vision. With these visual and technical skills, you are prepared for success in the commercial, fine art, and digital areas of the industry.

The B.F.A. and B.A. tracks craft that success with major courses ranging from Photographers Vision and Photography I, II, and III to History of Photography and Digital Imaging I and II. While both tracks provide inspiration from courses beyond our department, the B.F.A. refines your experience with additional, in-depth photo electives and art history courses. A photography and digital imaging minor is also available.

For further information, please see our course and major requirements (pdf). For an in-depth look, please contact a faculty member and visit the program website: www.photomajor.com.