Photojournalism Option - Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA

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Why Study Photojournlism at RIT

The photojournalism degree teaches students to create and publish still photographic reporting and moving and interactive media that document our diverse culture, evoking both the every day and momentous circumstances of contemporary life and society. This option is part of the Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA program.

RIT's Bachelor's Degree in Photojournalism

The photojournalism option allows flexibility and individual specialization where students can focus on their primary interest. Students take required courses in:

Photojournalism fundamentals

Picture editing

Multimedia, including sound, video gathering, and video editing

Students then may choose to take extra courses in an area in which they want further specialization, including:

Still photojournalism fieldwork

Picture editing

Multimedia storytelling

Students contribute to the creation of special publications centered on community activity and awareness, and provide staff support to RIT’s student-run magazine, The Reporter. Students also have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., and New York to meet with potential employers that represent the wide spectrum where photojournalists currently work.

Careers and Experiential Learning

Typical Job Titles

Director of Photography Multimedia Editor Multimedia Journalist Multimedia Producer Photojournalist Picture Editor Picture Researcher Visual Archivist