Photography Degree

The photography program at Living Arts College prepares students for careers in the industrial, scientific, and photojournalism fields. The program focuses on the principals and techniques of communication information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images. Program courses include: instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, and computer applications. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer photography degrees.

Living Arts College

800 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO

Living Arts College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is school that provides educations in the arts and allied health. The school is housed in three hurricane proof domes, which provide a motion picture soundstage and mixing studio, a full library, digital theater and gallery. The school also offers on and off campus housing. The school is known for its media arts, with many of its graduates finding position in feature films, television, animation and other projects.

Academics

Living Arts College offers media arts and allied health programs for its students. Students may earn diplomas, certificates or degrees through the various program offerings. Allied health programs are diploma only. Certificate programs are shorter than degree programs, with degree programs typically taking 3 years to complete. Start dates for school vary based on the program.

Programs offered include:

• Interior Design
• Digital Photography
• Graphic Design
• Digital Filmmaking
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Living Arts College must contact the school to schedule a guided interview. During the interview process students will be assisted in outlining their future goals, and identifying which program is right for the student. Once completed, students must submit a completed application which will be reviewed and a final decision for admission made. Financial aid is available in the form of federal loans and grants. Students who demonstrate eligibility may qualify for federal financial aid. Additional information and application assistance is available through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Living Arts College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Photographers

Description

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, photographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $38590

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).