Photography (BFA)
Barry University's undergraduate photography program is designed to give you the opportunity to focus solely on photography, or elect more art courses if you wish to add a more diversified education in other mediums. You can choose between the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree, and your academic advisor will assist you in choosing the electives that will prepare you to meet your personal and professional goals.
Barry is committed to maintaining the tradition of film and the darkroom, while offering the latest advances in the digital medium. You will have the opportunity to explore and experiment, combining vintage techniques with cutting-edge digital technology. As a photography major you will have access to the facilities seven days a week, and classes are capped at reasonable sizes.
The Photography major gains extensive experience in the discipline of photography, and uses the photographic image as a vehicle for self-expression and visual communication. Students majoring in Photography should demonstrate the highest degree of creative thinking, technical skills, and professionalism in utilizing the medium of photography.
This is an exciting time in photography, as the digital medium has evolved to a level of quality that rivals traditional methods. The photography electives in digital imaging facilitate the students’ entry into the digital-photographic workplace or digital fine arts arena.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The following are ways to combine a Bachelor of Music (65 credits) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (39 credits) with other programs within Barry University to increase knowledge and career opportunities within the field of music.
A Bachelor of Music with a minor in Theatre and Dance.
A Bachelor of Music in Education and proceed to apply for teaching certification with its requirements.
A Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a double major or a minor in the following is recommended: Business, Marketing or Management, depending on your specific future interests.
A Bachelor of Music and a minor in psychology or double major in social work. Post graduate work in music therapy is recommended.
Career Paths
Business
- Artist Manager
- Concert Promoter
- Music Sales Manager
- Music Business Consultant
- Entertainment Law
- Tour Promoter & Coordinator
- Publisher
Theatre
- Performing Artist-Singer
- Performing Artist- Dancer
- Performing Artist- Actor/Actress
- Travel & Hospitality Firms
- Community & small Theatre Groups
- Film Companies
- Television & Radio
Music Therapy
- Working in a school
- Nursing Home
- Geriatric Facility
- Community Mental Health Center
- Outpatient Clinic
- Correctional Facility
- Social Work Facility
Teaching
- Music Administrator
- Elementary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Choral Teacher
- Band Director
- Orchestra Director
- Church Director
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
An international freshman student is an applicant who is not a citizen or a legal resident alien of the United States and in addition has never attended a college or university; is coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits; or is a high school student with advanced placement and college credits.
May be admitted to Barry University and enrolled in undergraduate-level academic classes:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 510
- TOEFL internet-based: 61
- TOEFL paper based: 500
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test: 85
- PTE Academic Score: 44
Must improve English proficiency before being admitted into a undergraduate-level program in Barry University:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 500 or below
- TOEFL internet-based: 60 or below
- TOEFL paper based: 499 or below
- IELTS: 5.9 or below
- Duolingo English Test: 84 or below
- PTE Academic Score: 43 or below
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
134400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD