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We are a professional network in the epicenter of art, fashion, commerce, and activism. Our alumni thrive in all creative fields, often hiring fellow grads, who share a language and track record.
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Joseph Maida
Chair
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Joseph Maida

Chair

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Opportunities abound in our program, which empowers students to make and speak about photographs and videos with authority, agency, and success. Our forward-thinking curriculum ensures that students can decipher and critique how still and moving images have operated for the last two centuries, how they function today, and how they will work in the years to come. That knowledge, paired with rigorous technical training utilizing our undergraduate facilities and equipment hub, prepares students to make original work with meaning and purpose. 


From the first day of classes, students will be connected to our network of professionals—their teachers and mentors—including active photographers, video artists, art dealers, critics, curators, publishers, and photo editors. Our faculty instructs students using their experiences exhibiting and working at major art galleries and video production companies; shooting for the the best brands and fashion houses; and being connected to major institutions, corporations, and publications. We help every one of our students form strong connections at school and in the professional world, where they will ultimately apply their valuable skills at the job of their choice upon graduation.

Our faculty and mentors hail from the world's most renowned organizations, including:

  1. HBO

  2. MTV Networks

  3. Ralph Lauren

  4. Apple

  5. Facebook

  1. Spotify

  2. The United Nations

  3. Condé Nast

  4. Magnum

  5. The Wall Street Journal

Mentors Program

Theses Projects