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PHOTOGRAPHY + MEDIA AND SOCIETY

Maryland Institute College of Art

Master's DegreeCIP: 50.0605

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Locations

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  • Baltimore, Maryland

    1300 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, 21217-4134

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

Communications and MediaCustomer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementFine ArtsEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePsychology

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOriginalityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasVisualizationFar VisionVisual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as li
  • Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
  • Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and l
  • Engage in research to learn technological developments and techniques or to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
  • Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareMusic or sound editing softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Board reflectorsBubble machinesCamera cleaning brushesCamera flash attachmentsCamera positioning tripodsComputer inkjet printersComputer laser printersContact print framesDarkroom thermometersDarkroom timersDigital pensDigital photo printersDigital still camerasDimmersDye sublimation printersAnalog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scanners

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Photographers27-4021.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Studio or agency photography standards — define technical and creative benchmarks that govern image quality, branding, and client experience across an entire organization or practice.
  • Junior and mid-level photographer development — mentor emerging talent by designing structured feedback sessions, critique frameworks, and growth plans aligned to professional milestones.
  • Strategic business direction — integrate sales, marketing, and accounting software data to set pricing structures, service offerings, and revenue targets for a photography enterprise.
  • Cross-functional creative leadership — collaborate with art directors, designers, and production teams to align photographic vision with broader campaign or publication goals at an organizational scale.
  • Organizational workflow architecture — engineer and implement department-wide asset management, database, and document management systems that support multi-photographer studios or media companies.
  • Innovation culture — champion experimentation with new imaging technologies, lighting methodologies, and post-production pipelines, fostering a team environment that rewards creative risk-taking.
  • Brand and market positioning — lead the development of a distinctive visual identity and marketing strategy that differentiates a photography practice in a competitive regional or national market.
  • High-stakes client relationship management — negotiate contracts, resolve escalated disputes, and maintain long-term partnerships with corporate or editorial clients requiring consistent photographic output.
  • Industry thought leadership — represent the organization at professional associations, publish editorial or educational content, and contribute to evolving standards in photographic practice.
  • Organizational resilience and adaptability — anticipate shifts in media consumption, technology, and market demand, and redirect team resources and competencies to sustain long-term business viability.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
71%
Placement Rate
74%