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School of Photography

"No place is boring if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film."
~ Robert Adams

Academy of Art University is one of the best photography schools in the nation. Whether you are interested in a traditional or digital photography school, we help train your artistic eye as you master the camera. Our photography classes will help you develop an individual style and leave with an amazing portfolio that will prepare you to be the next top photographer. Earn your accredited degree in San Francisco or through the Academy's online photography school.

Photography Schools & College Degree Programs

  • Photography Bachelors Degree Program
    • BFA Program Learning Outcomes
  • Photography Masters Degree Program
    • MFA Program Learning Outcomes

Online Photography Schools & College Degree Programs

  • Associate of Arts
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Online Award of Completion

Photography Class Descriptions & Course Schedules

  • Digital Photography
  • Documentary Photography
  • Photo Journalism
  • Fashion Photography
    • Female and Male Fashion
    • Digital Fashion Photography
    • History of Fashion Photography
  • Advertising Photography
  • Illustration Photography
  • Fine Art Photography
    • Fine Art Nature Photography
    • Fine Art Black and White Photography
  • And More!

Click to view photography class descriptions and schedules.

Photography Career & Job Opportunities

  • Digital Photography Career
  • Fashion Photography Career
  • Advertising Photography Career
  • Editorial Photography Career
  • Fine Art Photography Career
  • Photo Journalist Career
  • Portrait Photography Career
  • Documentary Photography Career
  • Photo Technician Career
  • And More!

Photography Companies Hiring Our Graduates

  • Adbusters Magazine
  • Alison Wright Photography
  • Apple
  • Carter Dow Photography
  • Museum of Children's Art
  • Oakland Tribute
  • Ruby Bird Productions
  • Sharpe & Associates

Professional Development & Continuing Art Education

Reach your individual goals in photography by taking non-prerequisite classes

Contact us at 415.274.2200 or Request Info.