Kentucky Photography Programs

Kentucky does not have specific requirements for photographers. However industries like photojournalism need bachelor’s degree for employment in scientific and industrial fields, photographers are also required to have a bachelor’s degree in the specific field.
Photographers must know how to use different cameras, viewing angles, techniques and state-of-the art technical equipment to get professional quality photos. Basic knowledge of computers and light enhancing software are absolutely necessary. Photographers can find work through the Kentucky News Photographers Association.

Associate Degree in Photography is a two year degree program that teaches the basics of photography. This includes courses about the different types of equipment. To complete the associate degree the student has to complete general academic classes and specialized photography classes for the associate degree.

Bachelor’s Degree in Photography is a 4 year degree program that mostly is the same as an associate degree. However for careers in journalism a person has to have a bachelor’s degree.

Master’s Degree in Photography is a two year program teaching photography theory, art and practical application. Information about colleges can be obtained from their websites.

Photography Schools in Kentucky

The Art Institutes

- Photographic Imaging (BFA)
- Designing for Tablets: Digital Publishing (BFA)
- Digital Photography (BS)
- Digital Image Management (D)

Campus Locations: Nashville , Cincinnati

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

- Photography (AA)
- Photography (BS)
- Studio Photography (C)
- Portrait Photography (C)

Campus Locations: Online

Full Sail University - Online

- Digital Cinematography, Bachelor of Science
- Media Communications, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Computer Animation, Bachelor of Science (Online)

Campus Locations: Online

International Academy of Design & Technology Online

- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production
- Associate of Science in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Campus Locations: Online

Independence University

- Graphic Arts - Information Design (BS)
- Graphic Arts (BS)
- Graphic Arts (AAS)

Campus Locations: Online

Ashworth College

- Intro to Photography
- Professional Photography

Campus Locations: Online

DeVry University

- Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
- Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
- Bacherlor's - Communications
- Bacherlor's - Communications

Campus Locations: Nashville , Cincinnati , Louisville

American InterContinental University Online

- Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication

Campus Locations: Online

University of Phoenix

- BS in Communication/Culture and Communication
- BS in Communication/Marketing and Sales Communication
- B.S. in Communication/Marketing and Sales Communication
- B.S. in Communication/Communication and Technology

Campus Locations: Louisville

Sullivan College of Technology and Design

- Computer Graphic Design - AAS

Campus Locations: Louisville

Brown Mackie College

- Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design

Campus Locations: Louisville

Grand Canyon University

- B.A. in Communications

Campus Locations: Online