我们生活在深刻而普遍的数字革命之中，这使得成为一名艺术家既令人兴奋又充满挑战。如今，基于镜头的媒体艺术家比以往任何时候都可以使用更多的图像捕获选项和方法来分发图像和想法。摄影/数字媒体（PDM）课程使艺术家可以充分利用传统和现代工具，以追求创作出具有概念上严格意义的艺术品。希望BFA学生在工作室实践的技术，历史和关键方法的扎实基础下，发展自己的艺术身份。课堂技术指导侧重于对数字摄影和录像艺术的全面研究，但同时也包括演播室照明，传统摄影形式和大幅面摄影。通过历史和理论研究，以及对基于镜头的媒体的当前实践进行
The Photography/Digital Media Program prepares students to work in dynamic careers where historic and innovative imaging technologies dominate. As members of a diverse metropolitan community with a long history of institutional support for photography, we are committed to making and studying creative works in an environment that promotes civil discourse, self-awareness and student success. Through student-driven research and concentrated studio time our students actively engage in technical and conceptual experimentation and interdisciplinary investigation.<br><br>Careers<br><br>For our most enthusiastic and committed graduates, the BFA is the beginning of a dynamic career making and exhibiting art. Graduates contribute to the cultural vitality of the Houston community as well as other cultural centers around the world. PDM graduates are well positioned for acceptance into competitive graduate programs and many PDM graduates do choose to pursue an MFA. <br><br>Specific career options include educator, freelance or staff videographer/photographer, digital technician, photographic editor or video editor. Many students find employment in art institutions such as galleries, museums and non-profit art spaces as well as in support industries like documentation, archiving and art handling.