The Department of Photography and Film aims to facilitate a comprehensive artistic, technical, and intellectual understanding and use of the mediums of photography and film, to provide a rigorous education in the arts, specifically in photographic and moving image media, and a broad education in other academic subjects, and to foster a climate that inspires creativity, intellectual curiosity, freedom of expression and critical thinking. The program provides hands-on experience in the fields of fine art, studio and location photography, and narrative, documentary and experimental filmmaking and sponsors a wide variety of guest lectures, seminars and workshops. All students become adept in chemical based processes and the latest digital technologies. Successful completion of the Art Foundation Program is a prerequesite. Our department aims to facilitate a comprehensive artistic, technical and intellectual understanding and use of the mediums of photography and film, to provide a rigorous education in the arts, specifically in photographic and moving image media, and a broad education in other academic subjects, to foster a climate that inspires creativity, intellectual curiosity, freedom of expression, and critical thinking. We emphasize hands-on experience in the fields of fine art, studio and location photography, and narrative, documentary and experimental filmmaking and sponsor a wide variety of guest lectures, seminars and workshops. All students become adept in chemical based processes and the latest digital technologies.