NYFA’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Photography program provides a creative, energizing setting for photographers to develop, challenge, and master their skills and talents. By combining lectures and critiques with intense learning, students acquire an in-depth understanding and appreciation of still photography, its history, and photographic theories, learning to integrate knowledge and creativity with hands-on experience. Throughout their time at NYFA, students engage with a diverse international student body and a core faculty of working professionals. Through challenging, practical coursework, instructors help students keep pace with technological and industry changes, pushing them to excel in all the areas needed to advance in an ever-evolving art form.<br>In NYFA’s MFA program, students choose a fine art, fashion, documentary, journalistic or commercial approach and are evaluated by the professional standards established for those genres. As NYFA embraces all lens-based media, the MFA program offers a unique curriculum that includes digital and film-based photography, stills and moving images, as well as:<br><br> Introductory and advanced coursework in classes such as Lighting, Imaging, Printing, as well as a selection of courses in Business, Marketing, Theory, History, and Art Practice. Classes stress critical theory, history, and technical aptitude and center on contemporary issues<br>Instruction by expert photography faculty and staff who actively work in commercial or fine art photography<br>Access to a wide selection of professional-grade cameras and lighting kits<br>Guest lectures and critiques by Photographers, Artists, and Curators, are ever-present opportunities for additional learning and inspiration