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Bachelor of Arts in Photography
Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Key Information
Campus location
Rome, Italy
Languages
Italian
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 10,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
The photographer becomes an artist when he is provided with creativity, knows the technique, and adopts a multidisciplinary approach: a professional able to exploit his talent and operate dynamically in the world of image, exploring areas such as reportage, advertising, and fashion photography, photo book, fine art, video, and multimedia.
The overproduction of images has redefined the role of photography and the photographer, who must constantly evolve, acquiring an open and contemporary vision.
RUFA Bachelor of Arts in Photography, also thanks to the third year Masterclass coordinated by Contrasto, a leading agency in the field of art photography, aims to guide the student through a highly professional path that combines the approach to reportage with artistic research. Putting into practice the skills acquired during the three years, students will have the opportunity to develop and express a personal view of the reality that surrounds them.
Led by professional lecturers in the fields of Art, Design, Communication and Media Art, the graduates in RUFA Bachelor of Arts in Photography acquire the ability to give value to an idea, transforming it into a successful project, capable of demonstrating professionalism and artistic personality with the opportunity to emerge on the international scene.
The Academic Bachelor of Arts is equivalent to a University Bachelor’s Degree
*The course is available only in Italian. All lessons include mandatory attendance at RUFA’s locations in Rome.
Coordinator: Michele Palazzi
Tutor: Christian Rizzo
Lecturers: Alessandro Carpentieri, Stefano Compagnucci, Massimo Berruti, Francesco Del Grosso, Genny Di Bert, Giorgio Di Noto, Gianfranco Manzo, Alessandra Mauro, David Mozzetta, Michele Palazzi, Lina Pallotta, Lorenzo Pesce, Fiorenza Pinna, Christian Rizzo, Fabio Severo, Raffaele Simongini, Caterina Tomeo, Alessandro Vergoz, Livia Regali.
Curriculum
| Year | Subject | ECTS | Hours |
| I Year | Digital image processing 1 | 6 | 75 |
| History of Contemporary Art | 6 | 45 | |
| History of photography | 6 | 45 | |
| Photography 1 | 12 | 150 | |
| Digital video | 10 | 125 | |
| Lighting systems | 6 | 75 | |
| Phenomenology of the image | 6 | 45 | |
| Basics of computer science | 4 | 50 | |
| Elective educational activities | 4 | / | |
| II Year | Digital image processing 2 | 6 | 150 |
| Computer graphics | 6 | 100 | |
| Latest trends in Visual Arts | 6 | 45 | |
| Photography 2 | 12 | ||
| Photojournalism | 6 | 45 | |
| Cinematography | 6 | ||
| Advertising | 6 | 75 | |
| History of cinema and video | 4 | 75 | |
| English | 2 | 30 | |
| Further language and interpersonal skills, internships, etc. | 2 | ||
| III Year | Digital image processing 3 | ||
| Mass Media Theory and Methods | |||
| Photography 3 | 6 | 75 | |
| Aesthetics of Visual Arts | 6 | 45 | |
| New integrated media techniques | 4 | 50 | |
| An elective subject to be chosen between: History of Photography Criticism Semiotics of art Features of publication design | |||
| Further language and interpersonal skills, internships, etc. | 4 | 30 | |
| Elective educational activities | 6 | 75 | |
| Thesis | 8 | / | |
| Total credits | 180 |
Career Opportunities
Photojournalist, cinematographer, social media manager, assistant and collaborator in museums and art galleries, events organiser, content creator
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Program Outcome
Your vision of the world.
You will discover how to express your creativity, learning many techniques and enhancing your curiosity to know and tell the world around you: You will gain an attentive and personal view, which will give you the opportunity to emerge in the contemporary image.
Ideal Students
First Level Academic Diploma, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree