This program prepares students for media careers that involve motion picture development, production and post-production, such as camera operator, associate producer, or production assistant. Students have access to industry current equipment, such as cameras, lighting, computers and more and will film on former Hollywood sound stages. Some of the coursework this program requires includes: Music Video Production, Digital Animation, Advanced Cinematography, and Directing and Screenwriting.

The shared Lower Division training focuses on basic and intermediate photographic skill mastery, and specialized training within one of six concentration tracks in the Upper Division. With Majors such as; Commercial, Advertising, Industrial/Scientific, Portraiture, Digital Imaging, and Digital Media photography and specialty courses including: Underwater, Travel, Celebrity, Nature, and Architectural photography, students can customize their education to fit their interests.

This program is designed to prepare students for Visual Communication and related graphic design careers, such as an illustrator, page layout designer, or staff designer. Through coursework, lectures and encouraged internships, students can gain technical and creative problem solving skills needed for careers in this field. Among the courses will take include: Design Principals, Multimedia Production, Web Site Development and Introduction to Digital Animation.

This program trains students to be non-fiction storytellers using digital cameras, digital video and computer software. Unlike conventional photo journalism programs, the Brooks Visual Journalism program prepares students to share photos and images beyond newspaper and print mediums to include television, internet, film and even cell phone related devices offering students a competitive career advantage. Some of the required coursework includes: Documentary Photography, Video Production, Location Lighting, and Multimedia.

Whether you desire to teach at the college level or simply want to gain a competitive, career advantage, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Brooks Institute can help you achieve your goal.

Convenient Scheduling for Working Professionals

This two-year program requires 61 trimester credits for graduation and supports one start per year in September. Classes are held on weekends only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to provide students with scheduling flexibility, especially those who need to maintain full-time employment and/or out-of-town residence while pursuing their degree.

Expert Advisors and Guidance

The Brooks Institute MFA Program is backed by the best in the business. Our advisory board comprises some of the most recognized names in photography today, including Joyce Tennyson, John Sexton and Michael Kenna. Additionally, Brooks' faculty -- world-renowned for their experience as working professionals and industry accolades - provide an immersion learning environment that promotes technological, creative, business and societal relevance and competitiveness.

A Curriculum to Develop Your Potential

First-year students will focus on art history, visual communication theory and history, photo science, psychology of perception, imaging education, history of photography, along with an ongoing master's studio and seminar.  During year two, students will take additional coursework in business, criticism and aesthetics, contemporary imaging systems and optical systems. A culminating research project or thesis and a formal gallery exhibition will conclude this degree.

So whether you're a college graduate or an industry professional seeking advanced training, Brooks Institute can help you succeed. And, with campuses located in the beautiful coastal community of Santa Barbara, you can combine a world-class education with the envied Southern California lifestyle.