Studying strong photographic practices and discourses in analog and digital processes, we prepare you to actively contribute to culture and society as leaders in the photographic arts and applied industries, as well as to pursue graduate studies in related fields. The Department of Photography is committed to the education of artists and professionals who have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the artistic and pro­fes­sional opportunities in the field. The curriculum provides an extensive photographic education through a series of core classes that promote students' technical and conceptual development. Photography majors move from a highly structured program in their freshman and sophomore years to a more flexible program in their junior and senior years in which students choose from a variety of electives in photography, other studio disciplines, and in the humanities. This approach is intended to facilitate the transition from student to independent artist and professional. Completion of the curriculum culminates with an exhibition in the Pratt Photography Gallery, as well as a group show in a New York City gallery, and a collaborative photography pub­lication. Small class sizes help to promote a strong sense of community in the intimate setting of Pratt's Brooklyn campus. Students are given opportunities to meet artists and critics through the Pratt Photography Lectures, visiting critiques, and artist studio and museum visits. This access can help students build contacts and relation­ships with influential professionals in the field. Like a small town within a big city, we look to give students their own voice, so they can employ it in whichever direction they choose.