The photography program at SUNY Plattsburgh offers students the complete spectrum of hands-on creative experience from the introductory to the advanced level. Emphasis is on students? development of their individual expressive capabilities. A forum for the exchange of ideas and evaluation is provided in group and individual critique sessions. Students are also taught the essentials of portfolio production and presentation. The history of photography as well as critical issues within the medium and the aesthetic concerns of current practitioners of the art are integral aspects of course study. You will acquire the language for visual thinking through a foundation curriculum that includes drawing, two- and three-dimensional design and introductory art history. Then you choose at least one studio area of concentration in which you build a mature level of creative expression. This in-depth involvement enables you to create a professional-level portfolio for your future goals. Many of our graduates choose to continue their education in a Master of Fine Arts program.