Photography

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Photography

Photography

Photography is an ever expanding medium that encompasses all artistic representations of the world with the aid of a camera.  The photography program at Rowan stresses the development of a unique voice that is in conversation with contemporary art and society. The curriculum emphasizes individual artistic development while integrating theory, experimentation, critique and professional preparedness. It is designed to offer an aesthetic, technical, critical, and practical understanding of photography and its myriad applications, including marketable production knowledge and techniques. 

Academic Offerings:

Bachelor of Arts Concentration in Photography in the department of Radio, TV & Film

Concentration in Photography Requirements & Advising Form

Minor in Photography - open to students of any major 
Minor in Photography Requirements & Advising Form

Contact & Advising Information: For inquiries about photography or to register for the minor/concentration, please contact Associate Professor Jenny Drumgoole - drumgoole@rowan.edu or department advisor Gina Gondos - gondos@rowan.edu 


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Photo Classes

See the courses available for students interested in photography!

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Photo Facilities

Click to view the equipment and facilities available to photo students

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Photo Student Work

View recent work from our students

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Photo Faculty

View the faculty who teach our photography courses

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Photo Scholars

Students who are enrolled in the minor in photography are invited to apply for a $1,000 per semester ($2,000/year) scholarship renewable for up to three and a half years.

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Visiting Artist Program

Photography hosts visits and lectures by world-renowned fine and commencial photographers to provide our students with diverse perspectives, techniques, and real-world experiences, bridging the gap between academic learning and the ever-evolving world of professional artistry.

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Creatives 230

Visit Creatives 230, a collaboration led by Rowan’s Photography program in the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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stARTup Gallery

View information about the stARTup Gallery in the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. With over 100 student works on display, we provide these emerging student artists with a platform to exhibit and sell their work, supporting their artistic and entrepreneurial growth.

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2026 High School Photo Contest

Click here to learn more about Rowan's 2026 High School Photography contest.