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Associate of Photography

Napa Valley College

  • Napa, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Photography to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in exploring photography
  • Situating photography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Photographer in the creative industries

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: history context and near-future of photography
  • Exploring photography
  • Situating photography
  • Photography and the world
  • Live assignments
  • Materials and making
  • Publishing
  • Typography
  • Telling stories
  • Digital marketing and encountering objects.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of U.S. High school graduation with transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service
  • English proficiency by test or waiver.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a U.S. High school graduation, Foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • TOEFL PBT 450
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: Fall materials by May 1
  2. Spring by October Complete the online application (CCCApply) and select your programme. Upload passport copy
  3. Bank statement dated within 3 months showing 32
  4. 866 USD
  5. English test scores and evaluated transcripts
  6. Financial Certification Form if sponsored. Receive the I-20
  7. Then apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,984 USD
Application fee$25 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNapa Campus
Faculty or schoolArts and Humanities
DepartmentPhotography
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.