B.A Photography and Digital Imaging is a three-year programme. Photography with a holistic learning approach through our degree course and be ready to face the challenges of the professional world. The aim of this program is to provide a diverse pathway to aspiring photographers and help them view the world in a completely different way through their camera lens.
The course basically provides a path for all the students who love photography or want to learn every aspect of photography in order to be a successful photographer. The photography program is designed to offer specialization in photography to the students and help them in attaining the technical knowledge required to excel as a photographer.
B.A Photography and Digital Imaging Highlights
Course Name |
B.A Photography and Digital Imaging |
Course Specialization |
Photography and Digital Images |
Course Duration |
3 Years |
Examination Type |
Semester based |
Eligibility Criteria |
10+2 in any stream from a recognized college or university |
Age |
No Age Limit |
Admission Process |
Merit-based |
Average Starting Salary |
INR 3,00,000-15,00,000 |
Job Profiles |
movie directing, freelance photography, photojournalism, camera operating, film and video editing, or visual effects editing |
Eligibility Criteria for B.A Photography and Digital Imaging
1. Candidates must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board in any discipline.
2. Candidates should have secured a minimum aggregate score of 45% or more in subjects.
3. They must have a minimum aggregate of 55% to qualify for the program.
Admission Process
1. Colleges publish notice of admission on their website from June when most Indian universities would have finished degree exams.
2. Candidate to apply for each college, as each college considers each mark the cut-off mark.
3. Some private colleges and deemed universities perform their counselling process by conducting their university-level entrance exams.
4. Some colleges require a minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination.
5. Candidates who qualify for the test are called for an interview before the final seat allotment.
Career after B.A Photography and Digital Imaging
The big role played by Photography and Digital Imaging in the film and media industry has led to a huge demand for successful students with a Digital Image background. With the emergence of high technology in the film and media industry, the course teaches how to manage and use high technology like drones, ultra HD technology, high-tech cameras, 3D technology and many others.
Many leading companies and organizations release jobs for multiple sectors. After completing this course, the students can also do a government job alongside various private positions. There is enough scope after doing this course. Candidates can work in materials production, development, and research in the industrial sector, or as materials experts in high-level consultancy and management positions.
Film, Photography and Media graduates can look forward to prospective careers such as movie directing, freelance photography, photojournalism, camera operating, film and video editing, or visual effects editing. The students can aspire for getting jobs at various educational institutions, tuition centres, research centres, accountant centres, etc. The average pay that an applicant can receive on passing the can go from INR 3 LPA to 5 LPA.
B.A Photography and Digital Imaging Syllabus
Semester I |
Semester II |
Introduction of Media |
Idea & Concept Development |
Media Technology |
Pre-Production Techniques |
Media Aesthetics |
Media Technology II |
History of Photography |
Framing and Composition |
Basics of Photography |
Studio Lighting - I |
Foundation Skills - I |
Foundation Skills – II |
Semester III |
Semester IV |
Media Production Ecosystem |
Business of Media |
Media & Psychology |
Introduction to Fashion, People & Portrait |
Media Technology II |
Introduction to Product Photography |
Studio Lighting - II |
Media Laws & Ethics |
Colour Theory and Texture |
Indian Constitution & Environmental Studies |
Introduction to Still Life |
Disaster Management |
Indian Society and Logic |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
Introduction to Photo Journalism |
Advance Fashion, People & Portrait Photography |
Introduction to Sports Photography |
Advance Product Photography |
Introduction to Landscape and Wildlife Photography |
Digital Marketing |
Introduction to Travel Photography |
Careers & Portfolio Making |
Introduction to Advertising Photography |
Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Sustainability |
Introduction to Industrial, Interior & Architectural photography |
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