Photojournalism | Point Park University

Fall 2019: B.A. in Journalism to replace B.A. in Photojournalism Degree. Learn More

Beginning Fall 2019, the School of Communication is offering a multiplatform journalism degree that will prepare you to work in a variety of formats.

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism — formerly Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism — will expose you to a variety of photography, writing, reporting, design and multimedia courses, so you can learn how to effectively combine words and visuals.

Beginning day one, you have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including the darkroom, digital photography lab and computer classrooms.

Additionally, you can join student-run media and organizations, and publish your work regionally and nationally through the Point Park News Service. Freelance, volunteer and internship opportunities are plentiful at local newspapers, magazines, photography studios and nonprofit organizations.

A photo major during Point Park's International Media Trip in 2017.

Course Offerings

You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in the journalism major. Some of the courses include:

Black and White Photography
Color Photography
Digital Photo Editing
Documentary Photography
History of Photography
Business of Photography
Multi-Camera Video
Newsgathering and Reporting

Faculty bring industry experience to the classroom

School of Communication faculty members are proven professionals with connections to top media and communication organizations.

Meet the faculty

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Chris Rolinson, M.F.A.

Worked professionally as a photojournalist at the Herald-Star, Steubenville, Ohio
Facilitated Heart Gallery exhibitions in partnership with the Three Rivers Adoption Council and coordinated a traveling exhibition featuring student work centered on the inauguration of President Barack Obama
Teaches photojournalism and environmental journalism classes

Career Options

With a B.A. degree in journalism, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:

Photojournalist
Multimedia Journalist
Photographer
Documentary Photographer
Photography Editor
Photography Assistant

Alumni success

Learn about where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.

More profiles

Matt Adams, '07

Associate photo editor, National Geographic

Jace Lumley, '12

Photo editor, GQ

News & Features

Dominique Hildebrand '16

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 "As an associate photo editor, it is my responsibility to source images for daily production, breaking news and short feature picture stories. Often, I spend my time trying to illustrate a story that has not been photographed or even more often, cannot be photographed," said Hildebrand.

Nikole Kost '19

Friday, November 2, 2018 Photojournalism major Nikole Kost trained with industry professionals at the 2018 Online News Association Student Conference in Austin, Texas, and is also a Mark of Excellence National Award winner.

#PittsburghMe: Meet Nick Koehler, Photojournalism Major

Monday, April 16, 2018 "When I decided to transfer, Point Park was an easy decision for the Downtown opportunities, the campus and the talented students," Koehler said.