Photography @ EMU

 

Eastern Mennonite University offers one of the few photography majors at a Christian college. Our program emphasizes proficiency in the digital arena. Students learn studio/field practices, study visual theory, and engage the community through documentary work . The EMU photo major unfolds in the context of our Christian liberal arts community, a multicultural, peace-oriented environment that values effective cross-cultural communication and passionate engagement with the world. We prepare students for a range of photographic possibilities from studio/freelance positions to further graduate training.

 

Students in VACA photo classes have access to our collection of over twenty Canon digital SLRs and lenses at no charge (beyond standard lab fees). In addition to mid-level SLRs for intro students, the collection includes high end Canon SLRs for HD video production and an infrared camera for alternative processes. We have more than thirty additional lenses available for checkout. These include macro, telephoto, fisheye and high end prime lenses. With the addition of our Conservation Photo class, students now have access to underwater cameras and auto-triggered field cameras.

 

VACA student work has received attention from national and international media. The Washington Post covered our class documentary on the Kurdish community in Harrisonburg, and the BBC ran student photos from the documentary on their Web site.

 

To learn more about the Photography major @ EMU, visit our main web site.

 

To see galleries of  student work, use the drop down menu above.