Chicago, Illinois, Photography Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Photography, Digital Photography, Visual Communication, Film, Video, Cinematography...
Surrounding Areas: Berwyn, Clarendon Hills, Clearing, Countryside, Englewood, Franklin Park, Norridge, Oak Lawn, Skokie...
Surrounding ZIP Codes: 60077, 60131, 60301, 60304, 60402, 60453, 60514, 60601, 60621, 60664, 60701, 60804...

The city of Chicago is located where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan. Once a small pioneer settlement, the city population has grown to nearly 2,900,000 residents in an area covering 222 square miles. Diverse in its heritage and culture, opportunities to view and appreciate art abound. There are art galleries, studios, and centers; museums; and fine architecture to appreciate. Students in the arts will enjoy learning in an area that is known for being supportive of institutions and businesses devoted to encouraging the arts.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

Programs: Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Photography, Photographic Imaging

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in photography and photographic imaging. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

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The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago

Chicago, IL US

About: Welcome to The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago. Whether you are looking for a career in fashion, culinary arts, media arts, interior design or visual communications, we offer creative education in one of the world's premier cities. Our faculty provides instruction based on their expertise working in their fields. And the city of Chicago provides a unique backdrop. With two locations downtown, our college offers the opportunity not only to learn in the classroom, but also through the many events and experiences that come with immersing yourself right in the middle of downtown Chicago.

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American Academy of Art

Chicago, IL US

About: The American Academy of Art continues to build on it's excellent reputation of educating successful, professional artists. The Academy believes an artist must develop mastery of materials and understand how to depict the world in a realistic style. Since 1923, the American Academy of art has prepared students to enter leading galleries, advertising agencies and design and animation studios. The Academy is located at 332 S. Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago's education and museum district. The campus includes the Bill L. Parks Gallery with revolving exhibitions and the Irving Shapiro Library collection of specialized art resources. The American Academy of Art maintains a Career Services office to assist students and graduates with their job search.

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The Illinois Institute of Art - Tinley Park

Tinley Park, IL US

About: From video games and movies, to magazines and living spaces. From the clothes we wear, to the food we eat. It all started in the mind of a creative professional. There's a growing demand for innovative thinking, and the creative revolution is opening new opportunities every day. With a focused education from The Illinois Institute of Art - Tinley Park, you can become a part of it.

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Harrington College of Design

Chicago, IL US

About: Since our founding almost 70 years ago, our sole objective has been to prepare graduates for an active interior design role in today's industry - while keeping an eye on tomorrow's human needs for responsible interior environments. We are focused on professional education in the process of creating interiors in all concentrations and institutional interior design.

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Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL US

About: The Institute of Design (ID) at Illinois Institute of Technology is an international leader in teaching systemic, human-centered design. Graduate studies at ID focus on the development of advanced design methods and theories, and on the practical demonstration of their utility. ID offers two professional degrees: the Master of Design and the Master of Design Methods, as well as a research degree, the PhD, which was the first doctoral program in design in the United States. Admission to both the professional education and the research programs is highly competitive.

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