Photography & Content Creation Degree
at Nōssi College of Art & Design
Earn your accelerated Bachelor of Graphic Arts in Photography degree
Why study Photography & Content Creation at Nōssi?
Nōssi is right for you if you're ready to focus on professional skill development from day one — and prefer personal mentorship over large lecture halls.
Train in professional studios with industry-standard equipment
📸 Hands-On Learning That Builds Real-World Confidence
At Nossi College of Art & Design, your Photography & Content Creation Degree begins behind the camera but expands far beyond it. Students learn to tell visual stories through composition, lighting, editing, and creative direction. In addition, you’ll explore how images connect to brand storytelling, marketing, and audience engagement—skills today’s content-driven world demands.
Small classes mean personalized instruction: With just 3-7 students per class, working photographers know your name, your strengths, and your portfolio goals from day one.
Learn from working Nashville photographers
🌎 From Studio to Real-World Experience
You’ll sharpen your skills through on-campus studio sessions and off-campus assignments with real clients. For example, students have photographed live events, restaurant menus, and local musicians—building professional portfolios before graduation. As a result, you’ll enter the job market with both creative confidence and business-ready experience.
Build relationships with Nashville's vibrant media scene while you're still in school. Graduate with a network, not just a degree.
Master four core areas for today's content economy
💡 Mentorship That Makes a Difference
Every student learns directly from working photographers, videographers, and creative directors. These mentors share techniques and insight you won’t find in textbooks. Moreover, they help you connect your creative passion to a career path—whether that’s commercial photography, social content production, or visual brand storytelling.
Real client work through required internships: Work with actual Nashville businesses while you're still a student. Graduate with professional experience that strengthens your portfolio.
Financial aid available
Merit scholarships, federal aid, and payment plans make Nōssi affordable. Schedule your tour today to discuss your options with financial aid advisors.
Don’t wait: Classes are filling now!
Your accelerated path to photography expertise
Our Bachelor of Graphic Arts in Photography combines technical mastery, professional mentoring from industry experts, and hands-on experience with real-world projects.
Enrolling at Nōssi College of Art & Design develops practical skills in photography and content creation.
3 ways we build essential photography skills
Explore major photography genres
From portrait and advertising to food, wedding, events, and fashion photography: Graduate with diverse skills valued across multiple photography industries.
Learn video production and social media content creation
While others focus on just still photography, you'll graduate with comprehensive content creation skills that put Nōssi among leading colleges for photography and videography.
Build your business skills alongside your creative vision
Learn client management, project pricing, marketing, ethical AI use, and business fundamentals that separate professional photographers from hobbyists.
The Nōssi AI Approach
Use technology like a creative professional
Develop critical thinking and fundamental skills first
Graduate equipped to support creative teams
Photography classes are filling now!
Photography education Nashville professionals trust
Every photography course at Nōssi in Nashville builds essential industry skills.
Examples of courses you will take
Semester 4
Photojournalism
Introduction to Video and Film
Landscape Photography
General Education Course
Semester 5
The Business of Photography I
Commercial Advertising
Portrait Photography
General Education Course
Semester 6
Digital Marketing
Advanced Image Processing
Model Fashion Photography
General Education Course
Semester 7
Food Photography
Advanced Commercial Advertising
Social Media I
General Education Course
Semester 8
Architectural Photography
Editing Techniques
Social Media II
General Education Course
Semester 9
Concerts and Special Events Photography
Audio Techniques
Wedding Events
General Education Course
Example general education courses
SS 104 - Success Strategies
EN 270 - English
LT 211 - Literature
AH 302 - American History
EN 280 - English: Written and Oral Communication
WC 301 - History of Western Civilization
PS 108 - Psychology
MA 300 - Contemporary Math
HNE 110 - Heatlth, Nutrition, Exercise Science
132 curriculum hours total, plus required internships and our available PACE program, which add real client work to build your professional portfolio.
Learn from working photography professionals
Your instructors represent the quality you expect from leading photography colleges in Tennessee. They’re active Nashville photographers and creative professionals who bring current industry experience directly into your classroom.
Tom Stanford B.A.
Photography Program Director
“Photography is a great tool for a student to interpret and capture their world. It’s an individual exercise where a creative decides where to go, what to shoot and when to press the shutter.”
Tom Stanford is passionate about photography and enjoys helping others improve their skills through teaching, mentoring & coaching. Our instructors are professional photographers and they’ll teach the techniques, but will take a lifetime to master the craft.
Background:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Photography from Texas A&M/Commerce. Worked for newspapers in TX, LA and TN.
- Photography Director at The Tennessean from 1996-2014. Experience in digital photography, videography and creating multimedia. Coordinated visual coverage for the historic 2010 flood in Nashville, the paper was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
- Experience covering the NFL, NHL, SEC, music festivals and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Involved in several book projects including Nashville: Hills of Harmony, Flood 2010: Chronicled By The Tennessean, Tennessee Titans: Celebrating the First and he photographed Historic Presbyterian Churches of Tennessee.”
Student portfolio showcase
Our photography students build portfolios that demonstrate professional skills. From traditional studio lighting to food photography and social media content, these projects demonstrate the technical skills and creative vision that employers want.
Career opportunities with a Photography degree
Nōssi Photography graduates will have the education to pursue a wide variety of photography positions.
Career paths for photography graduates:
- Commercial Photographer
- Wedding Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Event Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Fashion Photographer
- Food Photographer
- Portrait Photographer
- Photo Studio Owner
- Social Media Content Creator
- Video Content Producer
- Photo Retouching Specialist
- Freelance Photography Business Owner
- Creative Director
- Photography Editor
Career paths represent potential opportunities. Individual outcomes vary based on skills, experience, and market conditions.
The next step is easy
Spring 2026 applications are open, and our small classes fill quickly. Next steps:
- Tour our design labs and see where you'll create
- Meet our team and get your questions answered personally
- Apply! We're accepting applications now
Scholarships and financial aid available. Don't let cost keep you from your creative dreams.
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Nōssi provides education and training; employment outcomes depend on individual effort and market conditions.