Creative Practices
The Creative Practices Program fosters diverse photographic approaches in a collaborative learning environment.
The Creative Practices program embraces a diverse range of photographic approaches in an atmosphere of cooperative learning. Students explore and define personal goals while situating their work within broader cultural, artistic, sociopolitical, and psychological contexts.
The innovative curriculum integrates an accelerated study of photographic history, contemporary theory, and craft, complemented by a wide range of electives. This proven structure allows students to explore new directions, ranging from non-traditional documentary narrative, experimental image production and a variety of other media, including video, sound, performance, and installation. By solidifying each student's technical skills and broadening their personal vision, we build a foundation for ongoing, meaningful, and content-driven individual and collective practice.
Program
Highlights
Study with a diverse faculty of top practitioners and professionals in the field.
Access ICP’s state-of-the-art facilities, including digital media labs, analog black-and-white and color darkrooms, lighting studios, and a wide range of equipment for checkout.
Access to ICP's museum, library, collection, and public programs, allowing you to broaden your image making knowledge even further while connecting with ICP's international photography community.
Receive 1:1 professional portfolio reviews with key members of the international photography community.
Participate in an end-of-year exhibition in ICP's Museum
Program Structure
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Two Semesters: Fall (Aug-Dec) and Spring (Jan-May), 15 week/ semester
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Class Hours: A minimum of 18 hours per week required
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Full-Time Commitment: Approximately 40 hours per week, including class hours
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Personalized Registration: One-on-one course registration with the Program Chair based on digital skill assessment; individual schedules vary from student to student
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Course Offerings: Required courses, electives, and weekend and January workshops