Capture the world through a professional lens with the Casper College photography program. Photography is more than just a snapshot; it is a blend of technical precision, historical context, and creative vision. Whether you are a traditional student looking to build a professional portfolio or a nontraditional learner mastering the shift from film to digital, our program provides the immersive training you need. You will explore everything from traditional darkroom techniques to cutting-edge digital manipulation and commercial lighting.
We offer a premier Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree designed for deep artistic development and seamless university transfer.
Casper College is a national leader in “affordable excellence,” consistently ranking as one of the best values for higher education in Wyoming. We are committed to helping you understand the investment you are making in your future by providing transparent cost information and personalized support. While individual costs vary based on residency and course load, many students use a combination of federal grants, the Hathaway Scholarship, and other funding sources to help manage their educational expenses.
We encourage you to use our net price calculator and contact our financial aid office for a customized estimate of your costs and aid eligibility.
The ability to produce high-quality visual content is a high-demand skill in the modern digital landscape.
Casper College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). This prestigious accreditation ensures that our visual arts and photography curriculum meets the highest national standards for artistic and academic excellence.
The Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Photography is specifically engineered as a transfer degree. Unlike a general associate degree, the A.F.A. focuses heavily on major-specific studio work, preparing you to enter a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program as a junior. Through the WyoTransfer system and our partnerships with regional universities, your credits transition smoothly to four-year institutions. By starting at CC, you build a competitive portfolio in small, faculty-led classes—an advantage that often leads to success in university admissions and scholarship applications. Learn more at Transfer Agreements.
The School of Fine Arts and Humanities at Casper College hosts amazing music, dance, theatre, visual art, writing and language events every year.
Check out all the possibilities by visiting CC Arts.
Students have access to both analog and digital photography facilities, including darkrooms, lighting studios, and digital labs. Equipment checkout includes film and digital cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and related accessories. Facilities support a range of processes from traditional darkroom printing to digital workflows.
Yes. The program introduces students to both analog and digital photography. Coursework includes film exposure, development, and printing alongside digital capture, editing, and output. This approach provides a broad technical foundation across photographic methods.
The program focuses on developing technical skills, critical thinking, and portfolio work. Students complete a range of projects that build toward a cohesive body of work, preparing them for transfer to four-year programs or entry into creative fields related to photography and visual media.
I quickly fell in love with Casper College because of the amazing hands-on learning opportunities and portfolio-building that would prepare me for a successful career.
Department Chair; Art Instructor
Fine Arts and Humanities Academic Assistant
Dean, School of Fine Arts and Humanities
Visual Arts Instructor
