BS in Digital Design Degree Online | Photographic Design

120

Credit Hours

Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Capture and Preserve Life’s Important Moments with Liberty’s Digital Design Degree Online

Photography is much more than a hobby, something you do to fill scrapbooks, or a way to capture sunsets. Photography can be used to tell stories. Pictures encapsulate moments in time, document change, challenge beliefs, and inspire action by stirring emotions people may not realize they have. Photography epitomizes the youthful human spirit – free-willed and forward-looking yet nostalgic, distinctly poignant, and expressive of an unspoken yearning for something that is or once was.

Like any form of art, photography often requires training and practice to perfect it. That’s why conferring Liberty University online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Design – Photographic Design can help you harness this power. Our bachelor’s degree in digital design – photographic design offers you invaluable resources and knowledge that you can use to take your career further.

Whether you hope to work for a marketing firm, become a freelance photographer, or pursue graduate studies, our digital design and photography classes online can help you achieve your professional goals. Don’t let the opportunity to earn a life-changing credential pass – partner with us, gain valuable knowledge, hone your skills, and become a standout storyteller with Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Design – Photographic Design.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Digital Media Degree Online – Photographic Design?

A digital design degree online in photographic design can prepare you to experience and impact different cultures. Using state-of-the-art tools for industry-standard design and photography, this degree can teach you to create meaningful narratives and tell stories that capture the hearts and minds of audiences. In addition, this photographic design degree is taught by expert professors whose passion for design and photography is preceded only by their commitment to your success.

This photography degree program also allows you to gain real-world experience through a practicum and an internship. Our online photography degree gives you the opportunity to gain marketable, real-world experience that can help set you apart in job candidate pools.

Capitalize on this promising industry trend. Apply today, earn a degree that you can use to pursue a rewarding job, and turn your passion for photography and digital design into a career you’ll love.

What Will You Study in a Digital Media Online Degree in Photography?

At Liberty, we strive to develop well-rounded graduates who use what they learn to serve individual clients, large companies, and small businesses alike. In addition to offering a set of general education courses, our BS in Digital Design – Photographic Design degree consists of 2 sections: core digital design courses and photography-specific courses.

In the core courses, you will be introduced to 2D and 3D design. You’ll also study the history of art, 20^th– and 21^st-century art, and how art intersects with culture and technology. The core section of our online digital design degree is rounded out by an introduction to graphic design.

In the photographic design specialization, you will study typography, vector illustration, and digital imaging. You will also have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of graphic design. In addition, the photography specialization covers digital photography, professional practices for photographers, principles of marketing, and the fundamentals of editing. You will also study digital promotion techniques and strategic communication.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

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Veterans/Retirees
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Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the BS in Digital Design Degree Online – Photographic Design

How do I know I am getting a quality education?

By choosing Liberty, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for an online format. Liberty is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can pursue your online degree with confidence, knowing that our programs have met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements. Partner with us and hone your skill set as you prepare to lead with integrity in your career!

How can I combine my faith and my degree?

As part of our mission to Train Champions for Christ, our online classes in photographic and digital design incorporate a biblical worldview. We don’t just view digital and photographic design as areas of study; we view them as callings – ways to celebrate God’s creation and His intelligent design. Earning your online photography degree from Liberty can help you become a principled leader who pursues standards of personal and professional excellence.

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Capture and Preserve Life’s Important Moments with Liberty’s Digital Design Degree Online

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