Study Photography in
New York
Find your voice, build your skillset, and work with leading photographers
ICP's One-Year Certificate Programs offer advanced students an intensive year to strengthen their vision, refine techniques, and explore the many disciplines informing media and art today.
Students can choose between two onsite tracks: Creative Practices or Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism.
Onsite classes take place at ICP in the creative community on the Lower East Side.
ICP is an SEVP-authorized institution, we provide Form I-20 to international students obtaining F-1 student visa for full-time study and can accept I-20 transfers.
Learn more about ICP's One-Year Certificate Programs
Format
Onsite at ICP
Duration
August to June
Course Hours
30 hours
Application Due Date
Rolling Admissions
"During my year at ICP, I was able to develop a project with the help of incredible mentors professionals who I really admire."
Anh Nguyen, DOC '24
“I wouldn't have found the confidence in being me or being an artist without the community and classes I got through ICP.”
Fie Frühwirth , CP '18
What You Can Achieve
Develop your unique visual voice and complete a significant portfolio project, preparing you to excel in visual storytelling.
Gain the skills, creativity, and social awareness needed to advance your career as an impactful image maker.
Present your work in an end-of-year exhibition, showcasing your long-term projects from the program.
Participate in a portfolio review with leading photo editors, curators, and established photographers from the ICP community.