<p>Dd just heard about this school and was wondering about it. Her major will be photography. Anyone know anything at all?</p>
<p>My son is transferring there this Spring....the art department has a really good reputation. He just sent in his portfolio to be a graphics design major and he is double majoring in Comm & media. I love the school and have visited numerous times. The campus is within walking distance to the town which has loads of restaurants, coffee houses, funky shops and an artsy vibe. There are mountains, farms, hiking and boating in the area yet Poughkeepsie's malls are close by for shopping. I think it's a great location - about an hour and a half from NYC yet you're really in the country up there. I could try and answer any questions.</p>
<p>Love the area. I know one very well-respected Graphic Design professor at SCAD that attended Suny New Paltz for his BFA. Don't know about the photo program, but reasonable proximity to NYC is a plus.</p>
<p>Point to keep in mind is...doesshe wish to specialize in commercial photographyor photojournalism? Find out how the program addresses these distinct areas and compare to other curricula.</p>