VCU Photography & Film

Digital Mini DV Camera: $2,250 - $2,800

35mm SLR Manual Camera: $200 – $400

Camera tripod $400

Light meter $200-$300

Desktop or Laptop Computer**: $1,500 – $2,700

External Computer Drive: $300

Computer Software: $500 – $1,000

Film/CDs/DVDs: $700+/ yr

Small Film Processing Equipment: $100/yr sophomore year only

Photographic Lab Chemicals: $100/yr sophomore year only


* Suggested or optional requirement

** Laptop computers can be leased from the school. Visit the School of the Arts for more info.

Note: Previously owned cameras can be purchased for a large savings. Do not buy any cameras or equipment until you attend your first studio class meeting.