Photography programs usually include a variety of subjects, including composition, aesthetic theory, lighting, development, processing, and even ethics. Students may work with digital or film cameras to produce a variety of images.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.