kimberly_ross Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 <p>As someone new to the field, I'd appreciate information on which U.S.-based schools/programs are c onsidered "the best" in the country for photography. In other words, what are the leading educational institutions for professional photography degrees in terms of (1) commercial photography, (2) fine arts photography, and ( 3) photojournalism/documentary photography?</strong><br> I am looking for a solid education in order to improve my technical skills, make industry connections, learn about business aspects of photography, not just a good school name to put on my resume - since I realize that the act ual certificate or degree in arts matters less than talent and the photos themselves! Thanks!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank uhlig Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 <p>I think the school of hard knocks is still the most challenging and best overall.</p> <p>How can you learn to be a painter, a poet? Any schools out there worth the time and money? To become a creative nobel prize writer, photographer? I doubt that.</p> <p>Now if you want to become a professional, not an art photographer, then of course there are courses and curricula with connections etc. But these schools will rarely advance the art of photography; but maybe I am wrong as i am struggling with myself by myself to find and create beauty and reflect the world in photos without any school degree ...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury_cohen Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 <p>Commercial Photography; Art Center College of Design (Pasadena, CA) is one of the best. For wedding/portrait Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxphotocat Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 <p>SCAD has a very strong overall program. A variety of faculty, excellent facilities and has campuses in 4 locations: Savannah & Atlanta GA, Lacoste France, and Hong Kong. Get a degree and be able to add the experience of living at least one term in another part of the world.</p> <p>My 2 cents.</p> <p>Mark</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_pogoff1 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 <p>I have the same question as Kimberly but with the added constraint that I must use distance learning; I cannot up and move to another city for any length with a family at home.</p> <p>I'm particularly interested in hearing feedback about NYIP. Any others schools operate according to the same model as NYIP (distance learning)?</p> <p>Thanks for any advice,</p> <p>David</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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