looking for college in U.S.A.

[paschtrot]

We are two friends interested in studying photography and

cinematography in USA. I am m/26, undergraduate and a professional

photographer. I am interested in undergraduate cinematography and

film studies. My friend is f/22, will be completing her post-

graduate studies in history next year,and is practising photography

as a hobby. She is interested in post-graduate studies in still

photograhy. We are looking for institutions with a good career

prospect,faculty,technical support etc.,financial-aid schemes for

overseas students and a congenial environment and in a visually

interesting place. A good library will be of much help. We would

like to be in the same institution but at least we need to stay

within easily commutable distance. If anyone can provide us with

suitable information it would be of much help and very much

appreciated.

Pasch

[paschtrot]

Also, we are in need of information on the system of formal studies in U.S.A. Thank you.

[will_legge]

Except "visually interesting place," Rochester Institute of Technology covers your bases. I'm not sure of foreign student aid packages as I was not a foreign student.

 

I believe New York City and Boston would have the colleges to allow you both to do what you want and be together.

 

Unless your friend has an outstanding portfolio, getting into a Masters program is going to be very hard. She may think of applying for an udergraduate as a transfer student. She would most likely not have to take the required courses outside her field of study. She may also get credit for her portfolio, but the better schools usually don't allow that.

 

In the US an Associate's degree is a two-year undergraduate degree, a Bachelor's degree is a four-year undergradute, a Master's degree is a two-year graduate. There are no PhDs in studio art.

[eliana_correia]

Hello Saumya - I was searching for Master?s courses in Cinematography in the USA and found your forum request.

I was looking forwards to hear about your personnal experience if you made it as a cinematographer in the usa.

Thank you!