New England School of Photography or Center for Digital Imaging Arts in Education & Resource Posted November 4, 2007 This may be too late for you, but here are some thoughts: I recently went to NESOP as a full-time student and previously as a workshop student. NESOP is a very intense program and will teach your son endless amounts about everything technical, film or digital. There is a lot of pressure for deadlines, but critique is the reward. I was an older student at this school, whereas most students were your son's age. first off, he will need to buy a digital camera (SLR) and a laptop from the start. So, if he's all set with these items, he's got a financial head start. There are several different tracks to take the second year of the program, fine art or commercial-related. The facilities are great, lots of darkrooms, use of equipment, high end monitors equipped with the latest software and Epson printers. There are issues with this school, like any other, but all in all, I think it is a rich experience. HOWEVER, if your son is sure about continuing as an artist, a BFA would serve him better. NESOP is a bit too- narrow-minded to begin with. From my experience and talking to other students and professors, Mass Art is the school of choice! Hope this is helpful.
New England School of Photography or Center for Digital Imaging Arts
in Education & Resource
Posted
This may be too late for you, but here are some thoughts: I recently went to NESOP as a
full-time student and previously as a workshop student.
NESOP is a very intense program and will teach your son endless amounts about
everything technical, film or digital. There is a lot of pressure for deadlines, but critique is
the reward. I was an older student at this school, whereas most students were your son's
age. first off, he will need to buy a digital camera (SLR) and a laptop from the start. So, if
he's all set with these items, he's got a financial head start.
There are several different tracks to take the second year of the program, fine art or
commercial-related. The facilities are great, lots of darkrooms, use of equipment, high
end
monitors equipped with the latest software and Epson printers. There are issues with this
school, like any other, but all in all, I think it is a rich experience. HOWEVER, if your son is
sure about continuing as an artist, a BFA would serve him better. NESOP is a bit too-
narrow-minded to begin with. From my experience and talking to other students and
professors, Mass Art is the school of choice! Hope this is helpful.