what school?

Question

well i am not going to collage/university for a while but i was wondering that is a good school to take photography. I don't want to take resedence but if i have to a will (i live in ottawa).

Answer 1

Schools are great but if you really want to get thrown into it you should find a photog and work as an assistant. You'll have to set up lights, sling cameras and lenses and do a lot of "helper" type stuff but if you find a good photog they will be teaching you along the way. I have talked to a few photogs that started thay way and they learned more in 3 years as a "grip" or appretice type thingy than a lot of people learned in a traditional school. Check into it, it may be something that'll work for you. Good luck in what ever you do though!

Answer 2

Go to http://www.nyip.com/ and find out if this is worth your while. Consider taking a correspondence course if you feel that you have the disclipline that you don't require reminders to do your assignments or you don't get bored when the assignments start to challenge you.

Otherwise, consider taking seminar-like classes (not like a traditional "classroom" setting) with the YMCA/YWCA or Boys/Girls Club or a community college. It is really fun and informal. By the way, what you learn in a single beginner's class will help you decide on what you really want to do with your life. You'll have, at least, a hobby that will be with you for the rest of your lilfe and you will never see things the same again. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 3

To begin with you have to ask yourself the question of whether you are more interested in commercial photography i.e.product photography, wedding photography, event photography, or are you more interested in fine art photography. Each field of photography is unique in their teaching approach. So my suggestion to you is that if you are not confident about which field you are interested in is to consider a school that offers both fine art and commercial. The best way to consider a school is to call the dean of the art or photo department, they are usually very helpful in deciding whether or not you would be able to take full advantage of their program.

Answer 4

Look for classes at a Community College or a University Extension. They generally have an excellent assortment of classes on photography.

Answer 5

I went to Randolph Technical College, in Asheboro, NC. This was back in the 1970's. Back then, it was one of the top 3 photo schools in the country. They covered all types of photography from journalistic to commercial to portrait and even fine art. We were taught everything from photo chemistry to photo composition, both in B&W and in color. We were required to process ALL our film and prints. No send out work!l In 5 semesters you earned an Applied Science Degree with a major in photograpy. There was even a work study program for one semester. We were all sent to work study at Alderman's Studios, in North Carolina. This was the largest commercial photography studio in the world at the time, specializing in photographing furniture and building large sets for everyting from sofas and chairs to pianos! the still do most of the catalogue work you see for the major US furniture companies. I highly recommend a photo specialty school. They also bring in work fairs, with studios, and other businesses who are looking for new photographic talent to hire. Just my 2 cents!

Answer 6

dont go to school youwill be wasting your money
spend it on books and camera equipment instead I guarantee you will be better off not having gone to school and getting into a huge debt load for an arts diploma. you can always take courses through Henrys too. I believe there is one in Ottawa. check them out and keep it fun.

Answer 7

if you really want to learn photography, make friends with a japanese tourist