i'm going to be a high school junior.
I'd want to learn photography to learn the skill....and i think it would be so much fun b/c of how hands on it is.
but art history is an ap course, i'm interested in art, and we get to go to galleries and art museums a couple times a year.
please list pros and cons in your answer.
2007-03-11 10:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by bree 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
halie g-
sweet of you, but i'm going to be a junior not a freshman so i've been through the ropes before.
and if everyone could explaaaain their choice...that'd be appreciated.
2007-03-11 10:42:50 · update #1
There are pro's and cons for both sides and really depend on your own goals so these are some things to help you come to your own decision. Try using de Bono's six thinking hats to evaluate with.
Make a list under each hat heading thoughts around each.
White hat. What are
The facts that I know about each. Also worth asking what do I need to know more about?
Black Hat What should I be cautious about
Red Hat. How do I feel about each course
Yellow Hat is the Logical Positive. What benefits do I expect from each course.
Green Hat: Creative thinking What might I do after taking each course? Are there other courses that may give me more than either of these two? etc...
Blue Hat. de Bono likens this to the policeman's hat. It is about control, regulations, restrictions, guidelines, following directions.
In some ways pigeon holing your thought process helps you see what is influencing your decion making and allows you to put weight on one over another.
Here's a list of some other questions to ask yourself:
1. How does each fit in with my long term goals and plans?
2. How does each fit with my short term goals?
3. Is doing photography a burning desire in me or just a something I'd like to know more about someday want.
4. What is my attitude to doing Art History. Some people find the subject boring and make it hard for those who want to be there. If doing it just to get some credit is not necessarily a good way to do the course.
5. What is the rest of your course load like. If it is particularly heavy sometimes a hands on course can break up the study and make going to school worth while from a life is meant to be fun point of view. Having fun reduces stress and may help you lighten up with the more serious subjects. Bearing in mind that photography can have as much academic information to learn depending upon the teacher.
6. What do past students say about the teachers teaching styles?
7. What resources does the school have for each.
(I've seen some pretty meager photography courses getting by with little and others with great equipment. Some specialize in film and others in Digital. Some do both so it is worth finding out more about these things.
2007-03-11 13:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by Reflective Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trips are really cool plus you get college credit. I think you should go for Art History..It's a fun class and in photography there's not a lot you can be taught..
2007-03-11 11:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kanika M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bree-
photography! photography! photography!
Here's why...
Photographs are such an important way of preserving the moments in life.
Are you already a sister, a daughter or a friend to someone in your life?
Do you plan to be a wife or a mother someday?
Think of how meaningful it will be to you now and especially years from now to have images that really capture the essence of the moments with those who are meaningful to you. Not only will it be meaningful to you, but also to those you care about.
besides you can visit galleries and museums in your free time
best of luck with your decision
2007-03-11 13:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by cstoa10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can answer that question for you. but if it was me i'd choose photography because i don't like history. for you- you need to decide for youself.
take it easy, don't get to overwhelmed on choosing your classes because you're starting highschool. your not alone i begin highschool in the fall too!
2007-03-11 10:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think do whatever to help you get a better future in life.
will art help you to your dream job?
2007-03-11 10:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by live.laugh.love♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
art history ...
2007-03-11 10:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it i love thee arts and u can always minor in it instead of majoring in it so u can still have other options
2007-03-11 10:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by jojo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They both sound interesting, but i would do photography......................
2007-03-11 10:29:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!
2007-03-11 10:34:02 · answer #9 · answered by Really Confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋