Photography Colleges

Photography colleges & schools can teach you the skills you desire, whether you want to specialize in portrait, commercial, or industrial photography, or work freelance in a multitude of areas. You can earn your qualifications from one of the top schools listed below and you could find yourself working anywhere in the world. A photography school will also teach you about shutter speed, white balance, ISO speed, filters, and the types of camera lenses: telephoto, macro, wide angle, and zoom.

Antonelli College - This program teaches fundamentals and composition to the Macintosh Photo Lab, 35 millimeter to large format cameras, and digital photography. Advanced lighting, multimedia authoring, desktop publishing, portraiture, photojournalism, and sports photography combine with print and film manipulation, alternative imaging and on-location set management for the development of a professional portfolio. Prepare for entry-level position as a commercial advertising photographer, portrait and wedding photographer, audio-visual-slide producer, corporate photographer, photographic lab technician, or freelancer. Campus Locations: Cincinnati , OH; Hattiesburg and Jackson, MS • Degree - Photography

Brooks Institute of Photography - From its beginnings, Brooks Institute has followed the philosophy of "learn by doing." Students can gain the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed in visual communications. Brooks Institute's programs are designed for anyone who aspires to a career in Graphic Design, Photojournalism, Film and Video Production, Web Design or Photography as well as working visual artists who seek new skills to advance their careers. Brooks is a leader in visual arts education with an outstanding faculty, and beautiful locations in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California. As we enter the era of global communication, we will continue to provide one of the finest educations in visual communications available. Campus Location: Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Arts • Film and Video Production • Professional Photography Master of Science • Professional Photography

Brown College - Brown College is dedicated to providing quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by competent and dedicated faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The programs emphasize hands-on training, are designed to be relevant to employers' needs, and focus on areas that offer promising career opportunities. The Bachelor of Science in Digital Photography program can prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities within the photographic industry. Students receive a broad overview of photographic history, principles, processes, and techniques that enable them to construct creative and technically proficient photographs. Computer software, printing technology, and studio and location equipment are used to create, enhance, and modify digital images, while portraiture, photojournalism, and commercial photography projects allow students to develop artistic style and theoretical vision. Campus Location: Mendota Heights (near Minneapolis/St. Paul), Minnesota • Bachelor of Science in Digital Photography

Briarcliffe College - Briarcliffe College, an institution of higher education located in suburban Long Island, offers professional educational programs in selected fields of business, technology, and graphic design at the diploma, associate, and baccalaureate levels to a diverse body of traditional and non-traditional students. The College's mission is to promote a professional learning environment that educates and empowers students to initiate, advance, or change their careers and engage in life-long learning. The College strives to fulfill its mission by providing specialized academic programs that coherently integrate theory and contemporary practice, utilize industry-current technologies, refine students' critical thinking, writing, speaking, and numeracy skills, and incorporate liberal arts course offerings. Campus Locations: Bethpage and Patchogue, NY Associate Degree Program • Digital Photography

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University - Acquire the digital skills you need from one of the nation's most respected universities. The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University is the leader in providing hands-on, career-track programs in today's hottest digital arts fields. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, you'll benefit from CDIA's programs in 3D Animation, Photography, Filmmaking, or Graphics & Web Design. Designed to be on the cutting edge, this certificate program trains students in everything from basic photography and digital capture, to digital workflows and essential business skills for a career in professional photography. The certificate concentrates on preparing students for a future as highly skilled, much sought-after professional portrait photographers as well as giving the tools necessary to enter the competitive world of commercial photography. In-depth photographic assistant training, portfolio reviews and hands-on instruction combined with unprecedented instructor-led shooting time are the cornerstones of this certificate. Campus Location: Waltham, MA Certificate Programs in: • 3D Animation • Filmmaking • Graphics and Web Design • Photography

Harrington College of Design - It’s time to design your future. Located in the heart of Chicago’s famous ‘Loop’, the Harrington College of Design has been providing professional design education for over 70 years. Day and evening classes are offered and financial aid is available for those who qualify. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Digital Photography is a five-semester professional digital photography training program using practical techniques and applications for photography, while helping strengthen your unique artistic style. It is designed to prepare students with understanding of the fundamentals of photography, imaging and studio practices as well as provide a strong balance of business and technical skills. Campus Location: Chicago, Illinois • Associate of Applied Science - Digital Photography

International Academy of Design and Technology - You have taken the first step toward preparing for a new and rewarding career. We offer a curriculum with courses that are designed to incorporate industry-specific classes with the crucial business skills students will need to excel. We are proud of the innovative learning environment we have created as it focuses on a student’s educational development as well as their personal growth. The Associate of Science Degree in Digital Photography can address and meet traditional photographic skills as well as emerging technical skills defined in the current daily tasks of photographers. The program is designed to provide graduates with skills in areas enabling them to adapt and keep pace with the rate of change of technology and needs of the job market. Graduates can be prepared to seek careers in the photography field ranging from wedding and portrait photography to photojournalism and advertising photography. Campus Location: Tampa, FL Associate of Science • Digital Photography • Digital Production

McIntosh College - McIntosh College was founded with one goal in mind - To put students on the path towards a successful and rewarding career! Among colleges in New Hampshire, we offer quality career training, along with degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields. At McIntosh, our experienced instructors come from a variety of professional backgrounds. They can help you gain the hands-on knowledge you'll need to be successful in the real world. And our classes are small, so you can get focused attention. Our educational programs are structured so you can take day or evening classes to fit your schedule, learn a new field, and earn your degree or complete your certificate program in as little as 15 months! Plus, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Campus Location: Dover, NH • Associate of Science in Professional Photography

Nossi College of Art - For more than 30 years, Nossi College of Art, located north of Nashville, has been helping art students from around the world achieve their dreams. Our educational programs in photography, commercial art and computer design have helped our graduates begin successful careers in graphic design, publishing, and more. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Campus Location: Located near Nashville in Goodlettsville, TN Associate's Degree • Commercial Art • Commercial Digital Photography

Oakbridge Academy of Arts - The Oakbridge Academy of Arts is an art school and a photography school that specializes in career educational opportunities and training for the student who wants to gain the working knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive visual arts society. The curricula at the art school and the photography school are designed to offer students a concentrated study. Our approach to career education provides each individual with the training to actualize his or her potential for growth. The Academy works with each student on an individual basis towards their competency as a visual artist or professional photographer. Oakbridge Academy of Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Campus Location: Lower Burrell, PA • Associate of Specialized Technology in Photography

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