Freedom to choose a specialization in higher education according to interests a person has led to a rise in demand for a wide range of creative courses, including Photography.
A perception is that students can take advantage of only a certificate or degree program in the subject, but the three-year degree program in Photography is also an option.
Options available
Chaughule Rajan, director, Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Photography, Pune, says, “In 2011, we began offering courses Diploma in Photography.
Feedback from students revealed that many of them want to pursue further education abroad, where Diploma / Certificate course not influence them.
Thus, in 2018, we introduced a routine three-year degree program, with 50 seats in BA (Commercial Photography) and 25 seats in BA (Photography and Cinematography).
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Since the introduction of a degree program, both programs have seen a steady recognition 80-85% of the total intake capacity, he added.
Ravi Dhingra, a photographer lifestyle and visiting faculty in various institutions, said, “Many photography schools independent and multidisciplinary institution offering a range of six months to a year long diploma and certificate programs Photography.
Over the past few years, the demand for this course continues to increase.
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the course curriculum
Chaughule said that in the first year of a degree program, students are taught all the basic aspects of Photography.
“In the second year, they are taught about the specifics of the river, including Photography Fashion, Food, Portrait, Industry, Products, and more.
In their last year, students choose their area of specialization to their portfolio, which is important for maximum part mark their end, “he said.
Short-term programs have the same structure of the program, which crunched into a period of six months or one year, added Dhingra.
Feasibility, cost structure
Students graduating from the class XII are eligible to apply for a degree program in Photography, said Chaughule.
“They should have a portfolio that allows us to know they are really interested in this field,” he added.
Photography higher education requires investment in the form of cameras, laptops, and associated software, which makes it a bit expensive option for students.
“Our fee structure is Rs 12 lakh for three years.
Students are also required to carry basic camera and laptop.
We know this is a little high, but our focus is to receive students serious about a career in photography.
Higher costs will ensure this, “said Chaughule.
Dhingra says that whatever is good photography course will cost students anywhere between Rs 2 ½ – 4 lakh.
“However, these costs do not include the cost of a good camera and a laptop,” he said.
career choice
Dhingra said, “Various professionals come to the institution as a guest lecturer Photography.
They act as a window to the students in a variety of career options available.
Some have even taken as an apprentice.
Once they have learned from the experts, students move to establish their name in the industry.
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Chaughule say that every year, the institute hosts photography exhibition, in which students showcase their best work.
“Experts from all aspects of the industry come to the exhibition.
They can hire a student for a specific task or even as an assistant, “he said.
Both Dhingra and Chaughule agree that taking a job is not a financially viable option for students Photography.
“The work will be paid a minimum.
While spending the early years of training with industry experts is a good idea, Photography students know that they will need to strike out on their own.
good photographer can earn up to Rs 50 to 60.000 immediately on completion of their education, depending on the type of task they managed to get, “said Chaughule.
