Comments on: Top Photography Schools in the USA to Learn Photography

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:04:10 +0000

Does anyone know anything about the photography program at Virginia Intermont College?

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:43:21 +0000

TEXAS!!!!!

Austin Community College (www.Austincc.edu/photo) in Austin Texas is amazing, and because it is a community college, it is cheap tuition! It is also completely digital.

I am currently a student here and will graduate in August 2010. They offer 2 associate degrees, one in People/Portrait and one in Advertising/Fashion as well as 2 certificate programs (Digital Assistant and Photographic Artist). When I graduate I will have both the associates degrees. I've taken classes in Photoshop, Lightroom, restoration, digital compositing, Corel Painter, Macro/Close Up, Wedding, Landscape, Architecture, In studio and outdoor location Portraits, Commercial/Advertising in studio, Fashion, Portfolio Developement, Studio Management (everything you need to know to build a successful photography business), Marketing: Principles of Selling, and Accounting Basics.

As you can see I am well educated and will have all the knowledge I will need to begin my business when I graduate. It is a wonderful program and I very highly recommend it!

http://www.Austincc.edu/photo If you would like to see my website to see what I have learned... http://www.UniquelyKimberly.com

Good Luck!

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:49 +0000

Hello, Im form Argentina and I would like to take a short photography course in Boston or New York. Please reccommend me anywhere to go and study. Specially for students from abroad.
Thanks!

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:31:30 +0000

Hello, my name is Ray and I would like to know which photography school would be the best to go to please email me back @ iaminbed@yahoo.com, Thank You.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:58:03 +0000

Just found this link - I agree with Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana, it was a wonderful experience.

By: Aditya

Aditya — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:07:59 +0000

Thanks for the list of photography schools.

Please correct the link of Brooks Institute of Photography – Santa Barbara to hhttp://www.brooks.edu

Thanks

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:13:56 +0000

Drexel University in Phillidelphia Pennsylvania

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:28:45 +0000

My daughter plans to major in photography. She has been accepted in the School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth U and at the University of the Arts in Phila.

I prefer VCU but she want to go to Phila. Any ideas on which is better? I would like her to have a strong minor to fall back on.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:41:00 +0000

I dont believe that texas were not on lists.. how sad.. but here is lists,,,,,

Texas Tech University, University of texas, University of houston, University of North texas, Sam Houston state university, Texas A&M at commerce, Stephen F.Austin university, University of Tecas at San antonio, and University of Texas at Dallas.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:13:43 +0000

I am interested in CDIA, has anybody hear anything about it or been there? I would like to hear from some students if your out there! Thanks!

By: Cherith

Cherith — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:15:59 +0000

I am really trying to find an online photography/photojournalism degree. I am a little worried about the online schools, but am limited to them. Any recommendations?

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:30:57 +0000

I think you should add Savannah College of Art and Design to the list. "SCAD":http://www.scad.edu/ to the list it has a really comprehensive art and photography program offering, including film, fashion, web photography besides offering traditional art design courses.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:01:19 +0000

I really love taking photos. Just cetching a moment in time is amazing to look back on latter in life and with every pictcher not only has a thosand words but it holds a memory.

By: Am

Am — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:35:48 +0000

I am taking the nyip course. I really like it. Very useful info. It will teach you what you need to know but you may also want to consider some non credit courses through your local college in the beginig to get you started. That will help you understand aperture and shutter speed basic stuff and the nyip will take you further.

By: corinne

corinne — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:48:12 +0000

looking for schools in maryland/dc area. any suggestions? too many schools listed online with reviews only from themselves! yikes!

By: jen

jen — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:02:42 +0000

There are many art schools in CA. From the north to the south. Just look online. I went to the Academy of Art of San Francisco great for photography, but they will push you in a good why and plan on spending a lot of money on supplies. I will say that each of the art schools are stronger in different areas of photography then others. I would try to stick with schools that have working professionals and make sure you look over the work of the teachers to see if you like it as well.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:44 +0000

are there any more schools in california??

By: April Sue Seiler

April Sue Seiler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:10:31 +0000

As far as the NYIP before Daytona State College formerly Daytona Beach Community College I did pay for the course with NYIP and loved the course work books you got but for me the hands on approach and attention you get at Daytona State College was 100 times better.

By: April Sue Seiler

April Sue Seiler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:03:10 +0000

I have to say as an A.S.Graduate in Photography you left out Daytona State College. The professors are awesome...the facility is new and very complete and they also have the Southeast Museum of Photography which has great artist that come and give lectures just check out the site...http://www.smponline.org/ this school really is a great one for the cost and the 2 year you can convert into the 4 year degree to University of Central Florida.

By: johnjohn

johnjohn — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:38:25 +0000

Randolph Community College In
Asheboro North Carolina
Has A Two Year Assoc.Degree In
Many Photography Areas, Commercial, Wedding,
News,More... Lots Of Cameras, Film,Digital.

By: Lisa D

Lisa D — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:01 +0000

So...nothing in Washington State?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:24:05 +0000

New York Institute of Photography has been sending me a lot of e-mail traffic about their on-line course. Anybody know anything good or bad about this "school"?

By: tim

tim — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:27:30 +0000

Missouri

Webster University

BFA and BA Photo programs.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:09:08 +0000

check out Boston University's College of Communication. Their photojournalism program is outstanding. Sean Elliot, VP of the NPPA graduated from BU, as did Tyler Hicks-award winning photographer for the New York Times.
http://www.bu.edu/com/

By: John

John — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:11:32 +0000

The Art Insitute of Colorado has an AMAZING photography program! The facitilies are expansive and the students have access to over $1million in equipment, almost like a hardlines library! Plus they are an accredited school... This is definitly where I am going...

By: Radoslav

Radoslav — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:31:34 +0000

Great listing, but can anyone recommend strong online programs / courses in professional digital photography?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:35:08 +0000

I recently flew to Savannah and looked at SCAD. It's where i've been planning on attending for over a year now. but when we went and looked at the location for the first time it sort of changed my mind a bit. It's still definitely one of my top options but what i found out was, there is no campus, so if you're looking for that legit college feel it may be a little hard to get. The college basically takes over the whole downtown, which is sort of neat. You can only take a maximum of three classes for the first two or three quarters. When we took a taxi to the hotel he was telling us to stay out of this area and that area, and the admissions department told me that i could never walk around alone at night. so that was a bit sketchy. especially because i am independent and if i wanted to go for a late night coffee run and my roommate was asleep i basically couldn't. aaand the over all cost of tuition and room was pretttty dang high once they finally added it all up. there aren't many locals really either, which my parents thought was a little weird. the town is consisted of tourist and college kids. but why not locals? i wanted that "aww this is where i'm suppose to be feeling" when we landed, but i didn't get it. so i have to start my college search all over again and widen my options before i make a decision. oh and i live an hour away from Brooks. what i've heard is it also is located all over downtown. its fairly expensive indeed, and you can't get your G.E. there. it's a trade school. but it is a very good photography indeed and highly recommended.

By: jDubbyah

jDubbyah — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:18:15 +0000

Come to the UK and study at Coventry's new undergraduate program ! I just co-wrote the course and it's right up to date. Twitter CU_Photography or jDubbyah

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:22:39 +0000

is there any schools in virginia or around?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:19:15 +0000

Daytona State College is a great place to study photography and it should be on that list, the teachers are great and they teach you everything you need to know.

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:46:54 +0000

I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a Bachelor of Art in Photography. The professors are fantastic and are incredibly knowledgeable in their fields, most of them only being adjunct faculty members and working as photographers full time. The labs and resources are great - They still teach conventional photography (which I personally feel is a must) but also have an excellent digital lab.
http://www.colum.edu

By: Don Couch

Don Couch — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:02:17 +0000

I, too, am surprised not to see DBCC's SouthEast Center for Photo/Graphic Studies on the list.

By: William Beem

William Beem — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:41:59 +0000

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Daytona State College (formerly DBCC), which has had an outstanding photography school in Daytona, FL for decades.

By: Michelle Yongue

Michelle Yongue — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:13:02 +0000

Does anyone know what is the better school for photography Antonelli in Cincinnati or Ohio Institute of Photography Technology in Dayton?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:13:02 +0000

Does ASU (Arizona State) have a good photography or graphic desing school?

By: photography schools

photography schools — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:21:42 +0000

Photography is my passion. i was looking for top schools to improve my skills in photography. this list seem to be helpful! thanks for this great list! ill soon get into one of these photography schools.

By: Xavier

Xavier — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:57:01 +0000

The Miami Ad School (easily the best ad school in the country) has an excellent digital photography program.

http://www.miamiadschool.com

School locations in Miami, San Francisco and Minneapolis.
(also in Spain, Germany, Brazil, etc for Quarter Away)

By: Alaa Hajjar

Alaa Hajjar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:21:59 +0000

I leave in Syria how can you help me to learn photography online or in any different way

By: Kenneth Vigh

Kenneth Vigh — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:11:40 +0000

Checkout the Art Academy of Cincinnati for the Communication Arts & Photography curriculum.

No Problem!!

By: Lynnette

Lynnette — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:00:35 +0000

Hard to believe you left out RIT in Rochester NY

The University of the Arts, Drexel and Tyler, all in Philadelphia, have far superior photography programs than the Art Institute.

By: Poonam

Poonam — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:46:29 +0000

Hi i am from mumbai, India.. I am an undergraduate student and i am more interested in pro photography provided a degree course wit not a fat amt of fees.. How about NYIP? Can someone Plz help me out and suggest me a good institute to learn photography from? Thank u..

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:51:44 +0000

You forgot Randolph Community College of North Carolina. Their photo department is top notch with excellent facilities and highly eperienced and passionate instructors.

By: Mayur

Mayur — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:58:06 +0000

Hey, I am an Indian currently working as a Software Engineer in Singaore. WIth my evergrowing interest in photography and travel i couldnt resist changing my profession. Most of the schoold in US are offering courses in Digital Photography. Which one to follow is big question considering money matters and job opportunities. I fell in love with Brooks Insitute but they are asking for Hefty amount.Any one out there to help me out???

By: Nate at Plasticprinters

Nate at Plasticprinters — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:19:31 +0000

I would add Dakota County Tech in Mn. I took some photo classes there, and have done websites for many photographers out of the program and they are great. They have some great instructors and they are much more affordable than Brown, allowing students to spend some of that hard earned money on some nice equipment versus higher tuition.

Nate

By: Pat Crowe

Pat Crowe — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:50:06 +0000

Nobody has mentioned the Rochester Institute of Technology. I went there and believe it is one of the best. I'm finishing my Masters at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

By: liselo

liselo — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:24:14 +0000

I have to say, Brooks in California really impressed me with their courses different specialties they offer in photography. Is is expensive though, but aren't most art school schools!

By: emile

emile — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:01:42 +0000

Thanks a lot I checked " the Savannah College" it seems great!!
What about Brooks insitut I saw there website it seems great too, do you know anything about that school? It looks like it is really expansive?!!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:21:27 +0000

The Savannah College of Art and Design has an amazing faculty and offers BFAs and MFAs in Photography. They also have campuses in Atlanta and in France and have just announced that they are establishing one in Hong Kong.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:28:12 +0000

There is also The Art Institute of Indianapolis in Indiana. They have degrees in Digital Photo.

By: emile

emile — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:45:27 +0000

Hi, i'm french and i don't really know wish photography school would be the best for me.
I've been doing some research for a week or two on the internet but i ralized that this hard to know what are the most renowed schools for photography in the USA.
If someone is able to help me that would so nice, because right now i feel kind of lost in my research!!! thanks =)