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PHOTOGRAPHY
- INTRODUCTION
- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- COLLEGES IN INDIA
- COLLEGES IN ABROAD
- SKILL SET
- ELIGIBILITY
- SPECIALISATION
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Traveling the world with a camera in hand seems to be the "in" thing these days. Photography is an exceptional medium of self-expression; more and more people are converting their hobby into profession.
Some are born with a vision but some learn to create a vision. Photography as a career has endless opportunities and endless specialization. Starting from wildlife photography going up to war photography.
Photography as a field gives you a lot of flexibility. Earlier there were self-learned photographers, now the time has changed and institutes have come up that train people, and where you can gain knowledge and polish your skills in Photography. Although this field takes time to be recognized, but if you are talented then be sure to be paid heftily.
- Press
- Advertising
- Editorial
- Fashion
- Commercial
- Digital
- Commercial Photographer
- Scientific Photographer
- Portrait Photographer
- Photojournalist/News Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
- Social photography - also known as general practice, which includes weddings, commercial and portraiture photography.
| College | Location |
| National Institute of Photography | Mumbai |
| Nation Institute of Design | Ahmedabad |
| Raghu Rai Center for Photography | Gurgaon |
| Delhi College of Photography | Delhi |
| Indian School of Photography | Gurgaon |
| Symbiosis School of Photography | Pune |
| Mass Communication Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
| Light & Life Academy | Ooty |
| Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication | Delhi |
| Indian Institute of Digital Arts & Animations | Kolkata |
| Sir JJ school of Applied arts | Mumbai |
| Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) | Noida |
The Indian Institute of Digital Art and Animation, Kolkata
- Course: B.Sc. Film & Photography (3 Year course)
- Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream
Selection Process:
- Direct Admission if Applicants have scored more than 60% in 10+2 Examination
- ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: The Applicants who have archived less than 60% in the last examination [PUC / 10+2 / Graduation] has to appear Entrance examination to be eligible for the Admission.
- Entrance Test comprises of two sections, Exam section and Portfolio Upload Section
Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, Pune, Bengalore & Chandigarh
Course: Bachelors in Arts (Photography)
Eligibility:
- 12th/ High School/ Equivalent
- D-SLR Camera with Basic Lens Kit
- Selection Process: Apply to Institute
National Institute of Designing, Ahmedabad
- Course: Film and Video Communication
- Eligibility: 12th Pass out with any stream
Selection Process: Entrance Exam
- DAT Prelims (30%)
- DAT Main (70%)
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
- Course: Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts and Photography)
- Eligibility: student should have passed 12th standard or equivalent from recognized university/board
- Selection Process: Final selection of student by Creative Visualisation & Personal Interaction
Sir JJ School of Applied Art, Mumbai
- Course: Degree of Fine Art (Applied Art)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% of Aggregate
- Selection Process: MH- AAC- CET
College Of Art, University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Course: Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Eligibility: 50% in 10+2
- Selection Process: Aptitude Test
- 60% for Aptitude Test and 40% for 10+2 Examination
- A test in design to asses concept, application, ability in using line, colour and space in the visualization on a subject to be given at the time of the examination, in tempera, ink or oil pastel on ¼ imperial size paper. Marks: 60 Time: 1 ½ hours. Total Marks: 150
Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Course: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography)
- Eligibility: 10+2 from Recognized Board
- Selection Process: On the basis of marks of Board Examination
| Institution | Location |
| School of Art institute of Chicago | United States |
| UCLA | LA, California |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | New York |
| SPEOS Photographic Institute | Paris, France |
| The Art institute of California | California |
| Nanyang Technological University | Singapore |
- Creativity
- Editing skills
- Ambitious nature
- Cataloging
- Digital Imaging
- Formating
- Imaging
- Visual
- Detail-Oriented
- Coordination
- Equipment Skills and Training
- Strong networking skills
- Patience and Concentration
- Technical skills
- Legal Knowledge
ELIGIBILITY:
- Class 10+2 from any Stream
- Cinematography
- Commercial Photography
- Fine Art Photography
- Nature Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraiture
- Travel Photography
- Capture precious and crucial moments in the camera for professional purposes
- Use different cameras and related equipment’s to click pictures of best quality
- Develop concept and ideas through skilled photography
- Make portfolios for actors, models, celebrities and or even for the self
- Work as professional photographer in events like weddings, parties and other gatherings
- Click pictures of evidences, crime scenes, areas of accidents and investigation to provide an important input to legal cases
- Provide attractive images to magazines and books to captivate the readers
- Work in studios to click and develop photographs of different kinds