<p>What are the best Photography schools in the nation? and how would you prepare for admission there?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Parsons.....RISD</p>
<p>Rochester Institute of Technology is the best in the nation. Kodak has been a very postive influence on that program. Other photo and camera and software companies. Tops for technical photography, professional photography, and photographic art. Many outstanding graduates. State of the art digital training. Rochester NY is also home of the George Eastman House Museum of Photography.</p>
<ol>
<li> School of the Art Institute of Chicago</li>
<li>Rhode Island School of Design
University of New Mexico</li>
<li>Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)</li>
<li>Arizona State University
San Francisco Art Institute</li>
<li>Yale University (CT)</li>
<li>California Institute of the Arts</li>
<li>University of Arizona
University of CaliforniaLos Angeles</li>
<li>School of Visual Arts (NY)</li>
<li>Cranbrook Academy of Art (MI) no undergrad here</li>
<li>Massachusetts College of Art</li>
</ol>
<p>Hazmat, those are grad school rating, which may or may not translate into the same undergrad quality. I know someone in RIT's photography program. They loved it and have said that RIT has an unsually large number of darkrooms and different types of cameras.. It is very broad based. They even have courses in undergraduate photography. However, I suspect that any on your list would be great.</p>
<p>if u get into RIT will you be able to specialize in two or more types of photography? (ex. visual arts, fine arts, and Advertising photogrpahy?)
will u be able to get a great job as well when u graduate?</p>
<p>Rankings.......USNEWS only ranks at the graduate level for arts. I think that RIT is fine but it is not NYC and I think that there is something to be said for the internship opportunities that other schools have to offer.</p>
<p>Runjo, the RIT photography program has courses that I haven't seen at most other schools such as underwater photography.It is part of the school of imaging arts,which is where the fine arts department is located. I think there are several concentrations in photography such as photography, photojournalism etc. They also have coops for some photographic jobs. From what I know, the students with the best grades get the better coops. However, I don't know enough about their job placement or coops to answer your question. Go to RIT.edu and check out their web site and their offerings. Ask a career counselor about coops and job placement. </p>
<p>Hazmat feels that being located in NYC is better for job placement. I don't know if this is true because RIT is considered to be the top ranked photogrphic program in NY, which says a lot considering their competition such as Parson, SVA, and Pratt. However, check them out.</p>
<p>I don't know how important being in NYC is for the student who wants to sell photos or work for say National Geographic......I am saying that lots of opps are there. I think photography is such a wide discipline that one could choose a school and location to suit what they believe is their dream job. I think most kids who study photography want a paying job.....sooner than later.</p>
<p>Runjo, you can take a number of great photographic options at RIT. They seem to have more course choices and options than I have seen in any other school. </p>
<p>As for double majoring, it is hard to do at RIT because of all the requirements. It can, however, be accomplished with proper planning in high school and during the summers. Just take at least 4 AP courses and preferably actual college courses in high school. In addition, if you use one or two summers, you can free up enough courses in your schedule for a double major. </p>
<p>As for job possibilities, I really can't answer that. However, RIT is world renown for its new media printing major, which has some similarities to some photographic skills and courses. Also, having some strong new media printing knowledge will pretty well assure you of getting a high paying coop and a good job on graduation. Last time I spoke to career services, they had over a 90% placement rate among the printing majors. If my daughter was interested in photography and maybe printing, I would unhesitatingly endorse RIT's printing program.</p>
<p>High speed multi color press printing ...... is that what you are speaking of??</p>
<p>Hazmat, they have a wide variety of presses including high speed multi color presses. They also teach how to handle big jobs, some layout and design courses and some basic graphic design, if the student is interested. Overall, their new media printing program is very interesting. You should check it out for yourself just for curiousity sake.</p>
<p>Believe it or not, the kids that do well in photography usually have some secondary skills such as printing or specialize in a niche. For example, there is a HUGE demand for those that specialize in portfolio photography. There is also a demand for those that specialize in phographing specialized objects such as antiques, paintings etc. Digital, wide scale photography seems to be an "in demand " area to, as is setting up virtual tours. The key is to find a specialization.</p>
<p>I am just curious about the equipment......perhaps the coop programs have all the new big expensive stuff. I know that there is an RR Donnelly Plant in an area where I have worked and the quality of what they printed and the equipment was amazing. I think this whole field is fascinating. All I need to do is pick up an older book w/ photographs and a new one and razzle dazzle. I think it is amazing what has happened in the past few years. I will look at the program and thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>Hazmat, go to <a href="http://www.rit.edu/%7Espms/about.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.rit.edu/~spms/about.html</a> and check out their facilities. </p>
<p>RIT even offers 62 scholarships for printing majors.</p>
<p>I should note that RIT boasts, "The schools facilities are unsurpassed: students learn with more than $50 million worth of up-to-date equipment in 17 laboratories and 35,000 square feet of facilities. "</p>
<p>RIT offers degrees in
advertising photography
fine art photography
photojournalism
visual media
imaging and photographic technology
biomedical photographic communications
imaging systems management</p>
<p>It is possible to double major in two photographic disciplines but very difficult.</p>
<p>It is possible to major in a photo discipline and minor in imaging systems management.</p>
<p>I think the job market depends on which photographic discipline you are in. You should speak with someone at RIT.</p>
<p>how much do you think double majors from RIT in photography, make? Right outta RIT like afer getting 2 BFA's?</p>
<p>I don't know how much photographers make. Check with RIT or check the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Occupational Outlook Handbook might be on the web under US Dept of Labor. There might be a professional association for photographers that collects that data too. Good luck. Finding a first job is bound to be difficult no matter where you go.</p>
<p>I can only state what is found on RIT's site under "salary data." </p>
<p>Biomed photography was 45,000. Packaging design was 49,000. New Media publishing was between $27,000-$37,000. There are no clear statisitics for photography per se. Frankly, photography is a fine art similar to painting and sculpture. Thus, unless you get in with a phographic firm or start your own firm and do reasonably well, you willl have a tough time unless you carve out a niche for yourself. See post 12. </p>
<p>My recommendation: do what you love. Follow your passion,and you should do well, and you will probably be very competent at what you do.. You can always get a masters in something else if you are so concerned with your job prospects. </p>
<p>As far as double majoring, the only benefit that I see, in my opinion, is that you might increase your job chances. I don't see higher salary due to having a double major.</p>
<p>My only concern with RIT is that Rochester is cold!</p>
<p>Is RIT # 1 though? I mean is there good coop and job services outta RIT? also someone mentioned it is possible to
double or even triple major if u take the heavy ap courses in high school any info about that?
Thanks</p>
<p>Runj0. Take my advice: Stop worrying who is rated number 1. Just check into the top 4 or 5 schools such as SAIC, RISD, RIT, University of New Mexico and Arizona State. You might even check with SVA since they are in NY and have a lot of NY connections. Investigate the schools as to placement, quality of programs and, most importantly, fit with your personality and needs.</p>