<p>Hi,
Im a photographer based in Mumbai, currently looking at doing my MFA in Photography.
I considered Parsons, Sva, Pratt, Risd and Icp as my options intitially but I think I may settle for SVA now for the following reasons.</p>
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<li><p>I havent got the chance to speak to many students from the Mfa program but from the Bfa program, who highly suggest SVA as a great option.</p></li>
<li><p>It is cheaper compared to the other schools mentioned above.</p></li>
<li><p>Is a one year program.</p></li>
<li><p>Hoping to meet people from different galleries and agencies and figuring out a way to tie up with them or keep contact with them for future projects, exhibits, collaborations etc.</p></li>
<li><p>Meet students from different walks of life and learn from them.</p></li>
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<p>Now my sole motive to study at these schools is to learn more aesthetically, have guidance from experienced professionals, open my mind to newer ideas and guidance to utilize these ideas. Basically to bring the art out of me, which has been happening for years now but only recently I realized that I can be better if I attend one of these schools.I have assisted a well established photographer in Mumbai for 2years where I got a great exposure to learning the commercial side of photography that has eventually helped me get a good sense of business. But I HAVE to learn a lot more than just the business and make sure my personal projects are given equal or more importance.</p>
<p>I am open to suggestions in terms of other schools, I hear there are some great schools who offer full scholarships?</p>