Which school for photo?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>More interested in commercial photography than fine art photography. It's not a big deal if the school has a fine art focus as long as I can also focus on commercial work (basically my interest in photography covers it as a whole. My portfolio was a mix of seascapes, candid/documentary styled portraits and enviromental portraits. So a mix of fine art and commercial.) My real concern is finding a school where I'll have job opportunities in the commercial industry when I graduate.</p>

<p>Schools I've been accepted to and interested in are:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAIC (33k merit scholarship)</li>
<li>CalArts</li>
<li>Art Center</li>
</ul>

<p>Going in as an undergrad.</p>

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<p>definitely either SAIC or CalArts. both are top-notch. it just depends on the environment you prefer.</p>

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<p>For commercial photography, Art Center is the clear choice. The other schools are much more focused on fine art. Art Center also has connections to industry, as well as being a school with a great design department so it is great for collaborations with other talented students. If you really want commercial work, then Art Center is the one.</p>

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<p>I must disagree with mediopollito. For commercial photography I think your are better off with Art Center. Both SAIC and Cal Arts tend toward fine art/conceptual. The drawback is the lack of student housing. Art Center attracts students that are a bit older because of this.</p>