Eligibility
Like any other profession, photography also has its share of stiff competition. It's not enough for you to be talented in this art. You need to back your talent with proper training. With the advent of digital technology, it has become relatively easy for an amateur to learn the ropes. However, professional training is required to reach industry standards.Photography degrees and certificates are offered at most photography schools and are structured to train students to apply their basic creativity and imagination in a productive way. These courses are designed to bring out your hidden talent through systematic training and practice. Besides the degree and certificate courses there are also diploma programs offered in photography.
There are number of art schools offer degrees in photography with specialization in digital photo art which differ in duration and depth. Most photography schools offer a course that start with the basics unless you have opted for an advanced level. The basics will give you a firm foundation on which to build your experience. They will teach you techniques and concepts so you can then experiment on your own. By working with professional photographers, you will be able to learn from their experience. They will teach you how to combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce an effective photograph. Many photography schools also offer specialized career oriented courses to train and equip you in a particular field which can be broadly classified as:
• Professional photography
• Visual communication
• Visual journalism,
• Video production
Thus apart from academic qualifications to pursue your career as a successful photographer one should be creative who can think and communicate in visual terms. They should have a sense of light and shade and the magic of colours.
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