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A Career In Photography Bharati Vidyapeeth School Of Photography The Right Choice
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Are you interested in pursuing career opportunities in photography, but are unsure
of how to find the right school for you?
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With many photography schools to choose from, it’s helpful to identify which criteria
is most important to you as you narrow your selection. Part of the process is deciding
what is most valuable to you, but you should also take into consideration what is
important in the industry. Your individual goals are going to impact your search,
but it is essential to consider factors such as infrastructure, location, opportunities,
course options and more.
The photography school you choose needs to do more than prepare you for new career
opportunities. It should provide you with quality academic resources, infrastructure
as well as plenty of opportunities for you to grow outside of the classroom.
As you try to determine which photography school is best for you, it’s important
not to become overwhelmed. There are a lot of factors to consider.
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A solid history and good reputation
The Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School Of Photography is a part of Bharati Vidyapeeth,
one of the leading & most trusted educational trusts in the country. Bharati Vidyapeeth
has established more than 78 schools and 60 institutions of higher education across
a variety of fields including medicine, law, biotechnology, engineering and management.
They have also established five specialised research institutes in the areas of
Health Related Sciences, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Applied Chemistry
and Social Sciences. With more than 1.5 million current & past students, trust is
a given.
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Location and Related Opportunity
Where a photography school is located plays a big role in what resources, inspiration
and opportunities are available for students. Quality photography training inside
the classroom needs to be supplemented with outside enrichment and stimulation.
Students need to be inspired by their surroundings and to have great examples of
quality work within their reach.
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s school of photography is situated in Pune, a vibrant & bustling
metropolis and probably the culture capital of Maharashtra. With a massive student
population, the ever growing IT industry, the presence of stalwarts like Tata Motors,
Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys and the right mix of culture in it’s vibrant
theatre, music & literary space, Pune has all the right ingredients to be the perfect
location for a school of photography.
A 2 hour drive brings you to Mumbai, the capital of the entertainment & the media
industry. It is also the capital of the advertising industry of the country. Oppurtunity
abounds here.
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Industry-current technology:
In order for students to become skilled in the use of industry-relevant photographic
techniques, infrastructure, tools and technology, it’s essential for the photography
school of your choice to have the appropriate resources. Up-to-date resources also
help ensure that course material remains current. Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School Of
Photography can safely lay claim to the title of being the most up-to-date as far
as all the above are concerned. Our studios admeasure about 5500 sq.ft. in all with
the master studio measuring in at an impressive 2750 sq. ft.
Students will use equipment from manufacturers like Broncolor lights, Hasselblad
& Phase One high-resolution medium format digital cameras (31, 40 & 60 megapixel
backs), Sinar view camera systems, Chimera lightbanks & Gitzo camera support systems,
in their day to day schedule. Our digital labs are equipped with the latest Apple
Macintosh workstations & Epson printers which students can use freely for assignments,
coursework etc. The school has an excellent AV facility with a huge collection instructional
videos, movies & documentaries.
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Course selection :
Photography schools need to have a good selection of courses that adequately prepare
students for success in this dynamic and competitive industry. Courses should offer
instruction in contemporary photographic tools and techniques, visual design, lighting,
digital manipulation and much more.
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School Of Photography offers a range of courses from 1 year
Diplomas in Advertising & Commercial Photography, Fashion & People, Photojournalism
& Editorial & Fine Art Photography. Besides these courses, niche courses like Wildlife
Photography, Sports Photography, and Contemporary Wedding Photography are offered
through a series of 3 & 6 month certification programs. For the serious hobbyists
& semi pro photographers eager to update their skills, the school offers weekend
programs on the campus.
In the 1 year Diploma courses, the school offers specializations in specific types
of photography, such as food & beverage, products & Still-life, Industrial & corporate,
fashion & people and more. Specialization can help you gain unique skill sets that
set you apart in the industry.
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Industry-experienced faculty:
It is a bonus to students if the faculty members instructing them have professional
experience in the photography industry. Industry-experienced faculty can pass on
real-world knowledge, inside tips and an array of other helpful information. Bharati
Vidyapeeth’s School of Photography has faculty who between them have successfully
executed assignments for top national & international brands, corporate houses,
publications and bollywood. They bring to the table vast reserves of experience
gleaned from numerous professional & exacting shoots.
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Hands-on learning and on-location assignments:
Learning in the classroom provides the building blocks of your education; however,
having the chance to apply those skills in real-world settings is essential for
becoming prepared to pursue success upon graduation. Students need to know how to
use photography equipment and handle the challenges that arise while trying to take
effective and compelling photographs in a variety of settings. Bharati Vidyapeeth’s
School of Photography’s unique methodology of instruction ensures a very intensive
hands-on approach to learning photography & it’s components. Simulated real world
assignments and regular interactions with industry constituents like creative directors,
visualisers, designers etc prepare the student for the field.
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