Commercial photographers take pictures of people, buildings and products for use in advertisements and magazines. A degree program in commercial photography will prepare you to work in various competitve fields, such as fashion, architecture and photjournalism.
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Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, New York
Briarcliffe College was founded with a single goal: to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of its students, preparing them for success in the business world. Logically, the program focuses on preparing you to hit the ground running after graduation with a career in commercial photography. Since they created their Digital Photography and Visual Communications departments many students have gone on to successful careers in the digital and traditional design and media industries.
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Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara California
Brooks Institute follows the philosophy of "learn by doing" and has produced some of the most successful commercial photographers in the world. After completing basic photography courses in a variety of disciplines, you can choose a major reflecting your career goals. Available majors are: six majors: Advertising Photography Programs, Commercial, Digital Imaging, Digital Media, Industrial/Scientific, and Portraiture.
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Brown College, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Digital Photography has revolutionized the way that we make and consume imagery, opening new opportunities for jobs for those with the right skillset and vision. Brown College is at the forefront of digital imaging education, and will prepare you to enter the workforce as a sought-after commercial photographer . As a student, you will have access to all of the equipment, guidance, and resources you will need to succeed and develop your own unique visual style though projects in fine art, portraiture, photojournalism, and commercial projects.
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The Center for Digital Imaging
Arts at Boston University
The CDIA
Professional Photography Certificate is an intensive nine-month
(two-term) program. Students gain a foundation in basic photography,
digital capture, large format, view camera use and comprehensive
studio and location lighting techniques.
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Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology
Turn your talents into a career at Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology. Attend daytime or evening classes, benefit from extensive job placement services, and receive financial aid if you qualify. They offer a Diploma program in professional photography with majors in commercial photography, advertising photography, multimedia, portraiture, general applied and biomedical photography.
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American InterContinental University
Designed to teach you the creative and technical skills needed to become a successful commercial photographer, you will: Learn from working professional photographers. Learn about monochrome and color, studio and darkroom techniques, and the possibilities of digital technology. Get insight into a series of specific commercial photography programs: fashion, advertising, architectural photography and photo-journalism.
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