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You can say i told you so but please dont !!!
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sounds strange... what college is this? and what course?
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I've not yet seen any evidence of a Degree (I don't know if that's what you're doing) that can improve one's photography more than putting the same amount of time into learning to shoot rather than to appraise others' work or the history of silver halide crystals
Nor have I ever met anyone who had learnt anything about becoming a photographer as a business from a Uni course that couldn't have learnt better on a more applied course in a few weeks instead
I have met a few with degrees who can talk all day long about photography but who can't shoot for s***
That said, its not really about it being the wrong course so much as an inappropriate course for your aims. I sure many Uni graduates loved every minute of it and learned tons of stuff, they just don't usually become working photographers
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Nor have I ever met anyone who had learnt anything about becoming a photographer as a business from a Uni course that couldn't have learnt better on a more applied course in a few weeks instead
I have met a few with degrees who can talk all day long about photography but who can't shoot for s***
That said, its not really about it being the wrong course so much as an inappropriate course for your aims. I sure many Uni graduates loved every minute of it and learned tons of stuff, they just don't usually become working photographers
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I don't want to say 'I told you so' but...
When choosing a course it's crucial that you choose one that fits your requirements, and everyone told you that if your requirement is practical then you were better served not going to college.
But since you've started, the answer is to get your arse in gear and do whatever it is you need alongside the course.
Unless of course your plan us to spend thousands over the next 2 years on a course that won't help you, and you can invest in the gear and the right courses to build the skills you need.
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Posing
Lighting
Running a business
Marketing
And most of that isn't even covered in your current course even if you do have the patience to stick it out.
When choosing a course it's crucial that you choose one that fits your requirements, and everyone told you that if your requirement is practical then you were better served not going to college.
But since you've started, the answer is to get your arse in gear and do whatever it is you need alongside the course.
Unless of course your plan us to spend thousands over the next 2 years on a course that won't help you, and you can invest in the gear and the right courses to build the skills you need.
Suggestions:
Posing
Lighting
Running a business
Marketing
And most of that isn't even covered in your current course even if you do have the patience to stick it out.
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Have you talked to the students in the year ahead of you to find out what they think of it? Have you checked out the curriculum of next year's course?
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I do think you might have to do the above, with a cool head, and revisit your decision.
As before no one can tell you what's right for you, but as Dave said, if your dream is to be a 'photographer' rather than a photography student, there's better ways of getting there.
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the key is think hard before making your choice.
there is a third option apart from in or out. if your not that bothered about the paperwork at the end and as you say its not costing much, just turn up for the bits you want to do but make sure its enough so you arnt pushed off the course
there is a third option apart from in or out. if your not that bothered about the paperwork at the end and as you say its not costing much, just turn up for the bits you want to do but make sure its enough so you arnt pushed off the course
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I competed a two year course, and while there was a degree of box ticking, ie your project must include an example of Rembrandt and broadside lighting ect we were shown how to do this properly and there was weekly field trips and studio time with tutors for practical work.
I would certainly suggest talking to the second years on your course and seeing how they find it because I remember there being a big jump in the course content and quality when going from first to second year. The first year felt very much like a basic introduction to photography which was frustrating / uninteresting if you knew it already but you had to tick the boxes before you went onto second year.
Second year is where the course really paid off for me, where it took the foundation of knowledge from first year and really pushed me to improve my work. There was also a massive jump in the level of practical work required, it was even a course requirement that you had to shoot (or second shoot) a wedding and all of this had to be backed up by tons of research project, but again the tutors were always around if you needed help.
Also see if you can get a copy of the module briefs for second year and have a look through them, it might give you an insight into what you will be doing next year if you decide to go back.
I would certainly suggest talking to the second years on your course and seeing how they find it because I remember there being a big jump in the course content and quality when going from first to second year. The first year felt very much like a basic introduction to photography which was frustrating / uninteresting if you knew it already but you had to tick the boxes before you went onto second year.
Second year is where the course really paid off for me, where it took the foundation of knowledge from first year and really pushed me to improve my work. There was also a massive jump in the level of practical work required, it was even a course requirement that you had to shoot (or second shoot) a wedding and all of this had to be backed up by tons of research project, but again the tutors were always around if you needed help.
Also see if you can get a copy of the module briefs for second year and have a look through them, it might give you an insight into what you will be doing next year if you decide to go back.