Photography degree

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 08:25 PM

okay guys I want to be a photographer, and I want to major in it and get a degree in it, BUT Im unsure as to what type if a degree I would need.

My main goal is to be a photographer for sports illustrated, and shot action shots, mainly racing.

anyways what degree do I need?

weems · February 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM

maybe "Photography"?

Genevieve! · February 16th, 2009, 08:29 PM

As there is no "photography degree "

what you probably need to work for Magazines is a 4 year degree (probably more) and a Kick ass portfolio. with not just sports photography in it.

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 08:58 PM

okay I knew about the portfolio and its not jsut sports I have many different things in it.

and what do you mean "Magazines is a 4 year degree"

Muscletang · February 16th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Look up SCAD. Savannah College of Art and Design Home

They are a really good art school with a good photography program. They may be near you about an hour outside the north part of FL. My friend has his masters from there. I'm sure FL has good schools as well.

weems · February 16th, 2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by GenevieveD

As there is no "photography degree "

what you probably need to work for Magazines is a 4 year degree (probably more) and a Kick ass portfolio. with not just sports photography in it.

As why the wink can sometimes be considered "sarcasm".

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 09:27 PM

I dont wanna go out of state, Im thinking about going to CFCC and seeing what I can do there degree wise

ReverendDexter · February 16th, 2009, 09:27 PM

If this is your passion, I would focus less on photography as your school path. Do something else that would help you to work for a magazine, I would suggest something along the lines of a graphic arts or journalism. Take a photography class or two at school, and build up a good portfolio on your own of your pictures.

Muscletang · February 16th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Blondie99

I dont wanna go out of state, Im thinking about going to CFCC and seeing what I can do there degree wise

Luckily some community colleges have good teachers at times. My friend with the masters is a teacher at 3 cc's. You should see his student's portfolios. They are really good.

I have my BFA in graphic design but I was limited in the amount of photography classes I was allowed to take. If you go that route hopefully your program will be more lenient in relation to that.

Onemanzu · February 16th, 2009, 09:40 PM

my local university has a photography degree in the art college.

UNL | Department of Art and Art History | Photography

UNL | Department of Art and Art History | Undergraduate Degrees

... go to a new state? like nebraska?? i'll take care of you here

BWAL · February 16th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Blondie99

okay I knew about the portfolio and its not jsut sports I have many different things in it.

and what do you mean "Magazines is a 4 year degree"

lol re-read her sentence

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

my local university has a photography degree in the art college.

UNL | Department of Art and Art History | Photography

UNL | Department of Art and Art History | Undergraduate Degrees

... go to a new state? like nebraska?? i'll take care of you here

Okay I'll be there soon!

Well Im wanting to get my AA degree but can I get a AA degree (or ASA degree) in photography?

95opal · February 16th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

If this is your passion, I would focus less on photography as your school path. Do something else that would help you to work for a magazine, I would suggest something along the lines of a graphic arts or journalism. Take a photography class or two at school, and build up a good portfolio on your own of your pictures.

Excellent advice.

Onemanzu · February 16th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Blondie99

Okay I'll be there soon!

Well Im wanting to get my AA degree but can I get a AA degree (or ASA degree) in photography?

you better be, I just made up my couch and everything.

Margarita Girl · February 16th, 2009, 10:50 PM

How about a major in graphic imaging or graphic design?

And yes, you can get a BFA degree in photography.

RISD : Rhode Island School of Design : PHOTOGRAPHY

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Thank you..whats an BFA?

Well in my resarch I found out that I think I should get a degree in

1)Commercial Photography or 2) Photojournalist

Margarita Girl · February 16th, 2009, 11:11 PM

BFA= Bachelor Fine Art

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 11:14 PM

oh okay thank you

Onemanzu · February 16th, 2009, 11:16 PM

so you are moving to Nebraska right?

Blondie99 · February 16th, 2009, 11:17 PM

yep, Im putting my bags in the stang right now.

February 16th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#1
Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	Photography degree okay guys I want to be a photographer, and I want to major in it and get a degree in it, BUT Im unsure as to what type if a degree I would need. My main goal is to be a photographer for sports illustrated, and shot action shots, mainly racing. anyways what degree do I need? __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

February 16th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#3
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 6,242 iTrader: 0 reviews	As there is no "photography degree " what you probably need to work for Magazines is a 4 year degree (probably more) and a Kick ass portfolio. with not just sports photography in it. __________________

February 16th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#4
Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay I knew about the portfolio and its not jsut sports I have many different things in it. and what do you mean "Magazines is a 4 year degree" __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

February 16th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#5
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	Look up SCAD. Savannah College of Art and Design Home They are a really good art school with a good photography program. They may be near you about an hour outside the north part of FL. My friend has his masters from there. I'm sure FL has good schools as well. __________________

February 16th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#7
Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont wanna go out of state, Im thinking about going to CFCC and seeing what I can do there degree wise __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

February 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#2
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,176 iTrader: 3 reviews	maybe "Photography"?

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ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	If this is your passion, I would focus less on photography as your school path. Do something else that would help you to work for a magazine, I would suggest something along the lines of a graphic arts or journalism. Take a photography class or two at school, and build up a good portfolio on your own of your pictures. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,550 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	my local university has a photography degree in the art college. UNL \| Department of Art and Art History \| Photography UNL \| Department of Art and Art History \| Undergraduate Degrees ... go to a new state? like nebraska?? i'll take care of you here __________________ My Foz

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Margarita Girl babe, let's get packed 2005 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	How about a major in graphic imaging or graphic design? And yes, you can get a BFA degree in photography. RISD : Rhode Island School of Design : PHOTOGRAPHY __________________ Wicked Topless GT 5-speed Crew

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Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you..whats an BFA? Well in my resarch I found out that I think I should get a degree in 1)Commercial Photography or 2) Photojournalist __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

February 16th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#17
Margarita Girl babe, let's get packed 2005 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	BFA= Bachelor Fine Art __________________ Wicked Topless GT 5-speed Crew

February 16th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#18
Blondie99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang Slow..more then likely Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh okay thank you __________________ *"One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick up your marbles and go home."*

February 16th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#19
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,550 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	so you are moving to Nebraska right? __________________ My Foz

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