Photography as a career

Photography as a career is in demand these days. If you are already a graduate, I would suggest you to go for a Post Graduate or Post Graduate Diploma course. For a photography course, a camera is a must criterion, further, different institutes might have their own different requirements.

I have listed a few top colleges for learning photography (Not in a hierarchical form) and have tried to provide as must information as I can. For further queries, please contact the college authorities.

For more information on Photography, its types and as a career option, visit the following links:

Types of Photography

Job Profiles and Career in Photography

Photography – Best Career Option

Colleges are as follows:

1. AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Center, New Delhi

Type of Course: P.G. Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication

Admission Process:
Number of Seats: 20
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline (10+2+3) with not less than 50 % marks in aggregate.
Written Exam: 200 marks
Interview: 45 marks
Portfolio: 55 marks
(Duration: Two Semester, Full Time)

program/Course Fee: Rs. 74,020/-
Email: fbkhan@gmail.com (Mr. Farhat Basir Khan – Course Coordinator)

2. Light and Life Academy, Ooty

Courses offered:
PG Diploma in Professional Photography
Diploma in Professional Photojournalism
Course Fee
PG Diploma in Professional Photography:
Section I (Compulsory) & Section II (Compulsory): INR 6,30,000/-

Section III (Select):
Group 1: INR 80,000
Group 2: INR 80,000
Section IV (Optional):
Travel and Nature Photography: INR 15,000
Advanced Photoshop: INR 20,000
Multi-Media: INR 25,000
Photojournalism: INR 10,000
Admission Process:
You should have minimum 15 years of formal education. If a candidate has any work experience, an exception can be made for the 15 years criteria to 12 years. First come first basis admission policy. Three steps are involved:

Portfolio Review
Skype Interaction
Personal interview at the Academy

Diploma in Professional Photojournalism
Course Duration
6 months + 1 month of portfolio work.
Section I (Compulsory) & Section II (Compulsory): INR 3,00,000
Section III (Optional):
• Multi-Media: INR 25,000
• Photojournalism: INR 10,000
GST as applicable will be payable on the fee.
Refundable security deposit: INR 10,000/-
Payment schedule will be given along with an offer of admission letter
Admission Process:
You should have minimum 15 years of formal education. If a candidate has any work experience, an exception can be made for the 15 years criteria to 12 years. First come first basis admission policy. Three steps are involved:

Portfolio Review
Skype Interaction
Personal interview at the Academy

Contact Information:
Lovedale, Ooty – 643 003
Tamil Nadu
India
Cell: +91 7598287370
E-mail: administration@llacademy.org
For Admissions: admissions@llacademy.org

3. Pixel Institute of Photography:

Courses:
• E-Commerce Photography: It is a 2 months Foundation Photography Course.
• Fashion & Wedding Photography: It is a 4 months Advanced Photography Diploma.
• Commercial and Advertising: It is 1 year Photography course.
Address: 84, Avtar Enclave, Paschim Vihar, West Delhi, Opp. Metro Pillar No.224, New Delhi, Delhi 110063
Phone: 011 4940 5651

4. Delhi College of Photography:

• Short term courses
• FoundationPhotography Course: 2 months
No age limit
Weekday/Weekend course
• Fashion Photography Course: 10 weeks
No age limit
Weekday/Weekend course
• Wildlife Photography Course
• Candid Wedding Photography Course: 3 weeks
No age limit
Weekday/Weekend course

Diploma Courses:
• 1 year Diploma course: 1 year (5 Days a week)
No age limit
Eligibility 10th Grade
Contact:
Phone: 011-49405651
9717174902
Email: info@pixelphotography.info

5. Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication (SACAC)

• Location: New Delhi
• Duration: 16 Moths Diploma Course
Eligibility:
Age: Min 20 years as of April 1, 2018. However, individual cases of age 18+ will be considered after evaluation by an expert panel.
Educational Qualification: At least of 12 years of formal education from any stream.
Other Criteria:
• Additional educational qualifications or work experience will be taken into consideration during the admission process.
• Candidates from all educational backgrounds, including certificate programmes from private institutions are welcome.
• Working professionals
• Students in their final year of graduation
Tuition Fee: Rs 2,96,00.
Admission Process:
The admission process for Photography Diploma programme is a simple 2-step procedure:
• Submit duly filled Application Form with all the relevant documents.
• Appear for Panel Interview.
Contact:
Sri Aurobindo Society Campus
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Adhichini, New Delhi -110017
E-mail for Admissions: admissions@sac.ac.in
For Any Other Information:info@sac.ac.in

6. The Indian Institute of Digital Art and Animation, Kolkata:

B.Sc. Film & Photography
Course Type: Under Graduate Degree Program
Duration: 3 Years Full Time
Session: June-July
Eligibility: 10 + 2 / PUC from any Stream

Diploma in Film & Photography
Course Type: Under Graduate Diploma Program
Duration: 1 Years Full Time
Eligibility: 10 + 2 / PUC from any Stream
Session: September

PG Diploma Film & Photography
Course Type: Certificate Program
Duration: 15 Days | 1 Month – Full Time
Eligibility: 10 + 2 / PUC from any Stream

Contact
Campus
97, BJ Block, Sector – II
Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091
West Bengal, India
Email General -contact@iidaaindia.com
Admission -admission@iidaaindia.com

7. Annapurna International School of FILM + MEDIA

• Course: MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY + DIGITAL IMAGING

Eligibility

Degree in any stream, with minimum marks of 50%
Tuition fee: Rs. 10,75,000
This fee structure is applicable for 2018-19 batch
• Course: Bachelor OF PHOTOGRAPHY + DIGITAL IMAGING
ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY
12th standard/10+2 in any stream, with minimum marks of 50%
Tuition fee: Rs. 13,60,000
This fee structure is applicable for 2018-19 batch