Vancouver, BC - Photography School?

[intoksicated]

Hey,

Do you or anyone you know, know of any photography schools in Vancouver, BC?

I'm looking for a photography school that offers diploma courses. So far, I know FocalPoint on West 10th Ave.

I also heard of Vancouver Photo Workshops. But, just like their name says... it's mostly workshops or courses... they do not have diploma programs.

Please advise me.

Thank you very much!

 

[chuck nakell]

There is also a program at the Emily Carr School on Granville island and a good program run by former Focal Point faculty at a small college claled Langara College. I would definitely check them out.

CN

 

[J North]

Just talking about this on Wed. and Langara was brought up in the conversation with high regards. Haven't looked at it myself yet but...
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What if the Hoky-Poky really was what it's all about?

 

[intoksicated]

thanks guys...

here's the difference so far...

emily carr takes 4 years;
langara takes 2 years;
focal point takes 10 months;

when calculated... they pretty much cost the same amount of money

plus the thing that i don't understand about langara is... you need to be a member of a camera "photography" club for AT LEAST two years...

imo... the reason why i'm going to school is to learn properly... why do i need to be in a camera club? why would i join a club if i don't know what i'm doing? if i know what i'm doing, why would i go to school and spend $15k on it?

what do you think?

i'm going to school so I know what the heck I need to do. My plan is get a diploma and start my own business - i hope. I do not have any kind of influence around me to help me learn photography on my own. that's why i need to go to school, get properly trained and get ready for the real world...

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[mary jensen]

There is also VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts) who have, among other offerings, a 12 month program in digital photography. They have a substantial business component as part of their curriculum, which is good if you're planning to go pro.

 

[Backpack The World]

Thanks for the info on this. I don't want a diploma or anything but would like to take some photography courses. I live in d/t Vancouver although currently backpacking in Jordan.

Again, thanks for the info, now I will have somewhere to start with my new DSLR when I get it (still deciding on which one)

 

[scoug50]

I'm an instructor for the Langara College Professional Photo-Imaging Program and I can guarantee there is no requirement for camera club membership. We admit students based on academic pre-requisites and interview. Keep in mind that there are 2 programs; I'm speaking for the full time daytime Diploma course, designed to start a career in the photographic industry. There is also a Continuing Studies night class program, which is a more student driven Certificate program.



Here's the college program website http://www.langara.bc.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/photo-imaging/program-curriculum.html