Brooks Instuite in Santa Barbara

[tylerbiss]

I was wondering if anyone on this forum, has attened or is currenlty enrolled in the brooks instuite of photography. I am planning on attending next semester. I am very scared because i am making a huge decision to transfer here. I guess i just don't know what to expect. I am afraid that i will be over my head when entering my classes. I'm a self taught photographer and haven't had any schooling. I've heard Brooks is suppose to be the best but it is rather a far distance away from my home town of Kentucky. i guess i'm just looking for some advice or encouragement about the Institue.

 

[ksmattfish]

I have a buddy who started going there just last year. He had great interest, but not a lot of experience in photography, and I think he's doing fine. Studying photography in sunny, southern California sounds like a blast to me. On the other hand, I'm sure there are good photography courses closer to home too.

 

[Christie Photo]

I have no first-hand info, but have been told for decades that this is THE school. I remember hearing twenty yeas ago that a Brook's grad can work ANYWHERE... National Geographic, Kodak,... ANYWHERE.

Good luck! And, keep us informed.

 

[Ihaveaquestion]

I was just looking at there site.

I was enterested because all the other photography schools are art schools who just happen to have a photography degree.

But brooks has like 7 different directions you can take with photography.
Much better than just having a generalized photography degree I think.

I hope to be there in a couple years.

Good luck dude.

 

[photogoddess]

I've had the pleasure of working with 2 Brooks grads during a workshop with a pro last February. I don't know if they are typical Brooks grads but they were 2 of the most well educated (about photo stuff), helpful people I've ever met. If I could have gone there, I would have - no question!

 

[Ihaveaquestion]

$24 thousand a year.

Awesome...

 

[PreludeX]

i goto the art institute of seattle and i have an instructor that graduated from there... hes says they are trained to be the best but there are things that ive been taught that they dont teach... i saw both portfolios reviews from both school and i noticed that there were really similar in quality.. also if i remember.. brooks is a 3-4 year and while my school is only 2 year... ive also already networked with microsoft, qwest, and other smaller companies... so, i would also say look into the Ai's of the states... they have good programs as well..