The university ranking of photography is top 10.
1. Rhode Island School of Design, USA
At Rhode Island School of Design, the college will train students to discuss the changes and applications of photography in the fields of technology, concept and aesthetics under the social and cultural background. At the same time, students will learn how to make, display and understand images, and explore different photography languages and techniques. In addition, colleges and universities will let students learn how to use cultural symbols and metaphors to express their concerns in the field of picture making.
Students applying for RISD will first learn traditional cinematography techniques, including film processing and darkroom techniques. After that, students will learn digital photography technology, including the later picture and image output. Finally, according to your hobbies, learn related videos, devices or other kinds of art.
2. Yale University School of Art/USA
The photography major of Yale University Art College trains students to take pictures with various expressions. Students will have the opportunity to shoot with professors or guest artists while completing independent shooting. In addition, a jury composed of school professors, critics and artists regularly comments and guides students' works every week, and reviews them at the end of the semester. Students will be fully guided by traditional photographic processing technology and digital photography in black-and-white and color photography. All students must complete photography courses and critical art practice courses before they can graduate.
3. school of visual arts, USA.
The orientation of photography and video specialty in school of visual arts is to let students master innovation, concepts and technology in the course. Learn to develop black and white and color films, studio lighting, the use of photographic equipment, the use of digital equipment and shooting my videos. Students will try different types, such as art photography, fashion photography, news photography, portrait photography, landscape photography, still life photography, experimental creation and narrative photography.
Students will learn to think and express themselves through photography and moving images, so as to establish close contact with the world. Courses not only impart knowledge to students, but also impart practical skills to help them enter their jobs smoothly. Teachers of photography major include photographers, video artists, art critics, publishers and image me who are active in the industry. Provide students with more than 100 courses, so that students can choose freely.
4. London School of Communication/UK
The style of photography major in Communication College of London is not limited to a certain direction. Students can be exposed to different types of photography styles at the same time, from pure art to documentary to business. Students will develop their own ideas and conduct research from the perspective of the project. At the same time, in this process, learn professional photography skills. Although LCC's photography covers a wide range, business atmosphere still occupies a relatively important position, such as fashion, advertising, my photography, artistic direction, pictures and so on.
Postgraduate study is based on static images and encourages students to create across media and styles. The graduates of this school have made great achievements in pure art, business and academics, and won many awards in international competitions.
5. Kingston University, UK
The photography major of Kingston University combines contemporary digital technology with traditional photography skills, and encourages students to keep trying, start from hobbies, find creativity, cultivate skills and adapt to different shooting situations. Shooting content covers: advertising, architecture, documentary, fashion, contemporary art, interior, me, travel and so on. Students have access to all kinds of professional-grade equipment, from high-end dynamic capture equipment to studios and darkrooms.
At the postgraduate stage, this major will provide students with real opportunities, constantly expand the extension of photography and explore various forms of photographic media. In addition to the professional teaching level, Kingston University also provides students with opportunities to show their works, visit galleries, participate in photography festivals and other cultural activities.
6. King Smith College, University of London, UK
The photography and urban culture major of King Smith College of University of London discusses the relationship between urban theory and visual presentation of urban cultural space. This major was established by the Center for Urban and Community Studies to encourage young people to explore the relationship between practice and theory. Under the general environment that Golden Smith College encourages the development of photography practice, students can also be exposed to the positions and viewpoints of cultural and social theories.
This graduate program is suitable for photographers, visual artists and media practitioners to improve their photography practice ability. At the same time, it is also suitable for students with backgrounds of sociology, urban and cultural geography, cultural studies and anthropology to achieve the integration of visual presentation and urban life research technology through learning.
7. Musashino University of Fine Arts/Japan
Musashino University of Fine Arts believes that in the past twenty years, with the maturity of digital photography, a revolution is taking place in the field of photography. In this environment, photographers should re-integrate and explore contemporary photography through multiple channels, connect it with new expression modes with profound thinking, and then try various possible image expression modes.
8. Art College of Japan University/Japan
In the Art College of Japan University, students will understand the comprehensive ability education of photography to meet the requirements of photographers in today's world. Students will study all digital and film technology courses that give consideration to expression and theory. When they graduate, they can not only express their ideas through photography, but also cultivate their sensitivity to the surrounding things through photography history, art history and related theories.
9. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
The photography art "Bachelor" of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology was founded on 1887. This major provides students with the study and training of contemporary business skills. Students can learn some commercial photographers and famous academic courses in Australia. This major enables students to develop all kinds of creative and commercial photography related knowledge and practical research ability. The academic system is three academic years.
10. University of Sydney/Australia
The Master of Arts in Studio (Photographic Media) of the University of Sydney focuses on the whole series of visual art practice, thus forming the contemporary photographic media. Through the study of this major, students will gain creative skills in related professional fields, with special emphasis on contemporary visual art practice. Photography media major includes conceptual and practical investigation through project design, so as to cultivate personalized interpretation and aesthetic development, promote the acquisition of technical skills and improve the degree of students' participation in research.
Professional introduction
Photography major: mainly study the basic theories and knowledge of fine arts, literary aesthetics, film and television, advertising art and technology, accept basic training in film photography, TV shooting, advertising production and so on, and master basic abilities.
The training goal of photography specialty is to have the knowledge of art theory and the ability of film, television, advertising and photography, and to engage in the creation, teaching and research of photography art in film factories, television production departments, advertising and publicity departments and audio-visual publishing departments.
Application requirements
1, language scores
American colleges and universities require TOEFL to reach about 90 points, and famous schools require TOEFL to be above 100 points; British universities generally require IELTS 6.0 for undergraduates and IELTS 6.5 for postgraduates.
2. Professional requirements
Have a certain photography foundation and have a strong interest in photography; Before applying, you must determine your professional orientation according to your professional background and hobbies.
3. Portfolio requirements
When applying, the portfolio is essential. The portfolio can be paper, slides or CD/DVD, and the school will generally let the applicant choose one of them. The number of copies should not be less than 20 images. Most schools require applicants to provide CDs or DVDs, but students are advised to customize some paper works. Of course, some applicants' works are online, and you can provide the website to the school. The applicant's portfolio must show his own style. Applicants are advised to classify their own works, and make a brief comment on each work, explaining the background, purpose, time and thought of the shooting work. The requirements of various countries for photography professional works are as follows:
1) Requirements for American photography portfolio
90% schools require students to provide portfolio in various ways, such as paper, slides, CD/DVD, etc. Photographic works tend to be commercialized. Space requirement: 10
2) Requirements of British photography portfolio
Submit portfolio and photography project study plan (no more than 300 words). 10-20 printed works, the size does not exceed A4 or 8x 10 inch. If a work is submitted in the form of a CD, the electronic version of the work must meet the screen resolution and shall not exceed the screen resolution.
3) Requirements for Canadian Photography Portfolio
A portfolio usually consists of 3~5 projects, each with a theme. Collection pays attention to creativity and internationalization, and it is necessary to break through the inherent thinking mode. If you want to study in Canada, you must start preparing your own works in advance, try to find inspiration from the website of the Canadian Academy of Arts or the Canadian Art website, and experience the artistic environment in Canada.