Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]'I am interested in getting information about how to get into a grad degree for photojournalism at MIT. I won't be able to attend for a few years but I already have a degree in English literature and a masters in environmental health sciences.' Alfie, Do you want to spend the time at university or is your ambition to make your living as a photojournalist? If it's the latter (and you already seem to have spent quite a lot of time studying) then you would probably be better off working for a paper or agency and learning your trade that way. You might have to work in the library or pic desk for a pittance, if anything, but there is no better way of learning than working alongside the professionals and looking at their results. I spent 4 years doing a photography degree and then worked as a studio assistant for two. I learnt far more by watching people who shoot for money every day. Art college was fun, but you can't beat the real thing. Johnnie - -------------------------------------------- Johnnie Pakington Camden London UK E: johnnie@bbpr.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html