Hey guys, I know this isn't really a Canon thing, but I shoot Canon and this section gets a lot more traffic than anywhere else I could think to post this question. I was just curious if anyone had any experience with the New York Institute of Photography and if they thought it was worth the $700. Any insight on this would be very helpful. Thanks guys.
I'm currently enrolled in NYIP's course and I am very satisfied with it. You make your monthly payment and receive a packet every other month or so with booklets to read and projects to complete based on what the topic for that period and then you send back your printouts for evaluation. You also receive goodies periodically like a white see-through unbrella, reflectors, booklets to keep track of your shooting setups and tid-bits.
I'm sure you can gain the same knowledge by just buying books and internet research but I think it's a nice addition to add to your shooting foundation in a controlled system.
Some may knock it but hey it gives you something to look forward to in learning and putting what you learn to the test.
I can answer some of your questions via PM if you wish....also where are you located?
Good luck with whatever you decided!
I did the course and the gov't paid for it. Glad they did too as I don't think it was worth the money. If you have the basics of camera use and composition down then you've achieved the goal of what the NYIP course will teach. You'd be better off taking classes through a local collage, at least you'll have face to face relations and not have to wait 30+ days for a critique. I'm now working towards a BFA at Weber State University in Utah. One plus to the NYIP course is that the diploma is very nice and looks good on the wall.
I signed up and received the materials. The first half of the program assumes you have little or no photography knowledge and I was byond that stage. Just could not make myself spend the time doing the basic stuff in order to get to the lessons that might have been more useful.
I wish they offered a course that did not include so much concentration on film. All the arguments about film being the roots of photography aside, I am no longer using it and will problably never again.
So has anyone had a more positive experience with another distance type program? Perhaps one that starts with an assumption of a moderate level of skills already? With work and a newborn I really need to do things on my own schedule, so the local college is out. I like what i am able to produce now, but would like some structure to help gain better/more skills.
If cost isn't an issue the Academy of Art University has a good program that's all over the internet. I think it's the best option for distance ed in the photographic genre. The best part is they offer the ability to get a BFA in Photography and you'll never have to step foot in a classroom! But the cost is steep as each class is $2000!! My TA covers $4800 per year so I opted to go local so that I could take more than 2 classes per year. Though if you have the cash I think it's your best bet.
$700? Steep for sure for something that you may be able to learn it yourself. No classroom interaction.... What's the difference between learn it yourself then??
I thought about signing up with them, wasn't sure that I could give it the time needed. But one thing that threw me was the use of cassette tapes. I haven't owned a cassette player in eights years or more. Are they still using cassette tapes? It's a minor thing but if they are, it makes me think what else might be outdated from them.
I received cassettes when I did the course about 8months ago, though since then I heard that they've updated to cd's. I never did play any of them though. I was luck enough that my truck had a cassette deck in it so I could listen to the feedback tape. But I wasn't willing to sit in my truck to listen to the play by play description on the tapes about what I just read in print. Also I have to correct myself, I received a Certificate of Completion not a diploma, my fault. Though it is an ornate for a certificate. If I get a chance i'll snap a shot of it.
? Steep for sure for something that you may be able to learn it yourself. No classroom interaction....