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Question Online Photography degrees? what do you think?
Worth it or not? I have been considering it but not sure if is truly worth it because is really expensive! any thoughts? thanks!
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Old 04-02-2010, 03:13 PM
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Some colleges offer online classes...that might be worth it.
The rest, I just don't trust.
A few might have a decent program, but the diploma will be worth less than the paper and ink it's printed on, in the job market.

If you really want an expensive piece of paper.....
Send me a grand over paypal...I'll make a nice looking certificate in microsoft works you can print out.
then spend a year practicing, and studying here on digital-photography-school.com
It'll work out about the same.
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Talent and skill are far more valuable than a degree in photography. I wouldn't waste my money. You can find all the information yourself, and practice, practice, practice!!
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Talent and skill are far more valuable than a degree in photography. I wouldn't waste my money. You can find all the information yourself, and practice, practice, practice!!
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I agree. I don't see what an online school could teach you about photography that you couldn't find for free elswhere on the internet anyway. At least with an actual photography class you get some hands on experience.
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Old 04-05-2010, 03:21 AM
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Thanks for the advices! I just came to that conclusion last night! LOL
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