Proud Photography Online Class

[Ishyid]

Is it really worth it? Because the only photography class offered around me at a community college is $500 a quarter, and half is photography and half is photoshop. Is proudphotography.com actually worth the $100 dollars that it costs, or do they not teach you what you want. Please let me know, and if you took the online course let me know how it was. How were the lectures or information layed out? Was it just a giant article, or was it video format?

Please let me know
Joshua

[BabetteKD]

I would do the class at the community college. You get people seeing your photography up close, giving an honest critique, sharing ideas plus you get to use and recieve training in photoshop.

Also, if you're taking a class and need help or want the class to go in a certain direction, you can talk to your professor to see if the lesson plan can be changed for just you or for the class.

[Ishyid]

You do have a point there. I never thought of it that way. Thanks.

[BabetteKD]

Well, i've taken online classes and college classes. My online professors weren't so easy to work with because they have their syllabus set and changing things require actual work. I don't mean to sound mean, but this is just drawing from my own experience. I just think you should take the community college course because you also get to learn Photoshop basics at the very least, and while you're a student you can still get discounts for your own copy of Photoshop.

[windrider86]

you have just as much help online as you do in class. The people who would be your teacher are fantastic about answering your questions right away.
You take the courses and complete assignments just like you do in class.You work at your pace and have forums where you can chat with others who take the class.
For the money, I felt it was well worth my time and effort. Just my opinion

[Ishyid]

Originally Posted by windrider86

you have just as much help online as you do in class. The people who would be your teacher are fantastic about answering your questions right away.
You take the courses and complete assignments just like you do in class.You work at your pace and have forums where you can chat with others who take the class.
For the money, I felt it was well worth my time and effort. Just my opinion

It sounds like you have taken the online class from them. If you don't mind me asking you one more question, about how long did it take you to complete the course?

[windrider86]

It took me, I wanna say about 3 months

[JerBear]

Just a thought, but I have paid for employees to take some classes to enhance their work and found that those that put in the effort to learn always did better.

What I mean is that the more you get involved with the classes, not just do the exercises required, but more, ask questions, etc. You will be the better for it.

And while you are obviously motivated, the online course you talked about is to the point, cheaper and looks to be a good starting point. But the community college will offer you a more rounded experience plus credit toward a AA degree if you pursue. Ask any pro photographer today and they will ALL tell you that PhotoShop is a must, so you should be looking into that as well.

Another thing, most community colleges offer Online courses as well, even if you are not in their area, you could do it online.

Something to think about.....

JM

[Ishyid]

Originally Posted by JerBear

Just a thought, but I have paid for employees to take some classes to enhance their work and found that those that put in the effort to learn always did better.

What I mean is that the more you get involved with the classes, not just do the exercises required, but more, ask questions, etc. You will be the better for it.

And while you are obviously motivated, the online course you talked about is to the point, cheaper and looks to be a good starting point. But the community college will offer you a more rounded experience plus credit toward a AA degree if you pursue. Ask any pro photographer today and they will ALL tell you that PhotoShop is a must, so you should be looking into that as well.

Another thing, most community colleges offer Online courses as well, even if you are not in their area, you could do it online.

Something to think about.....

JM

What I have decided to do is exactly what you were saying. I went ahead and enrolled myself with this online course for a starting point, and this summer I plan on enrolling in a community college to take a photography class or two. Right now I don't have time for the community college, because I am going through a fire academy that is very time demanding.