BA in Photography and Videography

No, AAFT does not have online courses in photography. The entire photography course at AAFT is taught using off-line and on-campus classes, to provide practical training and direct contact with the faculty. This form is particularly crucial in the context of photography, where fieldwork and activity, studio work, and real-time instruction are essential in the development of skills.

Busy people who would like to enroll can choose to take flexible offline classes or short-term programs that are available on the campus. This will enable the learners to have a practical experience and professional feedback without losing the training quality.

A photography course at the beginning level does not demand expensive equipment.

Students can begin with:

• DSLR or mirrorless camera (not obligatory but desirable)
• Smartphone camera to do simple exercises.
• Basic editing software
• Tripod and simple accessories (additional)

AAFT builds up slowly, incorporating new equipment and techniques as students move through the photography course.

Photography courses at AAFT focus on portfolio development in the course of the course.

Students create portfolios by:

• Themed photo assignments.
• Studio and outdoor shoots
• Guided project work
• Reviewing portfolios by mentors.
• Terminal portfolio presentation.

This is a well-organized method that guarantees graduates to be industry-ready with high-visual portfolios.

BA in Photography graduates are able to find various creative employment opportunities along industrial lines.

Career options include:

• Professional photographer
• Product/fashion photographer.
• Photojournalist
• Photographer / Commercial and Advertising.
• Studio professional or freelance photographer.

More career scope is provided through higher-level courses such as the MA in Photography.

No, AAFT does not provide online photography courses, and hence certification is not granted using an online mode. All the photography certifications at AAFT are obtained with the help of offline, on-campus studies that focus on practical training, using studios, and also direct faculty guidance.

Granting students certification is done once they successfully pass through practical assignments, tests and work done on campus. This offline certification is very beneficial in terms of career development, freelance work, and advancement to higher diploma or degree courses in photography provided by AAFT.

Applicants in photography at AAFT need to possess the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: The applicant should have finished 10+2 in a known university or institution.
• Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 required (45% in case of reserved category) is necessary.
• Entrance Test: In order to get admission in AAFT, applicants need to pass the AAFT Global Entrance Test (GET).

These requirements guarantee that students possess the academic background and talent to be effective in the professional training of photography at AAFT.

Yes, a beginner photography course at AAFT is as technical and creative as well. Students are taught setting of cameras, lighting, and editing with composition, storytelling, and visual appearance.

This moderate approach assists the learner in building a formidable artistic vision and perfect technical control, which provides a good foundation for further study of photography.

The BA in Photography provides long-term, intensive training at a professional level, contrasted with the short courses on photography or certificate courses. Although the short course deals with particular skills, the BA degree course offers:

• In-depth technical and creative training.
• Exposure to industry and internship.
• Long-term portfolio development.
• Deep learning and international studies.

This makes the degree more suitable for students who want to pursue photography careers in the long run.