Visual literacy, design, and rhetoric. Visual elements in print and online documents.

As you many know, many Professional Students have a love of photography. Which, isn't surprising, given how much we use and manipulate images and graphics in so many of our documents. So I wanted to post a little information on some fantastic photo-learning opportunities.

Mentor Series

Mentor Series is the study abroad-esque opportunity. You can choose where in the world you would like to travel. Each year they pick new locations, destinations and instructors. Whether beginning or experienced this looks stunning. The instructors are well-known photographers, often having worked for National Geographic, Discovery, Newsweek, etc. It is a bit pricey, but I think it's well worth it for the experience!

I have yet to take my trip. I was close do doing an excersion in Sweeden last year and then I considered the Michigan trip this summer, but neither have worked precisely with my schedule. I'm still looking foward to going on one some day. I'll let you know.

Nikon School



Nikon offers courses in general photography, digital photography, and underwater photography. This looks like a great way to gain some skills over a short period of time. I'm interested! Again...I'll let you know.

Speaking of underwater photography...
In my senior year of high school I was CERTAIN that I was destined to be a photographer. Since junior high when my uncle took me out camping and let me use his old 35mm SLR Canon, I was sold on the beauty of photography and the talent it took to see something the rest of the world couldn't. So I researched a number of schools and the one that caught my attention was The Brooks Institute of Photography.

Brooks Institute of Photography

The Photography School That Offers Training in Filmmaking,
Graphic Design and Photojournalism

Brooks Institute is designed for anyone who aspires to a career in photography, filmmaking or graphic design. Whether you are completely new to the field or seek new skills to advance an established career, Brooks' educational philosophy of "learning by doing" can provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed.

Classes are taught by world leaders in professional photography, motion picture and graphic design at beautiful locations in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California. From this base you will have the opportunity, literally, to explore the world. In this era of global communication, Brooks will continue to offer a responsive, active, and innovative training in photography, filmmaking, photojournalism and graphic design. Come see for yourself!

Learn more about the programs offered at Brooks:

» Professional Photography

»» Master's Program

» Visual Journalism

» Film and Video Production

» Visual Communication