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Professional Photography

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There are a number of photography colleges in India, what makes the course offered at SACAC the best photography course in India is that SACAC appreciates photography as a visual language, where photographers master its grammar and craft, explore its numerous dialects and interpretations, and establish a visual conversation with the world around them. We understand photography as a dynamic expressive medium with an ever-evolving set of skills, concepts and aesthetics that both shape and are shaped by the social, political and cultural worlds in which they exist. Our students, therefore, practice the production, presentation, representation and dissemination of photographs as visually literate and socially conscious professionals using photography to examine and better understand the individual and the community.

The Diploma in Professional Photography Course is arguably the best photography course in India. The course enables students to practice photography as a language and a craft that transcends genres and engages with all areas and branches of image-making. The curriculum focuses on technical and aesthetic expertise; intellectual, conceptual, and contextual papers, like philosophy, history, politics and research; and professional development skills. Through a variety of teaching methods, students are trained to not just create better images, but they are also enabled to articulate ideas, read photographs and write about them. The course, widely acknowledged as the best photography course in India, stresses upon the ability to create new meaningful bodies of photographic work that are socio-culturally and historically informed, and works that can contribute to the development of the art and practice of photography. The course provides students with knowledge and skills to work as professional photographers in diverse genres like journalism, documentary, editorial, fashion or advertising, and equips students with abilities to launch their photographic practice and careers.

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Abhishek Malik

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Kamlesh Jangid

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Komal Kakkar

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Curriculum

The photography course at Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Creativity is designed in a way that recognises thought to be as important to photography as technique. Unique among professional photography colleges in Delhi it is built around a solid core of human interest and documentary photography. Lectures, discussions and expert visits combine with workshops and projects to create a photography curriculum that helps nascent photographers develop purpose and discipline into a professional practice. Equal emphasis is laid on developing personal projects and acquiring skills to be successful in the business of photography. The students also get an opportunity to be part of special guided tours of exhibitions across museums and galleries in Delhi, which provide opportunities to interact with artists and curators.

The 14 months Diploma in Professional Photography Course is spread across four semesters as below:

  • Introduction to Image Making
  • Analog Photography
  • Basics of Digital Photography & Post-Production
  • Street Photography
  • Basic Lighting and Flash techniques
  • Documentary Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Sociology
  • Moving Images
  • Research: Theory and Practice
  • Library and Photobooks
  • Advanced Lighting Techniques
  • Portraiture: Environmental/Location
  • Studio Photography – Portraiture, Products, Food, Editorial Project and Grant Writing
  • Bookmaking
  • AI & Virtual Reality
  • Field Research & Workshop
  • Jury Reviews

Fields

Creative Communications | Mainline Advertising | Online Advertising | Brand Experiences | Brand Management | Brand Building | Brand Strategy | Brand Marketing | Public Relations | Corporate Brand Comms | Internal Communications | Events | Experiential MARKETING | Media Marketing | Media Planning | Media Operations | Direct Marketing | Digital Marketing | Entrepreneurial Brands

Mentoring

Our faculty at the SACAC Brand School are industry practitioners, boasting over a decade plus of experience in their respective fields, with impressive professional achievements. They offer a comprehensive approach by integrating academic theories with pragmatic case studies drawn from the industry. Engaging in daily, personalized, & in-depth sessions with students, the faculty members provide a nurturing environment for a holistic learning of advertising & its role in a fast-changing world where rules are increasingly being dictated by technology. And thereby equipping students with the kind of creative education design & specialized skills needed to excel in their chosen areas of storytelling.

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Placement

We know it is important for you and applicants or his parents to understand what are the opportunities after pursuing this course. It is very tough to list down all the alumni achievements, however we make a humble effort. To know more about our former students and their careers, please visit Alumni Achievements.

Our alumni has gone out and worked under all kinds of different roles such as – social media managers, copy writers, content editors, account managers, creative heads, videographers, graphic designers, PR executives and more. It has been our privilege to have had companies such as Digitas, Dentsu Webchutney, RepIndia, FCB Ulka, FML, Genesis, Zostel, BBH Delhi, JWT, Ogilvy, Google, IKEA, Glitch! Group M, Wieden Kennedy, TBWA India, ADK Fortune Communications, Media Mantra, Publicis Groupe, EY, Jajabor Brand Consultancy, Isobar, Innocean Worldwide Communication, Adfactors PR, Genesis BCW, MSL Group and more recruit from our campus over the last few years. There are independent professionals who are bloggers, and even entrepreneurs running their own digital agencies!

The world of advertising, public relations, and digital media is very dynamic. Every year we see new avenues open up for our students going out, and yet, what is predictable is the need that these famous advertising and digital institutions have for our students.

Entrance

SACAC Brand School has a structured selection process that is conducted in a combination of both online & on-campus modules. This process intends to gauge the potential fit of the candidate in the creative industry & to identify gaps if any in the current area of choice the candidate within the field of communications. This not only works as a filtration tool but also equip us to plan for individual mentoring of the students in context to their field of choice. It does include the conventional forms, applications etc. but goes beyond to explore the individual's holistic assessment through problem-solving exercises & interactive sessions.

Application Requirements

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    Eligibility

    Graduates in any discipline, including those awaiting their final year result/equivalent qualifications/working professionals..

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    Application Form

    Start by filling this application form with your academic as well as personal info.

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    Academic Documents

    Upload relevant academic documents as listed under the specific course of your preference.

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    Portfolio

    In case you’re a working professional & are looking to upskill, we’d like to understand more.
    Upload your current portfolio

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    Statement of Purpose
    1. As a person interested in creative / brand communications, what aspect of it excites you the most & why?
    2. In terms of Portfolio / individual development, what kind of projects do you look forward to work on?
    3. What edge do you hope to gain after completing this course?
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    Letters of Recommendation

    Do you have anyone from your current workplace / past institute recommending you? If so, it must highlight your personality, attitude, talent & current skillset that makes you fit for this path.

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