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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 112368" data-attributes="member: 10038">Photography is an interesting field, because it has such an overlap of amatuers to pros.. and the line can be so so fuzzy.First, is how does one become a pro?  The conventional 4 year college programs are often more a liberal arts degree with a whole lot of filler and not a whole lot of shooting. I would like to see the programs revamped to a 2 year associate degree with emphasis more on the technical aspects.  Almost like a graphic Art degree, with at least 4 courses in the digital programming world,  2 courses in accounting, 2 courses in psycholology,  2 courses in art appreciation and photo history, 2 courses in composition, 1 course in gear, 1-2 courses in lighting, 2 courses in Math, physics with emphasis on optical, Then, a 2 year apprentice program, with photographers,, at which point the student wouldbecome licensed as a professional.. or... the long way... self taught/apprentice program.... I was taught by my father who was taught by the US ARMY,  but the rest was self taught, but I would not put myself as a professional, because I have another full time career.I have taught photography for the last 5 years to many groups, some as graduates of photography colleges,  some pros,  serious amatuers to  beginners. and the end, it comes down to the knowledge one has, skills exhibited, and ability to communicate those skills to other. Actually, I guess I am glad we don't have a program I outlined above, because without a rigorous program, with a clear certification process,  well, then the field is open more to well.. talent and effort (what a concept),, let the best rise to the top..</blockquote>

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