FAQs
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Q.WHY CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY?
Photography is a creative subject that expands the mind. It is a discipline that helps build patience, respect for values, a refined sense of aesthetics and greater appreciation of the world we live in. A photographer is an artist who combines creativity and technology to achieve the perfect manifestation of the arts to inspire people. Through photos, a photographer has the power to suggest changes, convey emotions, spread awareness, educate and even bring about a revolution.
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Q.DO I HAVE IT IN ME TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER?
IIP believes there is a photographer in each and every one of us. To bring out that photographer, all one needs is the right encouragement and guidance. Reason why, IIP inculcates a unique teaching philosophy that inspires, encourages and methodically grooms each and every aspirant with individual focus. All IIP requires from its students is to show a love for the subject; a passion to pursue their dream; a dedication to practice and a focused approach!
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Q.WHY CHOOSE IIP?
A pioneer in taking online photography to a new level in India, IIP has successfully mentored a wide segment of students from Africa, Asia and the Middle East - helping countless discover their potential for photography. The institute incorporates a unique teaching system which combines motivated self learning techniques with professional guidance and lifelong mentors to train aspirants in-depth for the world of photography.
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Q.WHY DO I NEED IIP'S PROFESSIONAL GUDIANCE?
No matter what field you decided to chase, professional guidance is a vital requirement for success. At IIP you'll not only find meticulously designed courses but also experienced tutors who will guide you every step of the way to encourage your passion for photography
- Professional guidance will help you learn techniques and pick up skills faster than learning on your own.
- Professional evaluation will help you improve your quality without trials and errors.
- Professional teaching will open your mind to infinite possibilities, thus letting you explore your true potential.
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Q.WHO IS THE ONLINE PROGRAM, MEANT FOR?
IIP pioneered the online learning program to help aspirants who owing to distance or social, professional and personal commitments are unable to opt for regular sessions.
The online program is great for:
- Aspirants who have odd working hours and can't make it for classroom sessions
- Aspirants who live in other countries, states, cities
- Aspirants who find it difficult to commute to Noida from other parts of Delhi and surrounding regions
- Aspirants who are more comfortable learning at home than in classrooms
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Q.WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF THE IIP ONLINE PROGRAM?
Online learning is a fast evolving subject with innovations happening on a daily basis to provide an effective and flawless experience. A pioneer in taking photography to a new level in India, IIP has developed its own comprehensive online program to let enthusiast and aspirants learn photography easily and thoroughly. The institute invests extensively to constantly innovate its online programs to make teaching more effective.
Instructor Interaction:
• Online student-instructor interaction for step by step guidance and doubt clearance
• One to one personal feedback from tutor
• Discuss photo projects online
• Video tutorials
• Optional – face to face interaction via webcam
Teaching Methodology:
• Online course notes that can be downloaded for study
• Weekly photographic assignments
• Homework to be uploaded for mentor evaluation
Student Interaction:
• Access to IIP student lounge to explore various learning and earning options
• Facility to share work with fellow classmates and learn from each other's practical assignments
• Chance to build your network of lifelong friends and professional
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Q.WHAT DOES THE ONLINE COURSE COVER?
To be an expert, you need to first master the basics. This universal truth is applicable in photography as well as in all other fields. For enthusiasts and aspirants who are taking baby steps, IIP strongly recommends: The IIP Beginners Course. Put together by a professional team of photographers, the IIP Beginners Course is designed to familiarize you in-depth and help you enhance your command over the basics.
Elementary knowledge of photography • Exposure to the art of capturing images • Introduction to cameras and their proper use • Visualizing pictures • Introduction to lighting
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Q.WILL I GET A CERTIFICATE FROM IIP?
IIP is fast growing institution with a reputation for excellence. Founded by a veteran photographer and managed by professional photographers with rich industry experience, IIP offers certificates upon completion of its classroom session as well as online programs. To be eligible for this certificate, students' performances have to match-up to the criteria set by the IIP faculty - an IIP certificate is a valuable addition to your resume. Usually students have no problems achieving one.
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Q.CAN I SWITCH FROM HOBBY TO PROFESSION, LATER?
While majority of people start out as hobbyists and juggle their lifelong passion for photography with regular jobs, some turn their passion into a profession. Yes, you can turn your hobby into a profession at any time of your life. To help you in your professional growth, IIP also offers you advanced specialization courses for various professional streams.
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Q.Which IIP course would help me most?
Our 3 MONTHS ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY Foundation Course is the most sought after course. The strongest feature of the course is that it can cater to both aspiring photographers looking to treat photography as a hobby or to take it up as a profession. This course is perfect for the person who wants to take control of a high performance digital SLR. . It's syllabus has been created to cover all the basics of the art of photography. The course also includes specialized areas of photography too.
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Q.How do you impart photography education in online courses?
Once a student enrolls in the course, a unique username and password is given to the students.
Students login's through the ID given, every week one unit opens, from where the student can read the text material and at the end of week a practical assignment is given which the student needs to complete and submit and following week the next unit opens.
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Q.When do sessions at IIP commence ?
IIP's online courses are open all round the year. Students can enroll themselves at any time. Each student will be given a certain period of time to complete his/her course along with some grace period in exceptional cases.
The batches for the Offline courses are communicated on the website as well as IIP facebook page for everybody's convenience.
The current batches are:
For current batches please refer to our courses section on the website for updated dates.
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Q.Should I leave my job or studies to do it?
Answer: No. You can complete your chosen IIP course at your own pace at your own convenience in your spare time. It's for your enhancement. |
Q.Is some prior training or working experience needed for it?
Answer: No. You can begin with our courses with no prior knowledge of camera or techniques. As all our courses have been designed to talk fundamentals initially and develop your photography skills through mastery of professional techniques in easy, carefully planned steps. |
Q.What kind of equiptment are required for the courses?
Answer: A camera is the first and foremost requirement. Point-and-shoot cameras with a manual mode will serve the purpose for most of the assignments, although Digital SLR is recommended so that that you can learn to manually handle it like adjusting the aperture, shutter speed and other settings.
For the course of Adobe Photoshop you will need the full version of Adobe Photoshop, an inkjet printer and computer. To assure that your computer supports Photoshop, go through Adobe's website and learn all the requirements.
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Q.Does IIP help students with financial assistance?
Answer: IIP offers regular Shcolarships to its students, along with an already low course fee. Eligible students may be granted 100% scholarships, solely at the discretion of the Institute |
Q.How does Earn While You Learn Work?
Answer: Selected images from the assignments submitted by you, the student, will be put up for sale. In case of a successfull sale, the proceeds wil be recieved by you, the student. The Institute may or may not, however, levy a processing charge on the transaction. |
Q.Will the course include Workshops and Expeditions?
Answer: The course does not incldue workshops and expeditions. However, as students of IIP, you will be able to get the best deals for the year round IIP Workshops and Expeditions to get a hands on approach at photography. Please check the links below for the upcoming Workshops and Expeditions |
Q.What do i get out of an IIP Course?
Answer: The IIP Basic course is the perfect way to kickstart a career in Photography. On completion of the course, you will recieve a Certificate in Photography, which will give you photography career a solid footing. Apart from this, you will have access to expert photographers for guidance, resloving queries etc. |
Q.Who is eligible to join the IIP Basic Course in Photography?
Answer: Everybody. From students to working professionals, to housewives, anybody who has a passion for photography is welcome to join the course. Our low course feee makes it possible for students of all ages to pursue their love of photography. |
Q.Who do i contact if have any more queries?
Answer: You can email us at info@indianinstituteofphotography.com |
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