The photography institute.ie

falsers

http://www.thephotographyinstitute.ie/index.cfm/apg/home

Has anyone heard of this place? any feedback? They're looking for €650 for the course and I'm not really willing to shell out if its going to be bogey

Thanks

kensutz

Never heard of them. I'd rather learn the basics myself through trial and error and then getting your peers to help you out through C&C, photowalks, meetups and this forum which could be a curse

oshead

Never heard of them. Why not visit them. According to the website they are on 28-32 Upper Pembrook St. Thats some address. In prime real estate. Yet no pictures of the facilities???

-Chris-

I'd say you'd find all the info you want online, so no real need for the online course (except to get the diploma)

Doing a course with a real person will allow them to critique your efforts and correct you as you go, rather than just imparting information.

I'd probably contact the Dublin Camera Club and do their introductory course before shelling out €650 for an online course/curriculum.

AnCatDubh

came across the site before but I don't know anything about them/haven't heard about them. sorry.

Not to be confused with the institute of photography / iop.ie (formerly digital beginners) who generally get sterling reviews of their courses - which are I think shorter and more targeted.

falsers

Chris and An Cath Dubh, never heard of either of those places at all.

I'm very green at this photography lark, I love taking photos and take them mostly of my daughter and areas near my house. I do a bit of touching up on the shots but I feel like I just don't know where to start with all the information! It's overwhelming, I don't understand half the words in this forum

Paulw

1: Buy Understanding Exposure.

2: Join your local camera club.

3: Check out IOP courses.

4: Trial and error

5: Go to a few boards outings, post picts here, pick up tips here.

Take any one or any combination.

PCPhoto

I sent off an email asking if the course if recognised by any governing body in Ireland and if they have any connection/contact with the Irish Media.

it seems like its an online "business" which basically doesn't do much only teach the basics and give you hints and ideas which are common knowledge.

Ps. am tempted to do the course then set up myself (then adapt it to suit my needs) - as I'd have more experience with the Irish Media Circuit I could teach people how to become a freelance photojournalist in Ireland.

sNarah

PCPhoto wrote: »

Ps. am tempted to do the course then set up myself (then adapt it to suit my needs) - as I'd have more experience with the Irish Media Circuit I could teach people how to become a freelance photojournalist in Ireland.

That sounds interesting! Where does one actually go to get validation?

And Falsers: all advice given here is spot on - I wouldn't chance the institute as it's not known, and as a rule, no reputation often means a bad one. (unless they literally just started off). In Dublin, I would certainly recommend courses organized by Dublin Camera Club.

AnCatDubh

falsers wrote: »

Chris and An Cath Dubh, never heard of either of those places at all.

I'm very green at this photography lark, I love taking photos and take them mostly of my daughter and areas near my house. I do a bit of touching up on the shots but I feel like I just don't know where to start with all the information! It's overwhelming, I don't understand half the words in this forum

Ah, you'll be grand - you are like most of us here

But seriously - throw open a new thread with any questions you have - people are generally really helpful around here and don't mind explaining things if you need a dig out with anything.

Also feel free if/when you are confident enough to throw up a C&C thread to see what people might suggest to you about your images.

PCPhoto

sNarah wrote: »

That sounds interesting! Where does one actually go to get validation?
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its not really a validation - more of explaining the unwritten rules of the Irish Media Circuit, proper manners and photo etiquite being one of the main ones.... how to react in certain situations? (explaining the laws and regulations - and grey areas surrounding taking images and using images in Ireland)

or were you talking about course validation - If thats the case I meant recognition by FETAC or other similar source.

EDIT: Thats my new years resolution - to write a photography course teaching how to become a freelance photographer and how to make money from doing it.

sNarah

PCPhoto wrote: »

or were you talking about course validation - If thats the case I meant recognition by FETAC or other similar source.

Jah the latter!

Paulw

PCPhoto wrote: »

Thats my new years resolution - to write a photography course teaching how to become a freelance photographer and how to make money from doing it.

That could be an interesting read/course/tutorial.

PCPhoto

lol.... could be a very fast tutorial .... turn up - take photos !!, send 'em to me and I'll pass them on to the papers...if you get printed I'll tell ya who to invoice.

ah - it would probably turn into a book about experiences I've had over the years and what mistakes I made.

we'll see - will talk with a couple of other photographers and get input.... watch this space !!

PCPhoto

just got a reply back from the institute:

in effect I asked 2 questions:

1. Does the course offer a qualification recognised by any education body in Ireland?
Answer: The response was along the lines of - "we are registered with the UKRLP (United Kingdom Register of Learning Providers)" - which essentially means they are registered to teach...which makes them a registered company - which they would have to do in order to provide such a service in the UK.

2. Does the institute have any links to the Irish Media?
Answer - no response has been given to that question - so I replied asking the same question again (I'm awaiting a reply).

Long and short of it is ... avoid this course - it offers no recognition and at best you might learn the basics of photography and some generic hints/tips which you could get from hanging around the photo section of Boards.

thebaz

the name is very confusing with the Institute of Photography, which as Paul says above, is well proven , Dave is an excellent teacher, and I too would recommend his courses, without hesitation

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gsxr1

i get their emails and intend to go to one of the free photo shoots next week. The HDR one

I think the free half day course you get when you buy a canon is with them.

That is in Feb. But to be honest I dont think I will go as I believe I have a basic understanding of the camera and dont need to go over stuff I already know.

Paulw

You're confusing the Institute of Photography (digitalbeginners) with this crowd (The Photography Institute).

Go with the former, and stay well away from the latter.

Clear??


Recommended - the Institute of Photography
Avoid - The Photography Institute

magicbastarder

i'd be surprised if the IOP don't have a basis on which to make a legal complaint about this crowd trading under a stupidly similar name.

PCPhoto

got a reply for the second question:

Yes, you are correct we are not accredited in Ireland, but as I mentioned, recognised worldwide as an online education provider.

melekalikimaka

whats the significance of accreditation, if they course content is good is that not whats important?

Paulw

melekalikimaka wrote: »

whats the significance of accreditation, if they course content is good is that not whats important?

I'd say if you're going to spend that amount of money on a course, you'd want it to be recognised/accredited - FETAC or something similar.

PCPhoto

melekalikimaka wrote: »

whats the significance of accreditation, if they course content is good is that not whats important?

they claim to teach how to be a freelance photographer - its different in each country - a freelance photographer needs to have contacts/connections.

Accreditation in a course would benefit you if you were to do subsequent night courses - it could mean skipping a module and in cases like this ...possibly saving thousands.

falsers

Paulw wrote: »

I'd say if you're going to spend that amount of money on a course, you'd want it to be recognised/accredited - FETAC or something similar.

Yeah, would defo want something decent at the end of it!!

pcphoto, love the idea of a course/module on becoming a freelance photographer but think its safe to say I'm a long way off

Have looked on the Dublin camera clubs website so hopefully do their course and get some experience. Will be back with questions and maybe some photos :eek:

Fitzerb

falsers wrote: »

http://www.thephotographyinstitute.ie/index.cfm/apg/home

Has anyone heard of this place? any feedback? They're looking for €650 for the course and I'm not really willing to shell out if its going to be bogey

Thanks

Sounds Riskeeey to me.
I don’t think its that easy to learn photography through the internet.
I have completed two course
One with Dave (institute) and he is really very good. A little pricy but worth it.
I also completed one in Ballsbridge through a girl called Miriam O Connor and she was excellent. Check her up on the net she knows her stuff. That only cost me less than €200.
The course I done with Dave was good but it was my first time and there was a lot of not knowing what to ask. The course in Ballsbridge was better because I knew the questions to ask .
I would advise doing a course as it can be a complicated hobby

Miriam is running another course starting this january in Ballsbridge I think the enroll date is Jan 10th