When you are deciding which photography course is right for your needs, you will usually have to consider whether an online course or a classroom course is the right option for you. Here are a few things to consider before you get started:
Online photography courses:
– Can be completed at times to suit you and usually at your own pace – IOP® offer unlimited time to complete the course (providing you log in at least once per year).
– Less intimidating that entering a classroom full of knowledgeable students
– If the online course has a good support system like IOP®, you can ask any question you like, privately, without feeling that it is a stupid question
– Your tutor can provide support to you out-with designated class times. You can contact your IOP® tutor at any time for help and advice
– Online communities are normally large and supportive – IOP® has over 5,000 regular contributors on the IOP® Camera Club forum and only IOP® members can access it, so it is a closed and helpful environment
Face-to-face courses:
– Some people prefer to have a tutor physically with them on a shoot. We understand this and can recommend classes in your area to complement your IOP® online photography course.
– If you have never used a computer before and struggle with the basics, an online course might be challenging for you. IOP® courses require only the most basic computer knowledge like copying/ pasting a link and sharing images online. If you have never done this before, don’t worry, we can help you with it, but you might want to consider a classroom course if you find computers a real challenge.
– When you take a classroom course, you get to physically meet other students who are learning at the same time as you. IOP® do offer an online version of this community – you might not get to see their faces but you will get to know other students well.
Whatever you decide, IOP® like to think we offer courses for every level of photography learning and can help every single student with their photography in many different ways.
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