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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM CATALOG
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Majors & Minors About NESOP
Academic Program
Discover New England School of Photography 1 Our Mission/Your Career 2 The Education 4 The Setting, The Student Body, The Faculty 6-10 Career & Alumni Services 11
First Year 12 Second Year 14 Seminar Series & Supplemental Courses 36 Portfolio Review 37
Advertising and Commercial Photography 16 Creative Imaging Arts 18 Documentary Photography 20 Editorial and Corporate Photography 22 Fine Art—Black & White Photography 24 Fine Art—Color Photography 26 Portraiture and Wedding Photography 28 Visual Journalism 30 Architectural Photography 32 Fashion Photography 34
Faculty Biographies 38 Administration 40
Admissions Requirements/Policies and Procedures 41 Financial Aid 42
The decision to pursue a career in professional photography starts with a passion for capturing the moment. The commitment to succeed at it requires more: artistic vision, technical and creative problem solving skills and practical business knowledge. Since 1968, New England School of Photography (NESOP) has been creating marketable artists. NESOP offers a complete photographic education that empowers you to turn a passion for photography into a successful, fulfilling profession. You can make a career doing what you love. It all starts here. The NESOP two-year, intensive Professional Photography Program focuses exclusively on photography to provide practical technical training while nurturing your creative development. Located in the heart of dynamic Boston, Massachusetts, NESOP offers an exciting and supportive environment for living, learning and working. With unparalleled opportunities for creative exploration, it’s the ideal place to develop your skills, take chances and think creatively in an urban setting that’s rich in history and culture.
NESOP gives you the flexibility to concentrate on the areas of photography that interest you most— from commercial to fine art. A family-owned business, NESOP is small enough to feel like home, yet large enough to expose you to diverse students, perspectives and industry opportunities. Develop the technical, artistic and business skills you need. The Professional Photography Program at NESOP immerses you in all aspects of photography and helps you to meet the challenges of an exciting and competitive industry.
Make a career
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Preparing students for the real world
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At New England School of Photography, our mission is to produce creative and skilled craftspeople in the art of visual communications. We achieve it with our faculty of highly qualified, working professional photographers that teach in the classroom what is readily marketable in the real world. Your mentors as well as instructors, these skilled professionals provide practical, real-world assignments and hands-on training with the same modern equipment used in the industry today.
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The NESOP philosophy is to help you succeed in taking your career in the direction you want it to go. If you choose the commercial path, you’ll get the artistic training you need to succeed at your craft while learning how to build a progressive portfolio and solve problems creatively. If your interest is fine art, you’ll get the technical training required to fully realize your creative vision. At NESOP, we balance the technical, artistic and business sides of your photographic education. The advantage to you is a thorough, relevant photographic education that enables you to thrive as a professional and continue to grow as an artist long after graduation.
You’ll find a wealth of resources to help you build your career dvanced digital imaging A and traditional photographic techniques integrated into a comprehensive, career-focused curriculum The latest professional equipment and lab facilities
Your career as a professional photographer
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Outstanding faculty of working professional photographers A diverse, intimate community of students from all over the world Historic Boston—a thriving urban and cultural center with access to limitless photographic resources and opportunities.
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A comprehensive, exceptional exploration in photography
The NESOP Professional Photography Program is sixty weeks of lecture, hands-on instruction and active lab time spread over two academic years. Our graduates attest that it’s the ideal timeframe to gain a mastery of the technical and business skills required to succeed as a professional photographer, develop a distinct, identifiable style and achieve visual problem-solving expertise that brings value to the industry and their clients.
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In professional photography, technical skill is your foundation; yet creative ability and problem-solving skills are the elements that set you apart from the competition. A NESOP education affords you the time to think imaginatively and push yourself beyond your creative limits. NESOP graduates enter the industry with two cohesive, professional portfolios (a major and minor). This gives you a competitive advantage unique to the NESOP education. During your two years at NESOP, you’ll be presented with and expected to solve various visual challenges while gaining an understanding of how you work best, which is vital for organizing an efficient workflow and building an effective business.
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Eat, sleep and breathe Photography At NESOP, your learning opportunities extend far beyond our facilities. Day and night, in and out of class, NESOP offers you a wide range of programs and opportunities that complement your academic studies and bring you outside perspectives. These include exhibitions, special seminars, conferences, guest lecturers, museum memberships and industry networking opportunities.Through our memberships and relationships in the photographic community, you can take advantage of many resources as a NESOP student, including: An institutional membership at Boston’s Photographic Resource Center (PRC)
Membership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)
The Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions at NESOP
Located just a short walk from NESOP, the PRC is one of the premier photographic centers in the world. An independent, non-profit organization, the PRC houses a 4,000-volume library and presents exhibitions, fosters education, develops resources and facilitates community interaction for local, regional and national audiences. Cited by the Boston Globe as “one-stop shopping for the photo buff,” the PRC is one of the most unique and allencompassing resources for photographers. Our institutional membership allows full-time students access to this exceptional center.
Every NESOP student receives free entry to the museum, along with discounts on special exhibits and in the museum shops. The MFA is an inspiring space for all students to explore, with artistic exhibits of all kinds and information on the history and methods of revered artists from the past and present. A magnificent resource for any artist, the MFA is sure to bring a new perspective, understanding and creativity to your work.
NESOP students become familiar with important work being done in the field of photography through exhibitions in our photographic gallery, the Garner Center. Experiencing the work of celebrated professionals enriches your growth and personal vision. Many exhibiting artists give lectures in conjunction with their shows, which are free to anyone in the NESOP community. These artist lectures are a valuable educational tool for emerging photographers. Each year, the Garner Center hosts an exhibition of the Professional Photography Program graduating students’ work. An impressive display of varied and unique images and styles, this show opens with a reception on the day of graduation and is the culmination of two years of hard work. A tribute to our graduates and a celebration for all those who supported them during their time as students, this exhibition is an exciting event to cap off each academic year.
Membership with the Griffin Museum of Photography Every NESOP student receives free entry to the museum, discounts to the museum shop and on admission to workshops, free access to lectures and free entry into the Juried Show Portfolio Review. A non-profit organization dedicated solely to the art of photography, “the Griffin” offers exhibitions, programs and lectures in an effort to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual, emotional and social impact of photographic art. NESOP students are able to experience work from emerging and celebrated national and international photographers, informing and inspiring their own work.
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Vibrant, historic Boston
NESOP is located in Boston’s Kenmore Square. A dynamic urban hub, Kenmore Square offers the benefits of a vibrant metropolitan location to students seeking a well-rounded educational experience. Here, you’ll find access to countless resources—from world-class museums, libraries and galleries to a thriving arts and music scene. The legendary Fenway Park—home of the Boston Red Sox—is right around the corner. Nearby, you’ll find Lansdowne Street, one of Boston’s best-known nightlife districts, the home of dozens of clubs and restaurants and a popular destination for local college students. At NESOP, the best of Boston is close by. From here, you can explore the limitless shooting opportunities offered throughout the diverse areas of New England.
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Boston has a strong photographic community, and as a NESOP student, you’ll quickly become part of it. NESOP is well connected to Boston’s thriving photography, academic and business communities. These connections provide a wealth of invaluable resources and real-world experiences to NESOP students.
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Shooting campaigns for big clients like T-Mobile, HP and Milk is both technically and creatively
demanding. NESOP’s Professional
Photography Program prepared
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competitive [commercial] market.
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Adrian Mueller alumnus 1999, Advertising and Commercial Photographer
I learned more in the first ten weeks [at NESOP] than I did
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in the four-year BFA program
Get to know Boston
I completed before NESOP!
Meredith Thompson
alumna 2011, Advertising and Fashion Freelance Photographer
NESOP’s neighbor, the famous Citgo sign in Kenmore Square, contains five miles of neon tubing About 300,000 college students live in Boston About 600,000 people reside in Boston proper Boston’s average annual temperature is approximately 51° F with summer highs occasionally reaching 90+° F and winter lows occasionally falling below 0° F Before a landfill project started in 1857, the Back Bay area of Boston was a 570 acre body of water Boston’s historic Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team, opened on April 20, 1912 More than 18 million people visit Boston every year The John Hancock Tower is 60 stories tall and boasts 13 acres of glass 7
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Meet the nesop students A diverse, welcoming community of photographers When you enroll in
the NESOP Professional Photography Program, you join a diverse yet intimate student body of approximately 150 individuals from around the world. Motivated and creative, NESOP students bring distinct perspectives and specialized skills that contribute to our uniquely supportive atmosphere. Many students come to NESOP right after high school, some after completing college and others after pursuing different careers or interests. From the high school graduate eager to start on a career path to the MFA graduate seeking a cohesive, marketable professional portfolio—the common thread linking all NESOP students is an enthusiastic commitment to grow technically and artistically as photographers. At NESOP, you benefit from small classes which encourage a close working relationship between instructors and students. Class sizes range from seven to a maximum of 20 students for instructional/laboratory classes and to a maximum of 35 students for lecture classes. NESOP instructional/laboratory class sizes are typically kept under 16 students.
Chances are, you will get to know most of your classmates and forge close friendships and collaborative relationships with students, faculty and staff. It is how we create a nurturing environment that many refer to as the NESOP family—the perfect place to advance your technical training, develop your personal vision and become a professional photographer.
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Accomplished professionals, dedicated educators NESOP faculty members are working professional photographers representing all major areas of the industry. Many are winners of major photographic and academic awards, internationallypublished photographers and acknowledged experts in their field. As a student, you study with these skilled professionals offering years of real world experience. You benefit from their unique views, innovative approaches to photography and teaching, and a sincere commitment to help you turn practical skills into a personal vision that serves you throughout your professional photographic career.
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More like an extended family than a staff, our faculty members show a high degree of loyalty to NESOP. Some are early NESOP graduates. Others have been with us for decades. At the same time, NESOP’s reputation for excellence allows us to regularly attract new instructors, and with them, fresh perspectives. This dynamic mix of professionals combined with the cumulative experience and depth of knowledge our faculty offers are rich resources on which to draw as a NESOP student and graduate. The bonds NESOP students forge with our faculty are strong and enduring. Long after they have become successful professionals, our graduates continue to look to NESOP instructors as mentors and authorities.
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BUILD the CAREER YOU WANT An invaluable network of photographers
A head start in the Industry
Beyond the classroom
Over the past four decades, NESOP has graduated many hundreds of students who now work professionally around the world. Alumni are linked through NESOP’s Alumni Connect Program, through which NESOP graduates can:
From your start in the program until well after graduation, the NESOP career and alumni services department can assist you in establishing yourself as a professional in the field and in finding full-time and freelance work. While you’re still in school, we’ll help you identify and obtain internships and assisting opportunities. In your second year, you’ll receive our weekly job lead e-mail blast. you will be granted access to all job leads and calls for entry via NESOP’s Alumni Portal. Upon graduation, you will be granted full access to the Portal so that you may access job leads and calls for entry, update your personal information with the school, connect with fellow alumni and stay involved with NESOP.
Many students have the chance to work in the field before graduation. Our career and alumni services coordinator is present at your portfolio review to become familiar with your work so that NESOP may better guide you. NESOP offers many opportunities beyond the classroom. In addition to our inhouse Insider Training seminars offering career-building tools and support and Industry Networking Day, where outside industry professionals offer portfolio reviews and networking opportunities to graduating students, we keep students and graduates informed about important events and opportunities in the photographic community in Boston and beyond.
• Receive the alumni newsletter • I nteract with fellow graduates in an online forum • Share news through an online blog •P articipate in alumni networking events in Boston and beyond These services are also available through NESOP’s Alumni Portal, which features 24-hour online access to job leads, the ability to update contact details, information about NESOP events, an Alumni Directory and opportunities to remain involved with the school.
Career services are available to all graduates of the Professional Photography Program. To receive career and placement assistance as a graduate, your account must be in good standing; you must complete a placement record form and respond to placement surveys made by the school. NESOP does not guarantee employment.
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FIRST YEAR
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Build a solid foundation
e first year of the Professional Photography Program establishes a solid foundation in Th photographic craft and visual communications in contemporary (digital) and traditional (film) technologies. This year emphasizes mastery of fundamental technical skills and the underlying principles of black & white and color photography through proper metering and exposure methods, image capture and final image output in both digital and analog formats. s you progress technically, the program structure enables you to explore design concepts and A develop your ability to convey ideas in a solid and exciting visual language. While emphasis is on current digital technologies, NESOP incorporates film into its first-year curriculum as a unique teaching and learning tool. Working with film dissects the image-making process so that students may practice bringing their images to perfection. This practice increases the students’ understanding of the digital process and ultimately augments their ability to use the full range of digital imaging tools available. From capture to process to output and from black & white to color photography, year one ensures the solid formation of the technical and aesthetic skills necessary for success in the advanced specialization areas during the second year.
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Exploring Studio Lighting—6 units
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Digital Capture and Workflow—10 units This foundation-level class is an integrated exploration of the digital single lens reflex camera (a professional photographer’s primary image-making instrument) and Adobe Lightroom, our standard workflow application, and digital darkroom. Comprehensive lectures and instructor-led exercises and assignments will familiarize students with:
• professional equipment inventory •d igital as an evolutionary, not revolutionary, technology •m ajor camera controls, components and accessories • t he importance of lens choice and camera position to the success of a photograph • t he interrelationship between light, ISO, shutter speed and aperture • t he technical and visual aspects of exposure • modifying and enhancing available light • basic TTL flash operation
Essential digital workflow topics will be thoroughly explained, including:
•L ightroom cataloguing and file management • data backup strategies • file formats and interpolation • RAW development • digital color • color correction • digital printmaking
Students will leave the class with a solid understanding of the basic equipment, processes and technologies required to move forward in the program.
Photographic Art and Design—6 units
This course shifts the emphasis from technical skill to the visual aspects of image making that transform a photograph from a simple picture to a powerful visual communication tool. Through visiting galleries and museums, viewing films and analyzing photographs in class, students learn to identify the elements that allow images to communicate and develop a language to critique work. Students break down photographs to their core compositional elements and gain a greater understanding of how to employ these visual components in the creation of their own work. Weekly assignments encourage students to utilize different compositional elements in their image making and explore ways to communicate visually.
History of Photography—2 units
Understanding the technical and aesthetic development of photography is essential to a complete photographic education. In this course, students examine major figures, movements, techniques, contributions and breakthroughs within the field, in holistic context. Lectures and discussions, demonstrations and handling of historical photographic objects involve students in learning about the history of this profession. Outside reading and photographic research assignments supplement lecture and class content.
Testing and refining the basic camera, exposure and lighting skills learned in the previous term, this class provides intensive training in controlled studio lighting using tethered digital capture and multi-light portrait and tabletop sets. Students will master exposure, contrast, light quality and mood through the use of professional studio strobe equipment and various light modifiers, reflectors and diffusers. Daily exercises and shooting assignments will demonstrate techniques for lighting textural, transparent/ translucent and highly reflective objects. Emphasizing a proficiency and comfort level working under creative direction and production deadline pressures, students will discover the endless possibilities available to the studio photographer and will leave this exciting class with professional-quality portfolio pieces.
Digital Workflow II—4 units
In this course, students continue to develop their workflow skills using advanced methods for preparing and processing digital files. The power to edit, adjust, create and manipulate images is discovered by students as they are introduced to the essential photographer’s tool, Adobe Photoshop. Hands-on, experiential learning is emphasized as students explore the valuable tools within this software, and weekly assignments allow students to unleash the creative possibilities within their photographs. Effective and efficient printing skills and scanning methods are also introduced.
The Art of Black & White Photography —6 units
This film-based, multi-format course brings students into the traditional darkroom to explore the black & white photographic medium. Different film development techniques and printing skills illustrate the creative possibilities in this traditional method of photography. The Zone System, an advanced method of film exposure and development, is explored and the 4 X 5 view camera is introduced to highlight the unique camera movements that large format photography offers. Through weekly lectures involving historical and contemporary black & white photographs, students gain a greater understanding of this powerful medium.
The Online Portfolio—2 units
In the digital age, a photographer’s website is his/her primary marketing tool. This course provides students with a valuable head start on their online portfolios by introducing an easy-to-use, effective and affordable subscription-based website template. Students will leave the class with a solid foundation for their sites including a home page, biography and contact pages, external links to a blog or online résumé and multiple, dynamic image portfolios. In addition, students will learn how their sites’ integrated search engine optimization (SEO) and analytics features help put their work in front of potential clients.
Advanced Capture with Photoshop —6 units
Today’s digital photographers often must move beyond simply recording “found” images and instead assemble final photographs from carefully crafted pieces. This advanced capture/post-production course challenges students to apply their imagination to a solid understanding of the nuances of composition, lighting and Photoshop layering, blending and selection techniques in order to push past conventional constraints. By creating and printing simple product composites and convincing and confounding photographic illustrations captured both in the studio and on location, students will gain an appreciation for the potential of digital imaging to solve technical problems or to realize an artistic vision.
Storytelling Through Multimedia —6 units
The convergence of filmmaking with photography has created a profound shift in the nature of visual media, and with it, broad new opportunities for photographers. The ability to tell stories with still imagery enhanced by movement and sound has become a crucial (and highly marketable) skill made more accessible by video-capable DSLR cameras and simple, intuitive authoring tools like Apple’s Final Cut X. This course combines Final Cut X instruction with professional DSLR video, lighting, audio recording, narrative and interview techniques. From concept to completion, each student will be guided through the production process of a sophisticated multimedia story.
The Contemporary Photographic Project —4 units In the latter half of the twentieth century, perhaps as a response to the literalism and perceived truth of “straight photography,” artists began exploring a more conceptual and intellectual approach to the medium. Presented within that context, this practical course guides students through the genesis and execution of a perfectly printed fine art photographic portfolio based on a project of personal interest. Short weekly lectures will introduce some of the groundbreaking personalities, themes and methodologies that have forever altered the meaning of a photograph, while shooting assignments and advanced printing instruction will reinforce students’ ability to use current technology and sensibilities to create a compelling body of work.
Practical Business and Marketing for Photographers—2 units
This course focuses on target marketing and business strategies for specific areas of professional photography: advertising, editorial, fashion, portraiture and the fine arts. Through course lectures and expert guest speakers, students gain detailed insight into the business and marketing skills required to succeed in these specialized areas of photography. Additional topics include portfolio development, résumé writing and interviewing techniques, website design and self-promotion.
About Supplies: Each first-year student is required to have his/her own digital SLR camera, lenses and flash. NESOP strongly recommends that each student purchase his/her own laptop computer. Before classes begin, each first-year student will need to purchase his/her own digital SLR camera, a flash and two external hard drives; equipment specifications for these items will be provided during the admissions process. No other purchases of supplies or equipment need be made before classes begin. A complete list of additional equipment specifications is provided by the first week of classes. The estimate for books, photo supplies and equipment that each student will purchase while in attendance at the school is approximately $4,500 per academic year, but it varies per individual student. This estimate is not part of tuition and is not paid directly to the school.
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Second Year
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focus your goals
In the second year, you choose courses in your areas of interest and specialization, selecting a combination of courses totaling between 12 and 24 class units each term. During your second term, you declare your Major and Minor areas of concentration. The emphasis is on developing and refining a creative vision while cultivating the marketable skills needed to succeed as a photographic professional. A broad range of course offerings, a high degree of choice and the exceptional depth and diversity of instructor expertise support the pursuit of this goal. Solid business training and practical experience with industry-standard and emerging technologies ensure your readiness as a competitive professional photographer in today’s marketplace.
Majors & Minors
As you progress, you choose an area of concentration—your Major—to deepen your studies. You also choose a Minor area of concentration, allowing you to enhance your skills and produce a second, complete professional portfolio.
choosing your area of specialization
Majors Offered Advertising and Commercial Photography Creative Imaging Arts Documentary Photography Editorial and Corporate Photography Fine Art—Black & White Photography Fine Art—Color Photography Portraiture and Wedding Photography Visual Journalism Minors Offered Architectural Photography Fashion Photography Advertising and Commercial Photography Creative Imaging Arts Documentary Photography Editorial and Corporate Photography Fine Art—Black & White Photography Fine Art—Color Photography Portraiture and Wedding Photography Visual Journalism 15
Advertising and Commercial
In this major area of study, students learn to create unique, high-
impact studio images for the advertising and commercial industry. Through the advanced study of lighting and design, students learn the art of photographing products, food, still life and people in the studio. Patience and acute attention to detail are emphasized throughout this program as students design contemporary sets that can take several hours or even an entire day to photograph. Students develop a thorough understanding of all elements of the commercial shoot, from developing a concept, layout and design to establishing an efficient workflow for image capture, processing and output. Learning to work with art directors and clients, creatively solve problems on a photo shoot and effectively
MAJOR minor
market work are important components of this program and essential for success in the advertising and commercial photography industry.
Jose Munoz
Carly Gillis
Advertising I: Technical Skills of Light and Design 6 units In this course, students are immersed in the studio, mastering digital capture equipment and an extensive array of professional studio lighting. Through lectures, demonstrations and individual inclass shooting, students explore a wide range of subjects and learn to overcome common challenges like photographing glass and other reflective objects. Weekly assignments encourage students to develop unique concepts and well-designed layouts for their photo shoots. Throughout this course, preplanning and creative problem solving are emphasized.
Advertising II: Real World Commercial 6 units As students continue to advance both technically and creatively in the studio, they develop a deep understanding of the professional world of advertising and commercial photography. During this term, students gain a solid understanding of their role, as well as the roles of others involved in a commercial photo shoot—such as clients, art directors, creative directors and prop stylists. Weekly assignments explore more complex elements and more intricate set design. Creative tricks and special effects are introduced to help students bring their work to an advanced level. Throughout this course, students are encouraged to continue pushing their creativity and develop a signature style for their long-term portfolio projects. Advertising III: Creating the Cohesive Portfolio 6 units This term is devoted to the continued development and execution of each student’s unique style in the creation of their professional advertising and commercial portfolios. Classes discuss trends in the field and identify traditional and emerging markets. There is a continued emphasis on the creation of dynamic images and the professional business practices necessary for success. Weekly lectures continue to address issues like presentation, pricing and marketing, ultimately providing a broad and thorough understanding of the business elements within advertising and commercial photography.
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Connor Sumner
Creative Imaging Arts
Never in the history of photography have photographers enjoyed the high level of
creative and technical control over image making that they do today. In this major area of study, students learn to take creative control of their images for the purpose of artistic expression, commercial photographic illustration and technical finesse. Using Adobe Photoshop and
other related software, they will gain a powerful set of tools for creating work in both web and print mediums, which are essential in today’s
Creative Imaging Arts I: Creative Control and Techniques 6 units This class builds upon the first year digital workflow classes. Students take their Photoshop abilities to a new level with an emphasis on developing the techniques required to use the software’s tools skillfully for a variety of post-production effects. Classroom time is spent on the computer with hands-on step-by-step instruction and skill building exercises. Weekly assignments encourage students to explore the creative and technical possibilities. Areas covered include creative control of the color palette, advanced retouching, layering, masking, multiple image compositing, photomontage, preparation of web content and fine art printing.
Eileen Clynes
Ivannia Odio
Patrick Sporleder
Creative Imaging Arts II: Advanced Techniques and Personal Style 6 units In this class, students learn advanced Photoshop and imaging skills for both print and web. Assignments challenge students to combine imagination and new skills as they explore their creative style. Attention to visual intent, conceptual expression and technical execution are discussed in weekly critiques. Class work includes hands-on practice with advanced Photoshop features such as RGB channels for tricolor effects, alpha channels, luminosity masks and working with advanced techniques like displacement maps. Using Photoshop with web design software is also introduced, ensuring that students become web savvy photographers.
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Libby Gowen
MAJOR minor
world of creative digital imaging.
Creative Imaging Arts III: The Creative Imaging Portfolio 6 units Creating a portfolio that demonstrates technical skills while showcasing personal style is the key to entering the professional world of creative imaging. In this class, students define and refine their style and advance their skills while creating a body of work for their portfolios. Class time includes weekly critiques, mock presentations, and sessions in editing and sequencing. Lectures include information about the ever-changing visual marketplace, new technology and presenting work to potential buyers and clients. The final goal of this class is to prepare students to work in their chosen fields and present themselves as professionals.
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Documentary
This program examines the use of documentary photography as a communication tool for the visual
investigation of contemporary issues. Students develop the skills to be effective storytellers through photographs, created with their own visual voices and from their own unique perspectives. Throughout the course track, students are challenged to choose a long-term project, invest in it and explore it deeply, overcoming any hurdles they encounter along the way. The various outlets and markets available for
Aram Dulgarian
MAJOR minor
documentary photography are identified and the business skills essential to success in this field are emphasized.
Documentary I: Exploring the Documentary Project 6 units Throughout this course, students explore the concept of documentary photography. Course lectures address what constitutes a documentary photography project, how to tell a story with honesty, integrity and clarity, establishing a unique vision and how to tell a story from a personal point of view. A major emphasis of this course is choosing a long-term project and fully investing in it. Weekly class critique plays a significant role in guiding the progression of each student’s individual documentary project throughout the term.
Katie Kaizer
Documentary II: Evolution of the Documentary Project 6 units In this course, students continue the long-term projects started in the previous term. Regular analysis of classic and modern documentary photography projects help students gain a mature understanding of the field and provides additional perspective on the evolution of their own documentary projects. Course discussions address developing personal style and vision, the elements of editing and the concept of process. The centerpiece of this course is the weekly review and critique of each student’s individual work.
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Documentary III: The Documentary Portfolio 6 units Students in this course will continue to work on the long-term documentary projects started in the previous two terms, ultimately creating a final portfolio of images that tell a story from their unique point of view. Guest lectures and occasional field trips to view documentary exhibitions allow for additional exploration within the documentary field. Weekly discussions will address legal issues, ethics, marketing and presentation as students work towards the completion of their final professional documentary portfolios.
Yusuke Suzuki
Meghan Ireland
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Editorial and Corporate
This program examines photography as a communication tool within the
realm of editorial and corporate publications—including magazines, annual reports, brochures and other print and web-based media. Client-
centered location photography plays a primary role in this program, emphasizing the importance of technical problem-solving and the use of creative lighting and composition. Throughout the program, students develop skills to create dynamic, exciting images that clearly communicate with viewers. A thorough analysis of the editorial and corporate market provides students with a solid understanding of the vast
Diego Navarro
Scott Lacey
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opportunities that exist within this industry.
Editorial I: Study of the Editorial Market 6 units In this course, students analyze the editorial and corporate photography fields with a focus on careers. Through course assignments, students explore the creative possibilities and technical challenges that location photography offers. Using a variety of light sources and light modifiers, students learn to control light on location. Class lectures identify different areas within the field—including travel, profiles and features—and emphasize the importance of the photographer’s viewpoint in making images. Weekly critique sessions provide valuable feedback from viewers and help students in progressing their work.
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Editorial II: The Projects Class 6 units During this term, students choose a long-term editorial project to challenge them and provide advanced learning opportunities. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop and refine their unique editorial style. Additional technical skills, including advanced lighting techniques and multiple light set-ups provide more tools to help students unleash their creativity and imagination in their image making. Class lectures on working with clients and editors, pricing, licensing and print markets versus web-based markets help students develop a solid understanding of the business aspects of this field.
Dana Curran
Scott Achs
Editorial III: The Personal Portfolio Class 6 units Throughout the final course in this program, students continue to build and hone a distinct body of work that showcases their personal photographic style. Weekly critiques will aid in polishing the design, layout and presentation of each student’s final professional portfolio. Additional lectures addressing contracts, legal issues and developing a marketing strategy will complete this program. This provides a comprehensive education in creating visually dynamic editorial images. Students also gain a thorough understanding of the industry, essential for success in editorial and corporate photography.
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Fine Art—Black & White
This program is designed to extend the technical and visual abilities
of students looking to establish themselves as fine art black & white photographers. Students are encouraged to explore the seemingly endless array of tools available to them as they discover the visual path of their work—from various camera formats and film types to unique processing methods and the wide variety of paper and other substrate choices. Considering the concept of “art” and viewing artwork of all disciplines through gallery and museum visits plays an essential role in this course sequence. All students in this program are required to
Heather Barnes
Cori-Lynne Forbes
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submit their work to student exhibitions and calls for entry.
Black & White I: Advanced Black & White Processes 6 units In this course, students begin to identify and explore the wide variety of tools available for the creation of their work. Extensive experimentation is encouraged as students define their process for creating their images. Weekly lectures and discussion help open and broaden the definition of art, while course assignments help students discover their individual paths in creating their work. Regular class critique will encourage students to talk about their work, aiding in the progression and evolution of the art.
Alexa Torre
Black & White II: Black & White Projects 6 units This course is devoted to the investigation of style and a deeper development of each student’s personal aesthetic vision. As students begin to create their own unique bodies of work, they are encouraged to reference art history and explore a non-traditional approach in an effort to promote original thinking. Through the continued study of artwork by contemporary artists, students garner inspiration that leads to self-exploration and provides a valuable context for creating their images. Regular individual and group critiques focus on refining each student’s vision as they pursue their creative path.
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Brittany Wong
Black & White III: The Black & White Portfolio 6 units The final term in this program is devoted to the detailed honing of each image to create an artistic and technically perfect body of work. Course lectures and assignments address business issues pertinent to the fine art industry, such as pricing, writing an artist statement and working with gallery directors and curators. Traditional and alternative methods of presentation are discussed; weekly critiques and work sessions address quality and aesthetic issues as each student portfolio approaches completion.
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Fine Art—Color
The Color Major is designed for students looking to develop their skills as visual artists and enter
the world of fine art color photography. Students are encouraged to master their technical skills while exploring various visual paths for their work. Business components are integrated throughout this program to emphasize an understanding of individual work in the context of the broader fine art market. This course track gives students the opportunity to explore their creative ideas and develop their images into a cohesive body of work to present to galleries, collectors and other exhibition venues. All students in this program are required to submit their
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work to student exhibitions and calls for entry.
Color I: Advanced Color Photography 6 units This course begins with the question, “What is art?” Through class lectures, discussion and viewing the work of contemporary fine art color photographers, students define the concept of art and employ these concepts in the production of their work. Assignments encourage students to explore their creativity in the images they capture as well as the tools and methods they use to create them. Weekly critiques emphasize the importance of possessing and conveying intention in their work and being able to articulate that intention to others.
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Color II: Color Projects 6 units In this course, students are encouraged to push their creativity to the limit while developing a dynamic body of color photographs. Visual exercises continue to supplement photography assignments that explore and represent abstract ideas and concepts. Gallery visits, reading assignments, research projects and class discussions support students as they strive for color image integrity. Weekly class critiques help students hone their skills and deepen their work. Color III: Color Portfolio 6 units Color Portfolio is the culmination of the Color Program emphasizing color technique and visual development. Weekly class critiques assist students in completing their body of work and exploring the creative possibilities of presentation and exhibition. Students examine the process of creating titles for their images and the necessity of writing an effective artist statement. By the end of this course, each student will have created a unique, dynamic and cohesive portfolio of images suitable for gallery exhibition. Amber Wachtl
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Portraiture and Wedding
This program encourages students to dive into the ever-changing world of
professional portrait and wedding photography. After developing a solid foundation in the technical aspects of portrait photography, students are encouraged to push the limits of their creativity and discover their unique personal style within the field. A strong emphasis on the creation of technically solid, dynamic images, professionalism and progressive business and marketing skills provides a comprehensive education for
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Portraiture I: Traditional Portrait Techniques 6 units Students in this course begin by mastering the base technical skills essential to every portrait and wedding photographer. Weekly lectures and demonstrations provide a thorough understanding of controlling light in the studio and on location, utilizing traditional lighting patterns and styles, posing and subject direction. Course assignments emphasize technical skill and aesthetic considerations. Regular discussion and analysis of contemporary portrait and wedding photography help students discover and understand the current styles and trends within the field. Portraiture II: Contemporary Experiential Portraiture 6 units Throughout this course, students are exposed to a wide array of portrait subjects both within the studio and on location. From children and babies, families and groups to brides and couples, students explore these subjects and discover the challenges that each present. Course lectures and assignments emphasize developing an effective workflow during the shoot, efficient editing and image processing and working with professional print laboratories. Weekly critiques encourage students to hone their personal vision and further develop their unique style.
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students seeking success in this exciting, consumer-driven field.
Portraiture III: Creating the Portrait and Wedding Portfolio 6 units The final course in this program is dedicated to the production of a dynamic, cohesive professional portfolio that enables students to enter the field of portrait and wedding photography upon graduating. Students are challenged to develop a creative body of work that showcases their signature style, which sets them apart from other professional photographers in the industry. Design and presentation options are addressed as students continue to evolve their portfolios throughout the term. Weekly discussions on self-promotion, pricing, contracts, working with clients and identifying and understanding different markets complete this program.
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Visual Journalism
This major area of study challenges students to explore the concept of visual journalism
and teaches them to use still cameras, video cameras and audio equipment as tools for communication in today’s multimedia environment. Students in this program work alongside seasoned professional photojournalists to complete assignments based on real world events such as breaking news and politics, professional sports, rallies and demonstrations and other newsworthy events. An emphasis is placed on
understanding the latest trends and technology in this fast-paced, exciting field. NESOP visual journalism students regularly have opportunities
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to publish their photographs in local newspapers, magazines and on the web.
Visual Journalism I: Real World Applications and Essential Tools 6 units This course introduces the essential tools of the visual journalist and the importance of mastering the required technical skills. Weekly lectures and assignments will introduce the major categories of photojournalism—including news (general and spot), features, sports and multimedia storytelling. Throughout the course, students gain a thorough understanding of the industry as well as practical skills like producing and managing multimedia projects, gaining access to events and learning to write as a journalist. Guest lecturers include members of local newspapers, wire services and video producers. Students are encouraged to secure internships with local media outlets or individual journalists. Visual Journalism II: Capturing the Shot, Developing a Style 6 units This course focuses on the creation of strong, visual images that communicate clearly and honestly. Guest lecturers in visual journalism emphasize the responsibility of the journalist to collect evidence and report facts through the use of still photography, video and audio. Throughout the term, students are encouraged to continue developing their unique style. Weekly lectures address ethics and legal issues, digital editing and efficient workflow habits.
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Yusuke Suzuki
Visual Journalism III: The Visual Journalism Portfolio 6 units Students choosing to major or minor in visual journalism spend this term continuing to develop a cohesive body of work. Students are encouraged to continue honing their vision through class critique and discussion. Through exploration of various digital media, students analyze different methods for effectively presenting their professional work. Final portfolios emphasize the main areas of photojournalism (news, sports, features, portraits) plus multimedia stories incorporating all aspects of visual storytelling.
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Architectural
Within this minor program, students gain the technical knowledge and professional skills essential to
success in the field of architectural photography. An examination of the extensive equipment available and the latest digital technologies help students choose the appropriate tools to effectively and creatively capture images. Effective on-location problem solving and the development
of an efficient workflow are major components of this program. Business considerations, such as working with clients, legal issues and
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identifying different architectural photography markets, complete this comprehensive program.
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Amber Wachtl
Architectural I—6 units This course introduces students to the world of architectural photography. Course lectures address the wide array of equipment and methods used in capturing both exterior and interior architectural photographs. In addition, students address solutions for overcoming common challenges like distortion issues and dealing with mixed light sources. An emphasis on designing and styling an architectural photograph as well as creative problem solving on location helps students create exciting images and overcome a variety of challenges.
Architectural II—6 units Having mastered technical skills in the previous term, students in this course create dynamic exterior and interior images using their compositional skills and the dramatic use of light and digital postproduction. Throughout this term, students hone their skills in both exteriors and interiors to create an exciting, cohesive professional portfolio of architectural photography. Additional weekly lectures address pricing, licensing and other business skills essential for success in this field.
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Fashion
Within this minor program, students explore the stylized and exciting field of commercial fashion photography. Through
research, discussion, demonstration, practical application, field trips and guest lectures, students gain a thorough understanding of the field, preparing them for a career within the world of fashion photography. Throughout this program, students work directly with models and local
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fashion designers to create a dynamic portfolio of professional fashion images.
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Fashion I—6 units Starting with a history of the fashion industry, this course explores the impact that fashion and its associated ideas and stereotypes play in our society. Regular analysis of contemporary fashion images help students identify current trends and styles in the industry. Extensive work in the studio and on location, utilizing a wide array of equipment, provides students with the solid technical skills necessary for creating contemporary fashion images. Weekly demonstrations highlight a wide variety of lighting styles, including dramatic, beauty and glamour. Students gain experience in all areas of the fashion world, including catalog, runway and advertising photography. Weekly critique of student work addresses technical issues and encourages creativity.
Fashion II—6 units During this term, students work extensively with models, modeling agencies and modeling schools. Through weekly in-class photo shoots, students learn how performing test shoots, giving direction, the photographer’s attitude and psychology play a critical role in the fashion shoot. Students gain a thorough understanding of the members of the fashion team, including general stylists, make-up artists and hair stylists. Course discussion will address business considerations such as contracts, pricing, legal issues and identifying various fashion markets. Throughout the term, students work to develop a unique personal style, ultimately producing a dynamic, cohesive portfolio of professional images.
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Second Year
supplementals
In year two, students have access to a number of elective courses. Depending on your Major and Minor, these course offerings are either completely optional and can be used to augment your education or may be required to complete your area of specialization. They provide additional techniques to further strengthen the competitive edge you achieve with a NESOP education. From exploring influential movements in art to in-depth electronic marketing, these classes provide you with inspiration and tools for your art and smarter practices for your business. SupplEmental
Courses
Alternative Process—3 units
Historical photographic processes are experiencing a resurgence in many areas of professional photography. Today, many fine art and commercial photographers are exploring alternative processes and finding ways to use them in their work. Processes taught and tools used in this course include platinum, Vandyke Brown, cyanotype, palladium, pin-hole camera, emulsion lifts, salt prints and paper negatives. Class critiques address technical and aesthetic aspects of the student images. This course is offered as an elective to all second-year students.
Required
Seminar
CrossCurrents The CrossCurrents program is a series of required seminars offered during year two of the Professional Photography Program. These seminars cover a range of topics not broad enough to fill a course, but that are valuable additions to a professional photographer’s repertoire. Delivered by outside subjectspecific experts, the CrossCurrents program enhances the learning experience while providing networking opportunities within a familiar academic environment.
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Advanced Business Development—3 units
This course is offered as a complement to our full-time Professional Photography Program. Students develop a knowledge base in key areas such as management, studio operations, advertising and marketing, pricing, selling and finance. Through lecture and hands-on assignments, students define their personal business plan and put into practice the first stages of a working professional photographic operation. During the final class meeting, students will present their completed business plans and supplemental materials to the group. This course is offered as an elective to all second-year students. Electronic Marketing for Photographers —3 units
In this course, students learn the underlying fundamentals necessary in developing a successful electronic marketing strategy. Handson experience with a range of electronic tools available today allows students to develop an electronic business presence for modern success. Weekly lectures and demonstrations help students learn to use social media and social marketing to present their marketing campaigns, join and build electronic communities and learn effective search engine optimization. Students are required to identify their target client base and their product or service benefits; therefore, successful completion of the previous Advanced Business Development class is required to enroll in this course.
Creating Digital Presentations—3 units
Moving images have quickly become an integral part of the photographic industry. Using the powerful video editing software, Final Cut, students learn to integrate their still photographs with audio, text and video, creating dynamic multimedia presentations. The importance of editing and sequencing is addressed as students work on a term-long project and explore the many tools within the Final Cut software. This is a mandatory supplemental course for all secondyear students. Business and Marketing for Weddings—3 units
This intense course provides students with the business and marketing skills specific to the wedding photography industry. Guest lectures and studio visits offer different approaches to running a successful wedding photography business. From consultations, contracts and pricing to self-promotion, marketing and a live mock wedding, students will leave the class with the necessary tools to market themselves in the wedding industry. This course is offered as an elective to all second-year students. Zone System—3 units
This course focuses on the science of how black & white film works by regulating exposure and development. Through weekly experiments and film tests, students develop an in-depth understanding of the Zone System technique. An emphasis on controls gives students the ability to calculate and manipulate the medium to achieve the highest level of black & white art. This is a mandatory supplemental course for any second-year student in the Fine Art—Black & White program. It is offered as an elective for any second-year student not enrolled in Fine Art—Black & White. Art Since 1945—3 units
This intensive fine art theory course surveys the history of art since 1945. Students explore important movements from Modernism to Post-Modernism, including DADA, Bodyworks, Earthworks and other mixed-media approaches. Through slide lectures, short films and intensive readings, the course measures the changing impetus of culture through art, looking not just at photography, but also painting, film, performance and installation art. The term will culminate in a visual/lecture presentation on a featured artist of the student’s choosing. This course is offered as an elective to all secondyear students.
Portfolio Review do you have what it takes?
Year two of the Professional Photography Program ends in individual student portfolio reviews. Portfolio review is a time dedicated to you in which you must present and defend your professional portfolio to the second-year faculty. You must have your résumé and business card ready, website running and a portfolio (of typically 20 images representing your major and 10 images representing your minor) displayed for faculty viewing, in-depth questioning and critique. To graduate, your portfolio must be accepted by at least a two-thirds vote of the secondyear faculty present at the review.
Your success in the Professional Photography Program does not guarantee success at portfolio review. That is why portfolio review is so critical and beneficial to you—and ultimately, your future clients. Meredith Carlisle, Class of 2004, recalls her portfolio review as, “...one of the most exciting and stressful periods of time for me at NESOP. It was the culmination of my two years of learning compressed into a presentation to the entire second-year faculty. I received intense feedback, and I felt that the faculty was incredibly focused and helpful—even the instructors outside my major and minor. In addition to critiquing my work, they pointed out other photographers I might research for further direction and continued growth.”
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to everything you do as a photographer.
The week of portfolio reviews and those preceding it are charged with excitement and emotion. This is essentially your final assignment—the one that your two years of study have been leading up to, and one that determines whether or not you will graduate. Portfolio review is very different from the group and individual critiques you receive throughout your NESOP education. When you present your work and yourself for the first time as a professional photographer, you take away job interview skills, new and focused criticism of your work and areas for continued exploration and development. Most important, you come away with the confidence of knowing you can produce and defend a portfolio that experienced professionals find competitive.
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FACU LT Y
BIOGR A PHI E S
The NESOP faculty is composed of men and women of exceptional interests, talents and backgrounds. Their work is widely exhibited and published. They are working professionals taking time from their studios to share their experience, technical skills and business practices. This diverse, talented faculty makes for a truly rich educational resource. Luis Brens Upon moving to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic in 1990 to attend college, Luis fell in love with photography during his first undergraduate course on the subject. A working fine art and commercial photographer since 1992, Luis holds a BFA in Fine Art Photography and Printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art. He considers himself a multimedia artist, taking a fine art approach to advertising and commercial assignments. His work has appeared in several publications including Vogue, Boston Common and Boston Magazine. Luis sincerely believes in working tirelessly and determinedly in one’s art. As such, when he is not shooting for clients, he is pursuing his personal work—creating self-portraits from a process that combines painting, printmaking (from etching, monoprints and monotype) and photography. Luis has been widely exhibited in Boston and Rhode Island and maintains a long client list including Puma and Bank of New York. Erin Carey An alumna of Sarah Lawrence College, Erin earned her BA in Art History and Photography. She completed an MFA in Studio Art through the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University, which culminated in her thesis exhibit, “How Much Does the Ground Shake?”—a minimalist investigation into experience and record of trauma. She has extensive gallery experience in exhibition preparation. In addition to her large format photographic work, Erin is currently pursuing her interests in other reproducible mediums as well as academic and creative writing. Caleb Cole Caleb graduated from Indiana University with a BA in gender studies and sociology before graduating from NESOP with concentrations in Fine Art— Color and Digital Arts. He is a 2013 Hearst 8x10 Biennial Winner, a 2011 Massachusetts Cultural Council finalist, a 2011 Somerville Arts Council Fellowship winner, a 2010 Magenta Foundation Flash Forward Winner, a 2009 Artadia Award winner and a 2009 Photolucida Critical Mass finalist. His work is exhibited nationally; recent exhibitions include Character Study at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Odd One Out and Dolls at Gallery Kayafas, where he is represented. Glen Cooper Glen earned his BS in Business Administration from Boston University and is an admitted “news junkie.” A motivation to communicate people’s stories visually and make a positive impact on society helped fuel Glen’s passion for photography. He earned his MS in Journalism from Boston University before becoming a professor in the university’s College of Communications. Glen has served as photo editor for the Boston Metro and as chief visual journalist at BostonNOW. In 2005, Glen was named an International Award Winning Wedding Photojournalist by the Wedding Photojournalist Association. He remains a devoted freelance photojournalist whose work is regularly published. Glen has appeared in several periodicals and articles including the Boston Herald, Marie Claire, Brides Magazine, The Blueprint: How the New England Patriots Beat the System to Become the NFL’s Last Great Superpower, Le Figaro and the MassEquality book on gay marriage.
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Ronald Cowie Ron earned his BS in Anthropology from the University of Cincinnati and graduated from NESOP in 1998 with concentrations in Editorial and Advertising Photography. Ron’s work has appeared in a variety of publications including Rhode Island Monthly, and his clients include Estée Lauder, Bryant University and Blue Cross Blue Shield. His love of history drives his work in alternative and historical process photography—a subject on which he has taught and guest lectured, in venues such as the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY, for years. Ron’s work is widely exhibited. His recent exhibitions have included Maldeen shown at the Wolfe Gallery in Toledo; Leaving Babylon shown in the Photo-Eye Showcase in Santa Fe; and Place in the Central Gallery in Old Saybrook, CT.
Amy Theiss Giese An alumna of Amherst College and New England School of Photography, Amy earned her BA in Fine Arts and her NESOP diploma in Advertising (major) and Fine Art Black & White (minor). She completed an MFA in Photography through Parsons The New School for Design, where her thesis dealt with the fundamentals and our current perceptions of photography. Amy is actively exhibiting her work on a national level; she was selected to participate in an international artist collaborative grant-funded project between New York City and Sydney, Australia and is interested in how emerging technology meshes with the tradition of photography. She also does freelance work for a range of individuals and small businesses, combining technical skills with creative thinking to custom tailor each job to the client’s needs.
Bruno Debas Bruno earned his BA in Liberal Arts from Foyer des PTT in Cachan, France before graduating from NESOP with a concentration in Advertising Photography. After returning to his native country of France in 1984, Bruno started his professional career as an assistant for top French and European photographers, traveling all over the world. He has also worked independently for clients including Lancôme and the Herald Tribune, as well as many top theater companies where he photographed portraits of actors and posters for plays. During this period, he trained in the art of fashion and lifestyle photography and learned how to photograph cars on sets for the French car companies Citroen and Peugeot. In 1985, Bruno returned to the U.S. and opened his own studio. Since then, he has served many local and national clients such as AT&T, Genzyme, Lucent Technolgies, Converse, New Haven Hospital, Zoll Medical Corporation and a variety of banks. He divides his time between his studio and teaching profession at NESOP.
Martha S. Hassell Martha completed her B.A. in Philosophy and Art at Hood College and her graduate coursework in the History of Photography and Modern Art at the Harvard University Extension School. Since 1980, Marty has been a member of NESOP’s administration, holding many positions—including Academic Director, Admissions Director, Registrar and Placement Director. Currently, she holds the position of Dean of Students, which allows her to concentrate on the part of NESOP she loves most—students. In addition to her administrative duties, since 1984, she has taught the History of Photography course in the first year of the Professional Photography Program and maintains Board positions on New England Women in Photography and the Historical Commission of Provincetown, Massachusetts. She has also served as a Board member for the Photographic Historical Society of New England. In an effort to get firsthand experience in the field, she has traveled extensively to learn about the history of photography, doing research in major collections including those of the Ransom Center at the University of Texas (home of the first photograph), the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris and the Library of Congress. Marty’s passion is the history of photography and an emphasis on the story part of history. From Thailand to the Eastman House in Rochester, NY, she has personally experienced primary sources in the field, and brings her personal experience in the field to the classroom.
William Franson Bill has studied and been involved in art since childhood. He studied photography at the Art Institute of Boston, The Center for Photography in Woodstock, NY and the International Center for Photography in Manhattan. He earned his BA in philosophy from Calvin College in Michigan. A selfemployed editorial/corporate and fine art photographer, Bill has worked for many of Boston’s teaching and medical institutions, including: Harvard Medical School, the Department of Ambulatory Care and Children’s Hospital. His list of exhibitions is extensive with work shown in the Danforth Museum of Art in Framingham, MA; the Center for Photography at Woodstock in NY; the Preston Cutler Gallery in Hamilton, MA; the Ashford Warburg Gallery in NY; Massachusetts General Hospital and the Firehouse Gallery in Newburyport, MA. Bill’s work has been recognized by the Danforth Museum for excellence in the New England Region, he has earned numerous awards from the Texas Photographic Society National Competition and he has participated in several statewide traveling exhibitions there. His work resides in both institutional and private collections, and he is currently represented by Panopticon Gallery—one of the oldest galleries dedicated to fine art photography in Boston.
Frank Herzog With a BS in Psychology and Philosophy from Houghton College, an MBA from Babson College and several years of experience in photography and consulting, Frank’s background spans the two worlds of photography and business. He worked in global finance and managed several companies before entering into the professional photography field. Today, Frank is active in teaching the business aspect of photography to students and working professionals. He is one of the select business instructors for the Professional Photographers of America, mentoring and lecturing on marketing and business plans across the U.S.
Michael Hintlian A dedicated, award-winning documentary photographer, Michael’s projects have taken him across the globe. He earned his BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University and his MBA from the Johnson School of Management at Cornell University. In addition to NESOP, his teaching includes the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. Michael has also been a lecturer and presenter in several venues throughout the U.S. including the Leica Historical Society of America in Charlotte, NC; The Photographic Resource Center in Boston; the Hoboken Historical Museum in NJ; the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston; WGBH, Tufts University in Medford, MA; and the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA. Michael’s work has been widely published in periodicals including The Christian Science Monitor, Architectural Design and Boston Magazine. His work has been exhibited all over the world. Show titles include Armenia/Artsakh, Central Artery/Tunnel Project, Toward a Better Life: Images of the Labor Movement, Big Dig Photographs, Winter and Picture Mourning. His book, Digging: The Workers of Boston’s Big Dig, has been a success in the documentary world. It remains a revealing source of local history and a celebratory tribute to the men and women working America’s most ambitious infrastructure project. Sue Anne Hodges Sue Anne has studied art and photography. She graduated from NESOP in 1980 before beginning a career in advertising photography. For 15 years, Sue Anne shot and supervised photography for a major retail advertising studio. In 1995, she opened her own studio where she continued to shoot for major retail clients. At her studio, Sue Anne focuses on studio and stock photography while expanding her business to include other creative and fine art projects for which she has earned many awards. Since 1992, Sue Anne has been exploring and using digital cameras and digital imaging technology. She studied at the Center for Creative Imaging in Camden, Maine. Digital images from her early experiments have been included in Kodak’s Center for International Photography and Centre Nationale de la Photographie, Paris. The fine art of digital printmaking is an important aspect of her use of the technology. Sue Anne’s work has been widely exhibited, most recently in the Redfield Artisans Gallery and Off the Wall Gallery in ME and in Newburyport, MA at the Newburyport Art Association, Laura Coombs Hills Gallery and Hartson Gallery, NNA. Her work has appeared in several Maine publications including Down East Magazine, Portland Magazine and the Bar Harbor Chamber Guide Book. Since 1987, Sue Anne has been teaching at NESOP where she shares her passion for the creative process with her students. In 1994, she helped open NESOP’s first digital imaging lab and remains a specialist in Adobe Photoshop. Nicholas Johnson Nick has been a fine art photographer for over thirty years and has taught at NESOP since 1993. Represented by the Focus Gallery in Cohasset, Massachusetts, Nick maintains an extensive exhibition record which includes pieces in the permanent collections of the Danforth and Fitchburg Art Museums in Massachusetts. His work has appeared in Black & White magazine and has been reviewed by Art New England. In his personal work, Nick enjoys working with the large format camera. In his teaching, Nick emphasizes the Zone System and the creative freedom that comes with a high level of technical skill.
Adam Krauth A Massachusetts native and NESOP alumnus, Adam is a self-employed commercial photographer. His professional roles encompass preproduction, shooting and digital post production work in product advertising, architecture, fashion, editorial, event and portraiture. With a client list including New Balance, Siemens and the University of Massachusetts, Adam is in high demand, but enjoys taking time from shooting to lend his expertise in the NESOP classroom. Stephen Ostrowski Stephen entered the photographic world as a high school student, becoming a photojournalist for the Nashua Telegraph in New Hampshire while also working for a local portrait and wedding business. After graduating from NESOP in 1977, he made the transition into the Boston market as a commercial advertising and editorial photographer. Stephen continued his photographic education by studying at the New England Institute for Professional Photography at the University of New Hampshire. His work has been published in magazines such as Vermont, Vermont Golf, Boston Magazine, Yankee and a variety of trade publications and annual reports. He has created images for clients spanning Montreal, New York, Bermuda and Puerto Rico; and he has received merits from the Professional Photographers Association. A lecturer on a variety of subjects and co-author of Speedlights & Speedlites: Creative Flash Photography at Lightspeed, Stephen joined the NESOP faculty in 1984. Laura Pineda Laura earned her BA in Photography and Women’s Studies from Antioch College, before attending NESOP and graduating with honors in Portraiture. Laura is the owner of Alternate Angles, a nationally known wedding and portrait business in Newport, RI. Alternate Angles has become a dominating force in the industry, with work and interviews appearing in numerous publications, including Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Southern New England Weddings, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Destination I Do, Photo District News, Wedding Bells, Elegant Wedding, The Knot, Gala Weddings, The Learning Channel‘s A Wedding Story, Newport Life, Rangefinder, Professional Photographer, Studio Photography and Shutterbug. Winner of countless local and national photographic awards, Laura has become a sought after voice in the wedding industry and is a leader in the market. She is a member of several national wedding and portrait organizations, which keeps her abreast of ongoing change and growth in the industry. She remains true to her passion—documenting the wedding story and sharing her knowledge and expertise with students.
Dana Smith Dana is a widely published magazine photographer, both nationally and abroad. His work has appeared in publications such as Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Boston Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Fast Company, Texas Monthly and Yankee. His work has been showcased in American Photography and numerous galleries. A NESOP alumnus, Dana is affiliated with Black Star in New York. Chris Vaccaro Chris earned his BFA in Commercial
Illustration Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1987. In the years that followed, he worked as a studio manager and assistant in various places in NYC, moving onto the studio manager position at the Maine Photographic Workshops. From there, he ultimately helped to launch the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. In 1993, Chris opened his own commercial studio in Rhode Island, landing major accounts with Swarovski Crystal, Wenger Swiss Army and Rhode Island Monthly Magazine among many others. Over 18 years later, with his work widely published and after having photographed everything from products, food and people to fashion and architecture, Chris continues to run his studio.
Keitaro Yoshioka Keitaro holds a BA from Seikei University in Tokyo and an MFA in Photography from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. Keitaro started his professional photography career as the lead photographer of the Polaroid 40” x 80” room size camera studio at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. As owner of his own commercial studio since 1997, he has worked for clients such as Cisco Systems, Lotus, IBM, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble and Segway. In addition to being a member of the NESOP faculty, Keitaro also teaches at the Massachusetts College of Art and the Boston Architectural Center and is an international award-winning photographer.
Stephen Sheffield A native of the Boston area, Stephen is an alumnus of Cornell University, where he earned a BFA in Painting with a minor in Photography. He received his MFA in Photography from the California College of the Arts. His work varies between a unique style of straight photography, alternative processes, mural printing and large-scale photomontage. Stephen’s combined use of these processes brings to his work a painterly feeling not usually associated with photography. Stephen has exhibited nationally for many years and has a number of large scale commissions in Boston and New York. His work has been featured in various publications such as Money, The Harvard Review, Better Homes and Gardens, Boston Globe Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Computerworld and Smart Money.
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Administration William R. Carruthers Owner, CEO and President Alison B. Geehan Vice President, Business Operations Randall Armor Academic Director Nicolette Pinnock Director of Financial Aid Eileen Clynes Director of Student Services David M. Katz Director of Admissions and Recruiting Sue Anne Hodges Director of Digital Imaging Department Abigail McCarthy Business Office Manager Julie Drummey Social Media & Public Relations Manager Anthony Sahadeo Special Projects Administrator Laura Knapp Registrar & Assistant to the Academic Director
Facilities Arlton D. Figuerido Director of Facilities Alyson Mathias Facilities Staff Manager Michael Stanchi Photographic Systems Manager
The Garner Center at NESOP Erin Carey Director of Photographic Exhibitions
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A PPLY I NG TO N E S OP Admission Requirements Admission to NESOP’s Professional Photography Program is based on evaluation of the candidate’s Application for Admission, school transcript and a personal interview. Prior photographic experience is not required, but NESOP does weigh the seriousness of intent and aptitude of the candidate for admission. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school/home school diploma or G.E.D, HiSET or applicable High School Equivalency Certificate. If an international student, the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma or college/university degree must be submitted to the school. Applicants with extensive educational or professional experience in photography may be eligible for advanced placement in the program. This will be determined by the Academic Director on a case-by-case basis, after the applicant has been accepted into the program. Further information regarding potential advanced placement and the steps required for this process may be obtained from a school admissions representative. If you need further information or have any questions concerning entrance requirements, contact the school’s admissions department. Admission Procedures 1. F ill out the Admission Application completely. Admission Applications are available in paper form (included within this catalog) and online at NESOP’s website, www.nesop.com. 2. If submitting a paper Admission Application: Sign and date the application and mail it, with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee (payable by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card—please do not mail cash) to : N ew England School of Photography Admissions Department 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02215 N ote: Paper application fees paid by credit card or debit card must be accompanied by a completed credit card/debit card authorization form. This form is attached to the Admission Application.
If submitting an online application: You must provide your electronic signature (e-sign) on the application and click to submit. A non-refundable $25.00 application fee will be required when submitting your application; the fee is payable online by credit/debit card. Your online application and payment will be submitted to: admissions@nesop.com New England School of Photography Admissions Department 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 3. M ake arrangements to have a complete, official high school/ home school grade transcript, G.E.D., HiSET or applicable High School Equivalency Certificate or complete, official college transcript sent to NESOP. If a complete, official high school transcript is submitted with the application, it must include the date of your graduation and must be an original from the awarding institution. If a complete, official college transcript is submitted with the application, it must indicate the degree earned, must include the date of your graduation and must be an original from the awarding institution. Partial college transcripts are not accepted. 4. Upon receipt of your application materials, the school will contact you to arrange a personal interview or make other arrangements (such as a telephone interview) if the interview cannot be held in person. 5. A fter all application materials are received and the personal interview completed, you will be notified of the Academic Director’s decision by mail. 6. Accepted applicants must sign an Enrollment greement and make a $500.00 tuition deposit.
Admission Procedures for International Students 1. I nternational applicants must supply the following documents: a. Completed, signed and dated Admission Application. Admission Applications are available in paper form (included within this catalog) and online at NESOP’s website, www.nesop.com. i. I f submitting a paper Admission Application, all documents should be sent, with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee (payable by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card—please do not mail cash) to: New England School of Photography Admissions Department 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02215 USA Note: Paper application fees paid by credit card or debit card must be accompanied by a completed credit card/debit card authorization form. This form is attached to the Admission Application.
ii. If submitting an online application: You must provide your electronic signature (e-sign) on the application and click to submit. A non-refundable $25.00 application fee will be required when submitting your application; the fee is payable online by credit/debit card. Your online application and payment will be submitted to: admissions@nesop.com New England School of Photography Admissions Department 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 b. A document certifying the applicant’s ability to meet the financial costs of tuition, photo supplies, equipment and living expenses. c. A school or test certification of the ability to speak and understand the English language. d. Complete, official transcripts, translated to English. The transcript(s) must indicate a level of education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or college/university degree. Your official transcript must include the date of your graduation and must be an original from the awarding institution. Partial college/university transcripts are not accepted. e. A photocopy of your high school diploma or college/ university degree. f. A photocopy of your passport and/or national identification card. 2. Upon receipt of your application materials, the school will contact you to arrange an interview. Though a personal interview is preferable, telephone interviews are common for international students and are acceptable. 3. A fter all application materials have been received and the admissions interview is complete, you will be notified of the Academic Director’s decision by mail. 4. Accepted applicants must sign an Enrollment Agreement and make a $500.00 tuition deposit. 5. U pon receipt of the tuition deposit and Enrollment Agreement, the school will forward a U.S. Immigration Form I-20M-N to you, permitting entrance to the U.S. as a student. 6. As an international student, you MUST have all enrollment paperwork (i.e., tuition deposit and Enrollment Agreement) completed and into the school no later than three months prior to the start date of the program for which you are enrolling.
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Transfer of Credit Policy NESOP will accept transfer students into its program, accepting credit for courses completed at other institutions when they are comparable in scope and content to those in the full-time Professional Photography Program. An applicant seeking a transfer of credit must supply a complete transcript from their previous institution, their previous institution’s course descriptions for courses for which they seek transfer credit and, when appropriate, a portfolio of ten (10) images demonstrating their knowledge in the specific area of photography taught in the course. The applicant must meet with the Academic Director to discuss their knowledge of the subject matter and the quality of the images in their portfolio (if applicable). It is the sole discretion of the Academic Director to determine if the applicant demonstrates competency in the coursework and if a transfer of credit is accepted. Regardless of previous education and transfer of credit(s), a minimum of 25% of the units required for successful completion of the full-time Professional Photography Program must be completed at New England School of Photography. Educational Objective of the Professional Photography Program The educational objective of the Professional Photography Program at New England School of Photography is to produce professional photographers. NESOP is dedicated to providing the best possible technical/aesthetic/ business photographic training in the following: Major Areas:
:: Advertising and Commercial Photography :: Creative Imaging Arts :: Documentary Photography :: Editorial and Corporate Photography :: Fine Art Photography—Black & White :: Fine Art Photography—Color :: Portraiture and Wedding Photography :: Visual Journalism Minor Areas:
:: Architectural Photography :: Fashion Photography :: Advertising and Commercial Photography :: Creative Imaging Arts :: Documentary Photography :: Editorial and Corporate Photography :: Fine Art Photography—Black & White :: Fine Art Photography—Color :: Portraiture and Wedding Photography :: Visual Journalism This quality of training is achieved in a number of ways: :: R egularly updating course syllabi to ensure that course content and information is up-to-date with current photographic practices in each Major and Minor concentration :: Employing teaching faculty that are working in their area of photographic expertise :: E nsuring that the equipment used in training is industry standard and actively used in the photographic field :: F ostering a real caring and concern by the administration, faculty and staff for the success of each student in the program Upon successful completion of the Professional Photography Program, graduates will have the knowledge and experience to gain, at a minimum, an entry level position in their areas of Major study. Many of our students start their own photographic businesses or freelance to compete with established professionals in their field.
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A PPLY I NG TO N E S OP Clock Hour and Maximum Completion Time Requirement To successfully complete the two-year Professional Photography Program at New England School of Photography, a student must complete a minimum of 1,800 clock hours and have earned a minimum of 102 class units as well as a minimum of 27-39 lab units. The minimum lab unit requirement is dependent upon the number of class units completed. Each year of the Professional Photography Program is 30 instructional weeks in length, for a program total of 60 instructional weeks. To be awarded the Professional Photography Program Diploma, students are required to complete a combination of 30 hours of instruction and lab time per week, making a total of 900 hours per year and 1,800 hours over two years. Darkrooms and studios at NESOP are open to full-time students 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Class Time: One clock hour is a period of 60 minutes with a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction. Lab Time: One clock hour is a period of 60 minutes. Students must complete their required two-year, 1,800 clock hour course of study within 150% of the program length, defined here as nine (9) ten-week (10-week) terms. Grading System The student earns a designated number of units upon successful completion of a course. This system is compatible with other institutions of higher learning. This allows flexibility within the academic structure of the school and facilitates the transfer of information to other schools for students desiring to further their education. New England School of Photography uses a letter grading system to evaluate all students’ work. Each letter grade is assigned a grade point that is used in combination with unit value to determine an overall level of performance. The grading system is as follows: Grade
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*Neither grade is used to figure GPA. Grade Point Average (GPA): Each grade is converted to points as listed above. The course clock hours, multiplied by the grade’s point value, constitutes the points earned for the course. To find the grade point average, add the points earned for all courses and divide that figure by the total number of clock hours for all courses. For the purpose of calculating GPA, required lab hours are treated as course clock hours. The grades and grade point average become a part of the student’s permanent record.
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Housing Although the New England School of Photography does not provide housing facilities, there are many apartments near NESOP and throughout the Greater Boston area. NESOP recommends looking for accommodations along the MBTA, Boston’s public transit system. Boston expects more than 300,000 students every fall due to its large number of colleges and universities. Most school schedules start in September; this means that apartments begin to fill early. We recommend making arrangements early—September 1st is known as “The Big Move.” The school will put incoming students in touch with other students who are seeking roommates in an effort to facilitate this process at the student’s request. There are a number of services in the Boston area dedicated to finding accommodations for anyone in need of housing, and NESOP is happy to work with students during the admissions process to familiarize them with these services. Student Advising and Guidance Services Throughout the year, there will be several advising and guidance sessions to inform the student body of curriculum or policy changes and to answer any questions or concerns that students may have. These sessions are offered both individually and as informal group student meetings. Any time students are in need of vocational or academic guidance, they are encouraged to make appointments with the Academic Director or Dean of Students to discuss their concerns. All faculty, staff and administration are willing to help in any way needed. NESOP encourages all students to make full use of this service. Additionally, select graduates of the Professional Photography Program serve as Teaching Assistants (TAs)/Tutors for students needing extra help in their courses. TAs/Tutors are chosen by the faculty and administration from a pool of applicants and are available to students both in and out of scheduled class time. There is no charge to students for use of this service. Personal Property A student, by registering at the School, releases and discharges the School from any liability or claim of liability for any damage to or loss of personal property, including work left in studios or for exhibitions. All photographic equipment should be properly insured by the student prior to starting classes. Financial Aid Financial Aid Assistance The New England School of Photography offers financial aid to qualified applicants. Financial aid is awarded through the federal Title IV and Massachusetts State Student Financial Aid Programs. All financial aid is contingent upon completion of all financial aid requirements, full time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress as defined by the NESOP Professional Photography Program Handbook. How to Apply All potential applicants may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For applicants without Internet access, FAFSA forms are regularly available at high school guidance offices and the financial aid office at NESOP. The deadline for completion of this application is ongoing. It is highly recommended that all financial aid applicants complete their FAFSA applications concurrently with their Admissions Applications. Financial Aid Programs NESOP participates in the following federal and Massachusetts state programs: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG), William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Direct Stafford
Loan and the Direct PLUS Loan), Massachusetts GEAR UP Scholarship, MASSGrant Program and the Massachusetts No Interest Loan Program. For detailed information on the financial aid programs at NESOP, please call the financial aid office to request a Financial Aid Information Packet. This packet includes an overview of the entire financial aid process, the appropriate FAFSA form and detailed descriptions of the individual programs offered. Federal Title IV Financial Aid Programs at NESOP Federal Pell Grant: This federally funded program provides grants to eligible undergraduate students. Significant financial need is the basis for Pell Grant eligibility. Financial Aid Pell Grant Awards are based on the information provided in the financial aid application. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): Recipients of this federally and institutionally
funded grant are selected by the Office of Financial Aid at NESOP. Significant financial need is the basis for SEOG eligibility. The federal maximum SEOG award is based upon federal allocations and changes annually. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program:
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans and the Direct PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) Loan are available through the NESOP Office of Financial Aid to all students who meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility for Subsidized Direct Stafford and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford loans is based on the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). No interest is charged on Subsidized Direct Stafford loans while a student borrower is in school at least half-time, for a grace period of six months after a student leaves school and, when a borrower qualifies, during deferment periods. Depending on financial need and aggregate borrowing limits, a student may borrow up to the annual student loan borrowing limit for his/her year in school. Interest is charged on Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans during all periods and is the sole responsibility of the borrower. Independent undergraduate students, dependent students whose parents have been denied for a Direct PLUS loan or dependent students without demonstrated financial need may qualify for an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan. Yearly borrowing limits do apply. Direct PLUS Loans are low-interest loans available to parents of dependent students and to graduate and professional degree students. Interest is charged during all periods. All PLUS loan applicants must pass a credit check. PLUS Loan eligibility will be indicated on student Financial Aid Award Letters. PLUS loans are the sole responsibility of the parent borrower. Massachusetts State Aid Programs at NESOP Massachusetts Grant: The State of Massachusetts determines MassGrant eligibility and award amount. Massachusetts No Interest Loan Program (NIL):
The State of Massachusetts determines NIL eligibility based upon the information provided in the financial aid application. GEAR UP: This scholarship is offered by the state as a result of The Higher Education Amendments of 1998—a national effort to encourage more young people to have high expectations, stay in school, study hard and go to college. To be eligible, the student must have participated in the Early Intervention component of GEAR UP Massachusetts. The award amount is based on the student’s enrollment status.
The Office of Financial Aid at NESOP determines the amount of the award based upon need, yearly awarding limits and lifetime borrowing limits. All recipients of Massachusetts state funds must be residents of the state of Massachusetts for at least twelve months prior to the start of the academic year for which financial aid is awarded. Residency for that year must be for a reason other than academic purposes.
In addition to the programs offered above, NESOP has created an institutional scholarship designed to support enrolled U.S. Veterans: The NESOP GI Scholarship: NESOP will award any Veteran attending NESOP on the GI Bill an additional $1,000.00 in scholarship funding during each of the two academic years required for completion of the Professional Photography Program (for a maximum award of $2,000.00). Offered to first and second year students, this scholarship will be processed as a credit to the student’s account. Veteran students wishing to apply for this scholarship must show proof of their Veteran status by submitting a complete, valid Form DD214 to the Office of Financial Aid.
NESOP accepts all private loans where NESOP is an eligible school with the lender, and NESOP’s financial aid office will help students in researching their educational financing options. For information regarding the school’s financial aid refund policy, including Title IV, Massachusetts State Aid, Veteran’s Administration or other applicable third party funding source refund policies, please visit or call our Office of Financial Aid at (617) 437-1868. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Graduation Requirements The following requirements must be met in order for a student to be awarded a diploma and become eligible for the school’s career services as an alumnus: 1. E arn a minimum of 141 units, comprising a minimum of 102 class units as well as a minimum of 27-39 lab units. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall, as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the chosen Major and Minor course sequences. 3. C omplete a Major course sequence in the second year. A Major sequence is one course concentration taken all three terms. A minimum of six (6) units must also be earned each term in a photo course other than the Major. 4. Complete a Minor course sequence in the second year. A Minor course sequence must be taken for at least two terms, one of which must be in the third term. If the student chooses to minor in a course offered as a Major, he/she must take that Minor course concentration all three terms. 5. C omplete the Lab component of each term with a grade of D or better. 6. Attend the CrossCurrents seminar series during the second year. 7. S ubmit, defend and have a professional portfolio of photographs accepted by the second year faculty. This portfolio must demonstrate to prospective employers the technical and creative abilities of the graduate. Authorization New England School of Photography is: :: L icensed by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure’s Office of Private Occupational School Education :: A ccredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) :: N ESOP is approved for enrolling students under provisions of Title 38 (G.I. Bill). Veterans should contact their local VA representative or visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/ for application information. The VA school code for NESOP is 28059021.
Facilities Advanced Facilities—Designed to Enable Exceptional Levels of Learning NESOP provides more than 14,000 square feet of facilities set in a vibrant and convenient Boston location. Our facilities offer open bay and private studios, extensive digital imaging classrooms and labs, traditional classrooms and darkrooms, the Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions and more. NESOP stocks professional photographic equipment you learn using the same equipment currently used in the industry and equipment and software you will use in your career. Among the wide range of industry-standard gear, we offer cameras ranging from 35mm to 8x10, computers outfitted to meet the demands of today’s imaging industry, specialized lighting and a full range of modern imaging equipment to accommodate students’ needs. NESOP students work with a variety of cameras, lighting, darkroom equipment, computers and software for all applications both commercial and fine art. Nikon, Canon, Apple, Adobe, Epson, Profoto, Photogenic, Manfrotto, Matthews, Chimera, Mole Richardson, Lowell, X-Rite, Cinevate, Tascam and Rodes are just some of the many brands students may use and be exposed to during their education at NESOP. Located at 537 Commonwealth Avenue, students will find the school’s stockroom fully equipped with industry standard, professional photographic equipment, private portrait studios and open bay studios that are adjustable/expandable to allow for use in product and tabletop assignments as well as portraits. The building also houses private film-processing rooms and three gang darkrooms. NESOP is proud of the fact, along with updating its facilities and equipment to offer the newest imaging technologies, we continue to offer facilities for traditional silver, historical and alternative processes. The School’s Student Media Support Lab is located on the third floor of 537 Commonwealth Ave, equipped with Apple computers and supporting peripherals for a variety of student uses. This lab exists to provide digital support including downloading, archiving, printing, and Internet access to all NESOP students. All buildings on the NESOP campus are connected via high-speed Internet. Policies and Procedures Attendance and Tardiness Policy Attendance in class and lab is a vital and mandatory part of the educational process and is necessary to keep abreast of the information being presented. The Professional Photography Program is two years in length. Each year comprises 30 instructional weeks for a total program length of 60 weeks, and each student is required to complete 30 hours of instruction and supervised lab per week for a total of 900 hours per year. Class attendance will be taken at the beginning of each morning and afternoon session. Classes start at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted at registration). If a student arrives late to a six-unit (6-unit) class, he/she will be counted as absent for ¼ day. If a student arrives late to a class worth fewer than six (6) units, he/she will be counted as absent for ½ day. Four ¼ day absences will be counted as one full day’s absence. Two ½ day absences will be counted as one full day’s absence. If a student arrives late to class, he/she will have to wait until the first break before entering the class. This is to ensure that the class in progress will not be interrupted. If a student is absent more than 30% of the course, he/she will receive an automatic grade of F and, if the class is a required course, may be dismissed from the school. Lab attendance will be documented on the stockroom computer system through the use of each student’s I.D. Any time a student enters the school to use the facility, other than for class, he/she must check into the stockroom with his/her student I.D., and upon leaving the school, check out. Lab time will accumulate in the computer system. If students do not
check in and out at the stockroom, they will not receive credit for their time(s) in the lab. Failure to document the required hours of lab attendance per week can lead to dismissal from the school. For an academic calendar, please refer to the Admission Application in this catalog. Conduct Policy All students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Failure to observe any of the General School Rules (see the NESOP Professional Photography Program Handbook) will be grounds for disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Students have the right to be treated with respect and are expected to show faculty, staff, other students and equipment the same respect. New England School of Photography has a policy on drugs and alcohol that fully complies with the Federal Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. Smoking is banned from all school facilities. Satisfactory Academic Progress/ Makeup Work/ Dismissal Policies Students must always maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). The minimum passing grade of D- is required for all required courses. Student GPAs are recalculated at the end of every term/payment period. This means that each student’s progress is reported three times per year and six times over the program. NESOP instructors maintain individual student progress reports. Students have the right to request their progress reports and/or inquire about their individual academic progress at anytime during a course. NESOP provides all students with mid-term progress reports half-way through each term/ payment period and formal grade reports at the conclusion of each term/payment period. Mid-term progress reports are released three times per year and six times over the program. Each report shows individual assignment and class participation assessment, as well as commentary about the student’s progress through each course up to the mid-point (fifth week of the ten-week term). Formal grade reports are released at the end of every term/payment period, resulting in three times per year and six times over the program. These formal grade reports reflect individual term course grades, the term GPA and the student’s cumulative GPA. Pace measurement requirement: Students must complete their required two-year, 1,800 clock hour course of study within 150% of the program length. The program length is six (6) ten-week (10-week) terms. One-hundred fifty percent (150%) of the program length is nine (9) ten-week terms. Satisfactory Academic Progress is defined as: 1. earning passing grades in all required courses AND 2. maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 AND 3. successfully achieving the pace measurement requirement Students with course work below the acceptable achievement level are considered to be on Academic Probation. Students may be dismissed if they receive a grade of F in any required course. A student may receive a Notice of Academic Probation if his/her cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 and/or s/he is failing to meet the pace measurement requirement. Any student receiving an F or Notice of Academic Probation is also placed on Financial Aid Warning. Furthermore, any student with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 is automatically placed on Financial Aid Warning. The student’s cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0 by the conclusion of the next term/payment period in order to receive subsequent Title IV (financial) aid. Failure to do so means dismissal from the program and loss of future Title IV (financial) aid eligibility. A student placed on Academic Probation and Financial Aid Warning is notified in writing on the Notice of Academic Probation Form; the Notice of Academic Probation Form is
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distributed directly to the student via the main office at the school or mailed to his/her current mailing address on file with the school at the time the notice is generated. The form includes instructions on how a student can be removed from Academic Probation and Financial Aid Warning status. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through with instructions on the Notice of Academic Probation, correct the deficiency, and to work with the instructor to ensure timely completion and delivery of the grade change form to the Registrar.
If a student had been dismissed for failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), reapplies, and is readmitted to the program, the student’s SAP status carries forward for the purposes of determining financial aid eligibility. As a part of the readmission process, each student is provided an individual explanation of what is necessary to return to good standing for purposes of Title IV (financial) aid funding.
Academic probation caused by insufficient lab hours can only be removed by makeup of the hour shortage. Incomplete grades are only given to students for extenuating circumstances. Students then have five (5) weeks (deadline 5:00 p.m., Friday of the fifth week) into the next regular term to make up the work and receive a grade. Students not meeting this deadline will be dismissed from the school.
This policy applies to all periods of enrollment.
Students who have failed (a) required course(s) in the program (and thus been dismissed from the program) must retake the failed course(s) and earn (a) passing grade(s) in the course(s) in order to continue forward into the next term within the program. The school does not re-charge students to retake required courses in which they have received the grade of “F.” A grade of “F” means that the student does not earn the associated course clock hours and units; as such, when retaking a previously failed course, the associated course clock hours and units replace the original course clock hours and units so that they are only earned once and do not affect a student’s enrollment status. NESOP does not accept transfer hours, units or credits into its Professional Photography Program. Due to the structure of the Professional Photography Program, the school does not permit appeals to dismissals or SAP determinations as these determinations are not reversed. Students who have been dismissed may reapply for admission. (See Reinstatement Policy to follow.) A student shall be informed of his/her dismissal by the Academic Director in person or by registered mail, whichever is appropriate. All reasons for dismissal will be carefully explained at that time. Refunds of tuition monies for any student dismissed or withdrawn from the program will be made by the business office, within thirty (30) days, if applicable. This procedure is documented in the student’s permanent file. If a student had been dismissed for failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), reapplies, and is readmitted to the program, the student’s SAP status carries forward for the purposes of determining financial aid eligibility. As a part of the readmission process, each student is provided an individual explanation of what is necessary to return to good standing for purposes of Title IV (financial) aid funding. Reinstatement Policy For a student wishing to reapply to the program, a written statement (electronic communication or hard-copy formats are acceptable) requesting readmission and/or stating the student’s intent to return to the Professional Photography Program is required. If a student reapplies to the program more than two years since his/her matriculation in the program and/or if the program has had substantive content or structural changes since his/her matriculation in the program, the student may be required to reapply to the program as a “new” applicant.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy REFUND POLICY (AS PER M.G.L. CHAPTER 255, SECTION 13K))
1. You may terminate this agreement at any time. 2. If you terminate this agreement within five days you will receive a refund of all monies paid, provided that you have not commenced the program. 3. If you subsequently terminate this agreement prior to the commencement of the program, you will receive a refund of all monies paid, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7. 4. If you terminate this agreement during the first quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least seventyfive percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7. 5. If you terminate this agreement during the second quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least fifty percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7. 6. If you terminate this agreement during the third quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least twentyfive percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7. 7. If you terminate this agreement after the initial five day period, you will be responsible for actual reasonable administrative costs incurred by the school to enroll you and to process your application, which administrative costs shall not exceed fifty dollars or five percent of the contract price, whichever is less. A list of such administrative costs is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. 8. If you wish to terminate this agreement, you must inform the school in writing of your termination, which will become effective on the day, such writing is mailed. 9. The school is not obligated to provide any refund if you terminate this agreement during the fourth quarter of the program. Administrative Costs Equal: $50.00.
All refunds will be processed and returned to the student within forty-five (45) days of the date of withdrawal, dismissal or termination in writing of this enrollment agreement (the “date of determination”). In addition, any students receiving funds from Title IV programs are subject to the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Return to Title IV (R2T4) policy. The return of your funds to Title IV is separate from any refund policy that your school may have. Therefore, you may still owe funds to the school to cover unpaid institutional charges. Returns of U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV funds will be processed and returned to the (applicable) Title IV programs within forty-five (45) days of the date of the school’s determination that the student withdrew or was dismissed from the program. All other monies paid by students to the school are subject to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ refund policy as stated above. Applicants/Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three (3) days following either attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of the equipment and receive a refund of all monies paid.
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Grounds for Cancellation/Termination by the School The school may, at its discretion, terminate a student prior to completion for, but not limited to, insufficient academic progress, nonpayment of tuition or failure to comply with school rules. New England School of Photography must identify a resource that students may contact to receive information regarding the tuition, fees and program length of comparable educational programs. This information may be obtained by contacting the following: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 Telephone: (703) 247-4212 / Fax: (703) 247-4533 Student Complaint/Grievance Policy and Procedures New England School of Photography realizes that, from time to time, problems of many sorts will arise. The administration, faculty, staff and students work in unison to solve these problems. If, at any time, you feel there is a problem, please contact the appropriate personnel for assistance: Academic Issues:
All academic issues should be addressed directly with your instructor whenever possible. Instructors consult with the Academic Director regularly and work to achieve an exceptional learning environment, obtain help for students who need it and create a harmonious, supportive classroom experience. If your issue remains unresolved within seven days of speaking with your instructor or should you not feel comfortable speaking directly with your instructor regarding your academic issue, you may contact the Academic Director or Dean of Students. If your issue is with your instructor, please contact the Academic Director. If, within fifteen days after filing your complaint with the Academic Director or Dean of Students, your issue remains unresolved, please contact the President of the school. Administrative or Operational Issues:
All administrative and operational issues should be directed to the Vice President—Business Operations. If, within 21 days after filing your complaint with the Vice President—Business Operations, your issue remains unresolved, you may direct your issue to the President. Facilities, Stockroom or Equipment Issues:
All facilities, stockroom and equipment related issues should be directed to the Facilities Staff Manager or Photographic Systems Manager on duty. Any issue or concern with facilities, stockroom or digital lab staff should be brought to the attention of the Facilities Staff Manager. If, within fifteen days, your complaint remains unaddressed and/or unresolved, you may direct your issue to the Director of Facilities. If, within 21 days after originally filing your complaint, it remains unresolved, you may direct your issue to the President. All Other Issues:
Please contact the Vice President— Business Operations. To file a formal complaint with the school, please submit your complaint in writing directly to the appropriate personnel listed above. You may drop off your complaint in person or mail it into the school, addressing it to the attention of the appropriate individual noted above at: NESOP 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
When your complaint is received, it will be reviewed by the individual to whom it was addressed. Please note that management consult regularly with one another and may work together to resolve a specific student issue. If appropriate or necessary, the student filing the complaint may be contacted for a meeting with the member of management responsible for resolving the complaint. Depending on the situation and the comfort level of the complainant, if the complaint involves another student or instructor, that student and/or instructor may be contacted by the member of management in an attempt to gather information, fully understand the issue, allow that student or instructor an opportunity to respond and present a reasonable solution for all involved. The school will make every effort to resolve your complaint within 30 days of its receipt. Complainants will be contacted directly regarding resolutions to their complaints, unless it is more appropriate to post a notice for students (for example, a student request for extended facilities hours during final exams may be addressed in a notice or student e-mail blast to the community). Formal written complaints will be kept on file with the school for a minimum of five years. The student has the right to contact the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure at: Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Office of Private Occupational School Education
Division of Professional Licensure Phone: 617-727-7406 Office of Private Occupational School Education Phone: 617-727-5811
Our History A Long Background of High-Quality Photographic Education In August 1968, John H. Carruthers, an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer, founded the New England School of Photography to fill the need for professional photographic training in the Boston area. The school was originally located at 739 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The first students began class in September 1969 and graduated in May 1971. The enrollment quickly outgrew the facility on Boylston Street and in August 1972, the school was moved to its present location at 537 Commonwealth Avenue, Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Since moving to Kenmore Square, NESOP has expanded the facility to cover approximately 14,000 square feet, including additional space at 650 Beacon Street—within a minute’s walk from our main doors. Starting with a general photographic curriculum in 1968 and responding to the needs of our students and demands of the marketplace, NESOP now offers Majors in eight commercial and artistic areas as well as Minors in ten areas of study. In August 1991, William R. Carruthers took over as President of NESOP. Since that time, we have more than doubled the size of our digital imaging facility and expanded our library into a student media support lab. While offering the newest imaging technologies, NESOP continues to provide facilities for traditional silver, C-printing, historical and alternative processes—providing opportunities for our students to expand their creative repertoire. In December 2006, William R. Carruthers assumed ownership of NESOP due to his father’s (John H. Carruthers) passing. Always aware of the evolution of the medium, NESOP constantly takes steps to ensure that its students are learning on the same equipment that they will work with during their careers as professional photographers. NESOP is committed to updating and expanding our Professional Photography Program to ensure that our students receive the best possible photographic training and are ready to take on the current and future photography industry.
E-Mail: Occupational.Schools@state.ma.us If a student feels that the school has not adequately addressed a complaint or concern and would like to contact the school’s accrediting agency, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), procedures and contact information for this process are outlined below: Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquiries to: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 247-4212 http://www.accsc.org A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by contacting Alison B. Geehan, Vice President—Business Operations or online at www.accsc.org.
About this Catalog Published February 2015 All information including statements of course content, personnel, admissions and graduation requirements, etc. is subject to change without notice. Addendums to the catalog exist to provide information regarding current tuition rates, the school’s academic calendar and conduct policies. This catalog contains information about NESOP at the time of printing. Any changes occurring after the publication of this catalog will be included on an enclosed addendum and will be incorporated in the next edition of this catalog. Some images in this catalog do not depict the facilities at New England School of Photography (NESOP). Any and all student work in this catalog is given full photo credit and can thus be distinguished from images of the school, its students, faculty, staff, alumni or Boston.
Design/Art Direction: Stormship www.stormship.com
Photography*
Anthony Sahadeo and Jongchul Lee
* does not include photography credited to students and alumni Cover photography, top to bottom, left to right: © Catalina Piedrahita, © Kate Kelly, © Alexa Torre, © Justin Hamel, © Brian Walters, © Dominic Casserly
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New England School of Photography 537 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 For more information call: (617) 437-1868 (800) 67-NESOP [800-676-3767] Or e-mail: admissions@nesop.edu
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