beari

Ok so this may seem like a weird pair up f majors but my dream is to become an international Photographer. I love it with all of my heart and I truly would absolutely love my job if I become a photographer, however, my dad (being an architect) feels that it won't make me any money and I wont be able to find good jbs after graduating so it asking that I major in Architecture and Minor in photography.
He has promised if I do he will let me go to a school in Europe to study photography afterwards and attempt to pursue my dream.

My question is:
Are there any good liberal arts/ art schools that offer both Architecture and Photography? (by easter I will have a portfolio built for both of these)
Also, is architecture to much of a rigorous course to attempt minoring in anything else?

sashimi46

I dont think architecture is any better in making money. try business instead if that's what you're looking for.

beari

I live in The Bahamas and down here our architects make a lot of money. There is plenty land and space to build on and we get Bahamians making homes as well as international clients wanting to make vacation houses on our family islands.

so_ein_quatsch

RISD somewhat comes to mind -has both a B.Arch and BFA in Photography program, though I really have no idea how much porosity exists between degree programs. Perhaps your best bet would be to look for a lib. arts school that has connections/relations with an art school (Tufts-SMFA?).

You should keep in mind that a good portion of professional photographers didn't actually get a degree in Photography; many are self-taught. If you end up at a LA school that doesn't have a strong photo. program, you could still take photo classes during the summer, or even go for a Photography certificate post-grad at, say, ICP.

If you can find a balance between studio work and whatever minor you choose, then great. It's doable, it'll just require a strong work ethic. And minors usually don't require too many credits.

Also, photography and architecture is hardly a weird pairing of majors.

canamdance

It doesn't sound like a weird pairing to me, but it also doesn't seem like you're really interested in architecture, only that your dad is one. If that is an incorrect assumption and you truly and passionately want to combine both, it is absolutely possible and quite compatible.

S is a senior in an architecture program and also maintains a thriving freelance photography business on the side. He started out shooting purely for pleasure and personal interest posting them on photo sharing sites. This led to much business from architectural firms but also into weddings, CD covers, guide books etc.

My advice is to practise, practise, practise. In this day and age of digital, rolls and rolls of film are no longer involved or necessary. Study photos of people whose style you admire, trying to capture that essence yourself before moving on and developing your own style. The best advice is to take TONS of pictures. Experiment or take classes on editing, filters, contrasting, focussing etc. Take the camera everywhere, especially travelling. It isn't unusual for s to take 1000 daily while we're on a trip somewhere new.

Good luck, hope you find what you're looking for.

beari

Thanks so much fr the school ideas so_ein_quatsch. I will definitely look at them all and consider.

Canamdance your assumption was 100% correct. I had absolutely no drive or passion for architecture but because I was taking this course and see that Im actually good at it Im starting to like it more. I have never been able to be the top of a class, just in the top 10 but never the top and now Im top and it is a great feeling, and my dad is actually proud of me so I want to try make it work as corny and played out as that may seem.
I have been trying tot take tons of pictures and practicing like you said and I will definitely work my hardest to make it somewhere as a photographer.