Atlanta offers a wealth of educational opportunities. Options include the Atlanta College of Art, which hosts a photography program as one of their twelve major courses of art in the visual sciences. Another option is the Art Institute of Atlanta, which awards photographic imaging degrees on both the associate and bachelor level. Emory University also offers extensive photography training through its visual arts department.
Atlanta-area employment of photographers is anticipated to increase 9.92% between the years 2000 and 2010. However, competition for these jobs is expected to be highly competitive due to the desirable nature of the work. Those looking to utilize their photography interest in a work related may want to look into related fields. Atlanta employment of graphic designers is expected to increase 24.58% during this time period. Employment of fine arts teachers during this time should increase 14.29% at the post-secondary level. Employment of archivists, curators, and museum technicians should grow a whopping 35.71%.
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