National Academy of Photography (NAP), Kolkata

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The NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (NAP), based in Kolkata, is all set to provide a unique platform of learning to those interested in pursuing a career in professional photography as well as to anyone looking for a way to enrich and perfect his or her flair in the field. This kind of photographic academy is the first in EASTERN INDIA. The training techniques at the institute are both innovative and intense. Based on a course curriculum that has been painstakingly drawn up by a distinguished faculty of award-winning photographers. Be it fashion photography, glamour, wildlife, portrait, advertising commercial, journalism, digital imaging or any other camera skill – NAP proposes to teach the complete techniques and yet keep alive the individuality of each student in terms of style.

As a matter of fact, the prime focus at NAP is on “creativity”… on nurturing the passion within… without which, no art is complete. Photography, too, is no static art form. And at NAP students will be encouraged to view it with an open mind and use their own sensibilities and interpretations to produce great images. Still Photography to Processing Techniques – the lessons encompass every relevant sphere. In addition to these are on-location and studio training, access to the latest tools, workshops, exhibitions, expositions – all. Part of the agenda at the Academy also includes interactive sessions with eminent personalities from the world of Motion Pictures and Photography – so that students can absorb and learn from exciting first-hand experiences. ent are taught keeping in line with modern rhetoric so that at large, after completing their course, they would be successful in professional life.

Accreditation and Ranking: 

The National Academy of Photography is accredited by AICTE.

Courses offered:

The National Academy of Photography  has  many courses available Courses in Digital Photography, Fashion Photography, Still Photography & Journalism, Professional Certificate in Digital Photography, Advanced Certificate in Digital Photography 

Facilities and Infrastructure:

OUR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSISTS OF THE MOST MODERN LEARNING TOOLS AND GADGETS, FROM THE BEST CAMERAS AND LENSES TO UP-TO-DATE LIGHTING SYSTEMS WITH ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED FOR MODERN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY.

With a large enough classroom cum studio to accommodate students we make sure that every student is able to have a hands-on learning experience with a camera, computers, and lights. Our software class is conducted with faculties making each and every student understands the projection system and the usage of the latest photo finishing and retouching software. We also conduct the practical shooting sessions with students doing the lighting and set arrangements themselves and capturing the image live on the computer via a camera which adds to quick learning and rapid rectification. This tethered shooting is a must in modern-day photographic learning. Last but not least small batch strength leads to individual care and guidance to become a successful professional photographer.

Mission

To develop the awareness towards Ccreative photography. It’s a fact that, there is no mass awareness that, photographs with a good artistic value can be collected as an art piece. To promote photography as visual art.

Vision

To build a photo archive of national & international photographs of various ages for research Studies. To conduct nature camps for creating awareness about Conservation of nature & wildlife as well as environment through the media of Photography.