Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara)

All Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara) professional photography courses are based on a hands-on approach that synthesizes art and technique and lead to careers in Art, advertising, media, science, portraiture, and journalism. Students can choose to specialize in a range of photography subject matters and themes such as undersea, travel, nature, food, automotive, celebrity, architecture, weddings, and fashion. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography aims to prepare students for careers in the rapidly changing image, media and journalism areas. Students generally take two subjects per term with six eight week terms during the year. There are ample study abroad programs and students can be chosen for special international extension activities

Study in California at the Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara)

The Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara) is located in sunny northern California. Often called “one of the most desirable places to live” in the United States of America, Santa Barbara lies to the north west of Los Angeles between the Pacific Ocean and the Mountains. It has a Mediterranean climate and a diverse cultural life that students like to use as a resource for their assignments.

Students will find it easy to get around as Santa Barbara has numerous bike trails and a bus network. As well as the Santa Barbara campus, the Brooks Institute also has another in an old film studio in Ventura. American and international students studying at either campus can expect a creative and supportive environment where there is a strong sense of collegiality that also links with the Santa Barbara and Ventura town communities. Students who want to study at the Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara) should visit studdex.com for further information.

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1. Any applicant whose native/first language is not English must evidence English language competency before acceptance may be awarded. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be taken and scores reported. A minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 213, or an internet based score of 79 is suggested for undergraduate level studies. Our code number for reporting scores is 4228.
For graduate level studies a minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 580, or a minimum computer-based score of 237, or an internet based test score of 92 is required. Our code number for reporting scores is 4228.

2. Students accepted and enrolled in the Diploma Program, Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degree Programs will be issued form I-20 A-B which will be used to apply for their F-1 student VISA. An I-20 A-B form will also be issued for the dependents of the accepted and enrolled student.
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4. Porfolios are not required for acceptance into the beginning-entry level courses. Please do not send portfolios by mail. The only times portfolios are reviewed are when accepted undergraduate applicants have prior experience or when making application to the graduate program. Under these conditions, a student may be eligible for Advanced Standing. Portfolio reviews for the determination of Advanced Standing are conducted in person once a student has arrived in the area.
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6. Proof of financial independence is required via documentation of expected sources of income during your enrollment in the program. This documentation must demonstrate sufficient financial coverage to meet the annual Tuition and Fees, Estimated Living and Supply costs for the program. A general bank statement is not sufficient unless it is accompanied by a statement of the annual amount the sponsor intends, or by the financial form provided. This information is entered on the form I-20 A-B when applying for the student visa.
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8. Certified records of education are required showing courses taken and grades earned in secondary school and college or university, if attended. These records must be accompanied by attested English translations. A copy of a certificate is not sufficient. Brooks Institute will forward copies of official academic credentials from foreign countries to an outside agency for evaluation, which may delay a student’s final admissions determination. Any official academic credential in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Additional information beyond the original submission may be required before Brooks Institute can determine a student’s final admissions status.