> A statistic from "official " sources also states that of the 3500 "Qualified" > photographers only 500 or so get a job in Photography.
Hi This is hardly a surprise since it applies to many subjects. I did Geology for my first degree and was one of only a handful of my year who ever worked in the subject... (one of whom is currently a presenter on the C4 'big monster dig' :-)) Not everyone goes to college/university to get a job in the subject (and bloody good job too! IMHO). Having been a University lecturer (HCI and usability) I saw my role as enhancing appreciation and understanding of a subject - I was under no illusion that more than one or two of the students would end up working in the area - it would be nice if some ability to spot bad design lodged in their minds, but whatever :-)) There are lots of people who will benefit from courses at any level - I now do some teaching of digital imaging related stuff - do I expect the people who come along to move into 'the business' - I don't think so. I'd be quite happy if the 3000 you seem a bit inclined to write off, gained a greater appreciation of the subject which stayed with them in whatever career they choose. If the 500 are the sort of people the industry needs then where is the problem? bye for now Keith Cooper PS I also think speed cameras are a great idea :-)) :-)) =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
