Brooks Institute is a creative and supportive community where individuals passionate about a future in the visual and media arts can develop their talents through unmatched experiential learning. Brooks Institute provides the skills and confidence necessary for students and adult learners to make a meaningful contribution to the creative workplace.
Campuses:
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Ventura, California
You’re an artist. You aren’t content to sit in a classroom and be lectured. You know what you want to do. And you want to dive deep. Loving it. Learning it. Doing it. Living it. You want equipment that’s used in the industry. And instructors who do what they teach. You want to learn from their experience. So you can grow. And you want classmates who are passionate and committed as you are. You know who you are. You know what you want. You know at Brooks you don’t just learn it. You live it.
Our passion, vision and pursuit of excellence can help you achieve your career goals.
Passion
At Brooks Institute you can “feel” the energy generated by students and staff who are passionate about what they do. Students share the same passions, dreams, and goals. This common ground gives them a sense of community – they feel like they belong here.
Vision
Brooks is an education center for creativity, innovation, and thought leadership. From day “one” students are immersed in an experiential learning environment where the focus is on learning-by-doing. Alongside insightful, seasoned professionals, students can develop the skills, the knowledge, and ultimately the vision to transform their passion into a viable career.
Excellence
The goal of the Brooks experience is to help each student gain the skills and confidence necessary for them to succeed in the workplace.
Throughout its 62 year history, a significant number of Brooks graduates and faculty have risen to positions of prominence in their chosen professions, elevating the school’s reputation to that of a leader in higher education.
School of Film & Television
Brooks Institute of Photography offers four areas of study:
Courses
Associate in Visual Journalism
Bachelor in Film and Video Production
Bachelor in Professional Photography
Bachelor in Visual Communication
Bachelor in Visual Journalism
Diploma in Film and Video Production
Diploma in Professional Photography
Master Degree in Photography
Brooks Institute does not guarantee employment or salary.