Founded in 2003, PhotoManhattan is an established photography school in Manhattan, NYC offering excellent digital and film photography courses, private classes and free seminars as well as affordable darkroom and photo studio rentals. Introductory and advanced photographic instruction are offered at a fraction of the cost of larger institutes and schools in the area. Emphasis is given to basic topics, critical technique and control of the camera. People of all ages and capabilities are welcome.

Our photography classes are designed for students who wish to learn photography as a hobby, therefore our courses are not accredited. We are committed to the idea of photography as an accessible means of personal expression and artistic documentation.

PhotoManhattan's curriculums have been tested and improved over the years to provide solid and dynamic training to thousands of students of all levels. Whether you just want to learn how to use your camera in full manual mode, take an outdoor photography class in New York city, or master the techniques of Studio and Lighting, PhotoManhattan could be the place for you!

Basic Beginner to Advanced Level Photography Courses:

- Introduction to Photography
- Photography In Automatic Mode
- Photo Orientation
- Photography II
- Photo Documentary
- Photoshop I
- Photoshop II
- Portraiture
- Portable Flash
- Studio & Lighting

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2. Online Candle Making Classes for Texas & U.S. students

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• Learn how to make unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio in Louisiana with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

• Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Louisiana, Texas, nationwide or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"I realized after the first hour my investment was justified."
Alex English, NBA Allstar, USA

Online Candle Making Courses:

Live Seminars via Skype
• 6 Day Complete Business Set Up Course
• 4 Day Condensed Business Set Up
• 2 Day Introductory Course

HD Video Courses
• Business Set Up Course
• Platinum Course
• Interactive Course
• Hobby Course

Year-Round Candle Making Courses in Jamaica:
One-to-one & small group classes for beginners to advanced designers.

• Candle Making Business Set Up (6 days)
• Condensed Business Setup course (4 days)
• Advanced Candle Making course (2 days)
• Candle Making Weekend Retreat Workshop (2 days, minimum 2 persons)
• Encaustic Art / Wax Painting Workshop (2-3 days)

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3. UCLA Extension, Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts

Courses / Programs

One of the nation's largest and most comprehensive institutions of continuing higher education, UCLA Extension in the University of California, Los Angeles, has served students in Southern California since 1917. Our performing arts & entertainment courses are open to all adult learners, regardless of previous levels of study. Program fields include Acting, Visual Effects, Production Design, Music Technology, and many more. Each year, Extension offers 4,500 courses, linking 65,000 adults of diverse backgrounds to enhanced career, academic, and personal growth opportunities through lifelong learning.

UCLA Extension's Department of Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts is an internationally acclaimed program, providing practical training in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Students can enroll in individual courses to sharpen specific skills or pursue a comprehensive program certificate.

Our courses directly address the competitive demands of today's industry and prepare professionals with a broad, in-depth background. Students actively participate in a supportive, professional environment, taught by leading experts and artists currently working in Hollywood.

Performing Arts & Entertainment Certificate Courses:

- Acting
- Development
- Producing
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Makeup/Costume
- Production Crafts
- Sound
- Post-Production
- Visual Effects Creation
- Animation
- Interactive Media/Games
- Film/TV Theory
- Music Theory
- Performance
- The Music Business
- Recording Engineering
- Music Technology, and more...

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4. College of Architecture and the Arts, Chicago

Courses / Programs

The College of Architecture and the Arts at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the disciplines of art history, architecture, performing arts, studio arts, design converge, and more.

Students admitted into the Bachelor of Architectural Studies curriculum must complete the high school pattern 2 requirements. Students admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum must complete the high school pattern 1 or 2 requirements.

Motivated and academically qualified high school students admitted to the college will be guaranteed admission upon completion of their undergraduate studies to one of the following professional programs: Master of Architecture, Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design.

Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree Programs:
- Architectural Studies
- Art Education
- Electronic Media
- Film/Animation
- Video
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Studio Arts
- Art History
- Performing Arts (Music, Theater)...

Graduate Degree Programs also available.

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5. Portland Actors Conservatory

Courses / Programs

Situated in Downtown Portland OR, Portland Actors Conservatory is an acting school that provides a 2-year accredited Acting Certificate program as well as short, 4-week acting courses in summer.

At the Portland Actors Conservatory, we surround you with mentors who will inspire you to rely on your impulses; challenge you to open your mind, heart and inner spirit; and explore with you what it means to be human.

Portland Actors Conservatory received full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) in March 2008.

A NAST-accredited school assures that students are in a program that meets rigorous academic, financial and administrative standards.

2-Year Acting Certificate Program - Core Modules:

- Acting Technique
- Shakespeare
- Theory Into Practice
- Styles
- Meisner Technique
- Viewpoints
- Text Analysis
- Movement
- Voice
- Performance Lab...

4-week Adult Summer Acting Classes:

- Rehearsal to Performance
- Back to Basics I
- Back to Basics II
- Actors Instrument

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6. The Little Studio, Manhattan

Courses / Programs

The Little Studio is a boutique arts school situated on Manhattan's Upper East Side (71st Street).

We provide specialized courses in Handcrafted Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, and Ceramic Restoration.

All courses are one-on-one, with lessons scheduled according to each student's convenience.

Vladimir Deming, our founder and instructor, provides close supervision to students, having taught students of all skill levels for more than twenty years.

Specialized One-on-one Arts Courses:

- Handcrafted Costume Jewelry

- Fashion Accessories: Unique Apparel Accents and Commercial

- Restoration of Antique Ceramics

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7. OC PRO Makeup Academy, Orange

Courses / Programs

Conveniently situated in Orange CA, OC Pro Makeup Academy provide a range of make-up artist training classes. Taught by highly-trained and skilled instructors, our make-up courses include lots of hands-on, one-on-one instruction which is the ideal way to get the most out of the learning experience and ensure that you are able to put your new skills to use as soon as possible. Our comprehensive courses, top-notch instruction, and affordable rates are just the right combination to make your talent shine, allowing you to bring out the inner beauty of any subject!

At OC Pro Makeup Academy, we believe that hands-on training is the best way to learn. This is why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of six students. Working closely with our instructors, you'll be able to highlight all the natural beauties of any face, focusing on enhancement and creating a new, natural look for your clients. You will have access to the full professional kit including spatulas, makeup, shadows, brushes, etc..

Makeup artist training courses:

- Bridal Makeup
- Glamour Makeup

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8. Zeira Institute, Manhattan

Courses / Programs

The Zeira Insitute is a jewelry making & design school in the heart of the Jewelry / Diamond District of New York City. Located on 47th Street just off 5th Ave, this prestigious mid-town Manhattan location is very convenient for our students.

We offer jewelry design and jewelry making classes to beginners and advanced students. We limit the class size to just five students per class. This ensures personal and immediate attention for each participant. Classes are held in three hour sessions twice daily. Students are required to own some personal tools while the school has tools to share as well.

Once the teacher assesses the level of the student the student can choose a project that he/she would like to do. According to their level, the teacher will guide them along. You will learn how to plan the design of a piece, draw it, and perfect the process of executing it through either carving wax or fabricating metal.

- Jewelry design classes for beginner - advanced students
- Jewelry making classes which include Bezel carving & Shank carving in wax

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9. Online Candle Making Classes for Penn State & U.S. residents

Courses / Programs

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• Learn how to make unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio in Pennsylvania with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

• Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Pennsylvania, nationwide or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"I realized after the first hour my investment was justified."
Alex English, NBA Allstar, USA

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10. Danik Beauty Academy, Pembroke Pines

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Danik Beauty Academy is a cosmetology & beauty school in Pembroke Pines, Broward County FL. We provide Skincare & Electrolysis Diploma programs as well as short workshops to local and international students interested in a career in the beauty industry.

Danik is dedicated to graduating students with the knowledge, skill and ambition to rise to the top of their chosen profession.

Our Diploma programs offer unlimited earning potential doing a job that doesn’t feel like work at all. If you’ve always loved experimenting with different looks, skincare regimens, and skincare products, Danik holds the key to your success.

Beauty / Skin Care Diploma Programs:

- Skincare Diploma
- Electrolysis Diploma
- Skincare & Electrolysis Diploma

Short Courses / Workshops:
- Laser Hair Removal Technician
- Body Wrapper
- HIV / AIDS Salon Awareness
- Body Contouring Workshop
- Microdermabrasion Workshop
- Eyelash Extension Workshop
- Permanent Makeup Workshop

Continuing Education (CEU) courses:
Facial Specialist; Cosmetology; Hair Braider; Barber; HIV/AIDS; Body Wrapper