Brooks Institute of Photography

Recruitment Brochure

The Santa Barbara environment is ideal for photography, and groups of Brooks' students making photographs are a common sight.

Among photographic subjects are historic architecture, seacliffs, exotic wildfowl in botanic gardens, and colorful pageantry, all in a quiet, clean community of great beauty. The climate is mild, and the people are friendly.

What will I need? Where will I live?

You'll need a 35mm camera, a 4x5 view camera, and accessories. A car will be necessary. There is no on-campus housing, but our Student Services maintains a listing of current rentals. At times we can offer temporary housing at nominal rates. A room in a private home is about $550 a month; a onebedroom apartment is about $850 a month. Some students rent a large apartment or house with three or four bedrooms, and share the cost.

How do students finance an education at Brooks?

Most students rely on a combination of sources: grants and loans, if they are eligible; part-time work; savings; help from the family. Some merit scholarships are available from the Institute after the first year. Our Financial Aid office can supply more information about loans, grants, and scholarships.

Most students work part-time and some interrupt their studies to work full-time.