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Easwari Engineering College (EEC) in Chennai boasts of a reasonably active placement cell and there is a wide array of firms that visit the campus each year within the IT services, software product, core engineering, consulting and analytics fields.

The companies which typically pay visits:
The recruiters that are leading in terms of numbers in the IT and software sectors are TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, IBM, Capgemini, and Accenture. Companies that are product based and tech like Amazon, Zoho, Goldman Sachs and Cisco have also been hiring students in the past years although they tend to provide more packages to the best performers.
In the case of core engineering branches, such companies as L&T, Ashok Leyland, TVS, Renault Nissan, and some small/medium manufacturing companies are involved in such cases according to vacancies. Specialised jobs are also attended by airlines, testing labs as well as industrial service companies.

Average Package:
An average or a normal student has a package of ₹4-6 LPA. It service companies are the primary providers of this. In the case of CSE, IT and ECE students, the average could be slightly bigger because of a greater number of software-based jobs.
Recent placement reports show the median salary as being approximately 5-5.5 LPA. Branches of core-engineering could experience a slightly decreased average.

the highest Package:
Some students are offered good offers at product based companies. Recently the top package is approximately 4050 LPA but this is generally extremely rare and only comes with outstanding performance.

Placement Rate:
EEC usually records 85 percent to 95 percent placement among qualified learners particularly in IT oriented fields. Core branches have less offers, nevertheless, the rate of placement is high because of campus-wide recruitment drives.

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Here's a complete and practical guide to photography courses — what they are, what you learn, how to join one, and what it takes to pursue photography as a skill or career 

1. Types of Photography Programs

Photography education is offered at several levels, each suitable for different goals:

Certificate / Short Courses

• Duration: 1 month to a few months

• Focus: Basics of camera use, exposure, composition, and editing

• Ideal for: Beginners or hobbyists who want practical skills fast

• Example: Online or in‑person courses that teach DSLR basics, lighting, and editing with tools like Photoshop/Lightroom. 

Diploma Courses

• Duration: 6 months – 1 year

• Focus: Broader photography + videography, lighting, genres (portraits, events, nature), portfolio building

• Ideal for: People who want to enter the field professionally or explore specialised areas. 

Advanced / Professional Courses

• Duration: 6 months – 1 year (some include internship)

• Focus: Commercial photography, advanced techniques, real projects, client handling

• Includes: Portfolio work, studio sessions, outdoor shoots, editing, mock interviews. 

Degree Programs

• Offered by art/communication colleges and universities

• Include Bachelor's or Master's in Photography/Visual Arts

• More in‑depth theory + artistic practice + career preparation.

2. What You Learn in a Photography Course

Most good courses combine technical skills + artistic vision + editing:

Camera & Technical Skills

• How cameras work (DSLR/mirrorless)

• Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO

• Lens types and focal lengths

• Lighting: natural, artificial, studio setups 

Composition & Aesthetics

• Rule of thirds, framing, perspective

• Visual storytelling

• Creative use of shadows and light

Post‑Processing & Editing

• Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom basics

• Color correction, retouching, workflow

• Building a professional portfolio 

Specialisations (Often Included)

• Portrait & fashion photography

• Event & wedding photography

• Landscape & travel photography

• Product, commercial, and editorial photography 

Other Useful Skills

• Client handling and pricing

• Business of photography

• Portfolio presentation and mock interviews (in some courses) 

3. How to Join a Photography Course

You can join either online or offline courses — here's how:

Online Courses

1. Visit platforms like Internshala, Udemy, Coursera, etc.

2. Search for “photography course”

3. Create an account and enroll by paying the fee

4. Complete lessons and assessments to earn a certificate

Offline / In‑Person Courses

1. Look for local photography institutes or camera schools

2. Check eligibility — generally for diploma courses it's 12th pass (any stream) or even open to all ages. 

3. Fill the admission form and pay the fees (often offered both online and offline)

4. Who Can Join?

 Anyone passionate about photography (even without prior experience)
 Students who want a creative career
 People shifting careers or freelance photographers
 Hobbyists who want to improve quality of their images

There's no strict age or academic restriction for most photography courses — even 12th pass students can join. 

5. Career & Scope

After training, you can work as or pursue:

• Portrait Photographer

• Event / Wedding Photographer

• Fashion or Commercial Photographer

• Wildlife or Travel Photographer

• Photojournalist

• Product / Advertising Photographer

• Freelancer or Studio Owner 

In the digital age, photography skills are valuable for social media content creation, advertising, e‑commerce, and media industries as well. 

6. Practical vs Theoretical Balance

The best photography courses combine:
Hands‑on shoots (indoor & outdoor)
Studio lighting practice
Editing workshops
Portfolio building
Assignments & real projects