The State of Kuwait, a sovereign Arab nation and one of the worlds fastest growing economies, is planning to have media school offered in the University of Kuwait. These plans were presented to the schools council of departments. The council then recommended conducting more research and studies on the subject before approving the independent media school plan. The media school would offer programs that are found in media studies collages, sound engineering collages, photography colleges, and journalism collages found in most of the top universities around the globe. Most of the students at the university see this as an improvement on the educational institution.
When it comes to media, Kuwait has very transparent media practices. Journalists who are based in Kuwaiti enjoy a greater freedom with their work than their regional counterparts compared to other Arab countries. The state was ranked with the number one spot by the Reporters without Borders of the Middle East and the Arab League freedom of press index in 2007. This is no wonder why they would put up a media school at one of the states best universities. Students who would take programs and courses in this school are assured freedom of press which is vital. The school will provide future journalist, photographers, and other media practitioners all the knowledge and tools they need to deliver fair and just news and opinions.
Most photography colleges are found in the United States and Europe. However, not a lot of aspiring students can afford to go to another country to study. Its important the future journalism photographers know what they are up against. Rowan Al Bahwah, one of the universitys faculties said that In Kuwait, the state is suffering from having too little media influence. Schools should take benefit of potentials the young students have. Media has very strong and effective influence with the people and the state, because of this, the university should provide programs and trainings in the area. The culture and society of the state desperately needs well trained and qualified young Kuwaitis to go to the fields and provide news and current events.
One of the collages under most media schools is the photography colleges. This collage will not only teach you the importance of documentation by the use of photography, but will let you understand it as an art. Becoming a professional photographer needs a lot of training and hands on experience, by attending photography classes and programs, you a guided by your instructors to the right path. Since the school also teaches you that photography is also a science, you get the chance to work with specialized and professional tool for photography.