I didn't get talked at, I was applying what I learned, and I learned as I went. We had deadlines, not homework assignments. The maturity level in that classroom was higher than anything I've experienced in a school. The only other area in the world where there are such high levels of self discipline, is the work place. And when one drives for forty minutes or more, twice a day, everyday, it shows that person is there to learn.
Grades become secondary to the learning.
Yes, I'll help you. I learned so much that year more than I imagined was possible in photography. I know all about slides and graphics and programming shows, processing, mounting, color photo processing, studio work, copy work, how to use 35mm, medium format, and large format cameras. My resume' really does sound quite impressive. More than anything, however, my portfolio looks great.