Photography

Develop your creative, technical, and business skills to produce professional photographic images for commercial, corporate, and advertising clients.

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Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years
Credential:
Diploma
Delivery:
Full-time

Locations

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Program Overview

A photograph can capture the moment and record that moment for eternity. It can inform us about world events. It can entice us to buy cars or chocolate. It can capture a lifetime of experience in a single facial expression and pinpoint a specific time in history through fashion and style. Legendary photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Eddie Adams, and Richard Avedon made a difference in our lives with their images sometimes stark, sometimes thought-provoking. In some cases they have changed the social thinking of the day. Their legacy is evident when we view the work of contemporary photographers such as James Nachtwey and his graphic documentation of social issues, or of Jean-Baptiste Mondino who has pushed the boundaries of fashion photography to its limits.

This program builds your professional photography skills. You learn to create, set up, compose, light, and produce photographs to professional standards. You cover historical and cultural developments within the context of photography, and learn to apply theory to your projects and assignments. Working with your instructors and classmates, you critique personal work, and the work of others, to assess quality and success. You develop technical knowledge and skills learning to operate a digital SLR and other professional cameras, computer and software applications, and how to shoot in a studio and on location. You also gain a mix of marketing and business skills to prepare you for freelance and contract work.

Student Comments

  1. Highlight"Using the large format camera; meeting the guest speakers; and having teachers who were always available to me whenever I had questions."
  2. Favourite"My favorite thing was being able to use the professional studios and lighting."
  3. Cool Activity"Every week we critique the class assignments, it has been a great learning experience and fun too."

Admission Requirements

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  • You learn in an environment that provides photography studios and the latest technology and equipment. Facilities and equipment provide a real-world learning environment.
  • Learn from experienced instructors who have strong connections to the industry.
  • Small class sizes provide opportunity for one-on-one interaction and support.
  • Collaborative Experience – Students collaborate with peers and professionals in other related Applied Arts programs including Graphic Design, Music Arts and Graphic & Print Production.

Employment Opportunities

  • Photography offers a diverse range of career options including photojournalism, portraiture, advertising, commercial, architectural, corporate, fashion, and numerous other specialist directions.
  • Your most likely career is as a self-employed independent entrepreneur. Advertising agencies, public relations firms, and many businesses hire freelance photographers for product shots, company reports, sales materials, and myriad other visual needs. Full-time employment opportunities exist at printing and publishing companies, or as a photographic technician. Government agencies often hire or sign long-term contracts with photographers for a number of needs including presentation development, tourism and publication illustration.

Other Info

Co-operative Education (Co-op) – This program is eligible for an optional Co-op credit course. Co-op provides an opportunity for paid employment (of at least 12-weeks) in a field related to your program between your first and second year.

Courses May Include

Course descriptions
Code Course
BART 2000   Introduction to the Photography Business
BART 3006   The Photo Business I
BART 3007   The Photo Business II
DIGI 4003   Intro to Graphic Design
PHOT 1000   History of Photography
PHOT 2001   Light and Lighting I
PHOT 2010   Photo Technique Theory I
PHOT 2020   Computer Applications for Photo I
PHOT 2040   Emerging Technologies
PHOT 2990   Work Placement
PHOT 3001   Light and Lighting II
PHOT 3011   Light and Lighting III
PHOT 3016   Photo Technique Theory II
PHOT 3021   Computer Apps for Photo II
PHOT 3022   Computer Apps for Photo III
PHOT 3550   Applied Portfolio II
PHOT 4004   Intro into Large Format Photography
PHOT 4012   Light and Lighting IV
PHOT 4016   Photo Technique Theory III
PHOT 4023   Computer Apps for Photo IV
PHOT 4026   Photo Technique Theory IV
SAFE 1000   Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)
SAFE 1001   Introduction to NS OH&S Act

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