Photography — Still & Motion

Credential: Diploma
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Campus: Learning Commons
Start: September

Program Description

A hands-on program for students who want to work as commercial photographers, videographers, or content creators. The curriculum covers digital capture, studio lighting, portrait and product work, video storytelling, and business practices for freelancers. Students shoot on DSLR and mirrorless systems and edit in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere. A portfolio review in semester 4 determines graduation readiness.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 English (C or U); portfolio required for admission.

Career Outcomes

Commercial photographer, portrait photographer, real estate photographer, videographer, photo editor.

Course Breakdown

Semester 1 Semester 2
PHOT101 Camera & Exposure PHOT201 Studio Lighting
PHOT102 Digital Workflow PHOT202 Portrait Photography
PHOT103 Visual Composition PHOT203 Video Fundamentals
PHOT104 History of Photography PHOT204 Product & Commercial
COMM101 College Communications PHOT205 Photojournalism
ELECTIVE General Education ELECTIVE General Education
Semester 3 Semester 4
PHOT301 Advanced Lighting PHOT401 Portfolio Development
PHOT302 Motion & Documentary PHOT402 Business of Photography
PHOT303 Retouching & Colour PHOT403 Live Client Project
PHOT304 Experimental & Fine Art PHOT404 Exhibition & Distribution
ELECTIVE General Education PHOT405 Career Preparation

Quick Facts

  • Credential: See program details
  • Campus: Main Campus
  • OSAP: Eligible

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