Post Secondary Program Photgraphy - Programa en Fotografía

Whether your dream is to capture that definitive portrait, have your photos grace the pages of a leading fashion magazine or take photos for the world’s leading brands, our two-year Photography program will help you achieve your goals.

In this hands-on photography diploma program, you will be capturing images from day one and learning the technology, techniques and business theory you need for a lasting career as a professional photographer.

This photography program prepares you for the aesthetic and technical demands that come with working in studio or on location to produce captivating images that tell a story. Over two years, you will progressively build the skills needed to compete in the commercial photography industry and learn what it takes to grow your brand and create stunning images for a variety of clients. Upon completion of the Photography program, students will have the skills to operate their own photography business or find employment in related occupations such as fine art printing, advertising, publishing, graphic design and gallery and studio management.

Additionally, through your participation in the Story Arts Image Xchange, a real-world stock agency and incubator for emerging photographers and creative content creators, and the many scenarios where you can collaborate with students and faculty in our other programs, you will have had many opportunities to get your work published. You will also have the opportunity to put your skills to work in a professional setting during a seven-week field placement.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements:

Attend a mandatory Photography program admission session, where you will submit a portfolio of work.

Portfolios should include 12-20 high-quality images. A digital portfolio is preferred with images in JPG format. Upload using a file transfer site such as: Wetransfer or Google Drive or another similar style file transfer site.
Note: We do not accept PDF´s, Website links or Social media links. (as we comply to all worldwide copyright laws and must be assured of ownership/creator of the images being submitted)
Portfolios will be assessed for Visual Aptitude, Composition, Camera Control and Lighting. Please minimize any use of Photoshop.
Portfolios will be reviewed during the Program Applicant Session. If you cannot remain for this review, you may leave the portfolio behind to pick up at a later date. Be sure to label the portfolio with your name and contact information.

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
College Communication 1
Introduction to Lighting
The Camera
Digital Photography Workflow 1
Introduction to Visual Literacy
History of Photography
Creativity in Context

Semester 2
College Communication 2
General Education Elective
Building a Sustainable Business
Studio Lighting 1
Digital Photography Workflow 2
Event Photography
Portrait
STORYWORKS

Semester 3
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Image Xchange 1
Fashion and Advertising Photography
Architecture and Fine Art
Editorial and Photojournalism
Studio Lighting 2

Semester 4
General Education Elective
Portfolio
Senior Project
Image Xchange 2
Video
Field Placement

Commercial/corporate photographer
Portrait photographer
Event photographer
Studio manager
Visual artist