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Do you have a passion for capturing the perfect moment and want to combine your eye for photography with a career in the digital world?
As a Photographer, you take portrait, commercial, fine art and event images and use the latest digital imaging software to edit/retouch images as needed.
Highlights
Students train their artistic eye and master digital imaging technologies to develop their individual style and a cutting-edge portfolio.
Study practical entrepreneurial and business principles for a hands-on, real-life project approach to a diverse range of applied photography situations.
Curriculum integrates leading-edge digital editing software.
Extensive practical experience in the studio, digital darkroom, and on location.
Award-winning program with multiple winners at the internationally recognized Applied Arts Magazine Student Photography Competition.
select and use appropriate photographic equipment and techniques to capture quality images of a variety of subjects, in studio and on location
use post-production techniques to edit and finish images in formats that meet industry standards and the needs of the client.
create lighting schemes using appropriate techniques, equipment and accessories to produce quality images that meet the needs of the client.
employ design elements and principles to plan and create visually sound images.
complete all work in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with legal requirements applicable to the photography industry.
develop strategies to maintain currency with evolving photography trends, issues, technologies and industry practices to enhance work performance and guide professional development.
select and use digital asset management tools and strategies to catalogue, store, back up, retrieve and archive images and prints.
use business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
use a variety of marketing tools and strategies that effectively promote photographic products and services.
develop and present a professional portfolio that illustrates one’s creative approach and image conception, capture, editing and production skills.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
Visual Arts – Grade 11 (M) or (O) or Grade 12 (M) or (O)
Selection and Ranking
Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer/Technology Requirements
In order to successfully complete studies at Niagara College, it is recommended that each student have access to a personal computer or laptop.
We recommend students purchase Mac laptops or desktops with the same specifications or higher as the Macs in our labs. Our Mac labs have the following minimum configuration:
i5 processor
5 Ghz 16 GB of ram
256 GB SSD
Minimum 17 inch screen, 21.5 inch recommended
This program is taught in a Mac environment; some program software runs on a PC. Suggested minimum configurations for a PC are the same as listed above for a Mac.
Niagara College’s program labs offer computers on campus, but availability outside scheduled classes cannot be guaranteed.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
We are experiencing technical difficulties with displaying program availability information on our website and are working to resolve the issue. Please visit ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/niagara for program availability information. Thank you for your patience.
Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.
The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.
Year: 2024-2025
Start Term: Fall
Expand each level below for a fee breakdown.
Year 1
Level one$5,399.44
Fee Breakdown for Level one
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$1,129.95
Material Fees
$2,912.00
Level one Total
$5,399.44
Level two$2,353.04
Fee Breakdown for Level two
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$809.95
Material Fees
$185.60
Level two Total
$2,353.04
Year 1 Total:$7,752.48
Year 2
Level three$2,684.44
Fee Breakdown for Level three
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$1,085.95
Material Fees
$241.00
Level three Total
$2,684.44
Level four$2,461.44
Fee Breakdown for Level four
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$765.95
Material Fees
$338.00
Level four Total
$2,461.44
Year 2 Total:$5,145.88
Estimated Program Total:$12,898.36
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Your tuition estimation includes tuition, ancillary, and material fees based on a program and term. Fees may vary upon enrolment into specific courses that are outside of the core curriculum or elective courses. Fees for future terms (where fees have yet to be published) are estimates based on the current academic year fee structure.
Additional fees include textbooks and a parking pass (if parking on campus). Additional costs may be incurred for optional field trips, learning materials, equipment or clothing. All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Note: For new programs tuition and fees may not yet be available. Typically tuition amounts are available in May for the next academic year. Please check back.
