Develop and enhance your professional skills and photographic techniques in the areas of Art and/or Applied Photography in a convenient part time schedule. This program combines illustrated lecture, field trips, and relevant, practical 'hands-on' learning while you become familiar with a wide range of photographic equipment, business and design practices, and studio work.
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O.S.S.D., Mature Student Status or equivalent.
Secondary school English or equivalent.
To qualify for the Certificate, you must successfully complete a total of eight courses, including the following five mandatory courses and three options:
| Mandatory Courses (Required for both Certificates): |
| PHTOPY101 | Digital Photography 1 |
| PHTOPY110 | Introduction to Digital Imaging |
| PHTOPY300 | Digital Photography 2 |
| PHTOPY109 | History of Photography |
| PHTOPY225 | Studio Lighting |
| Optional Courses (Applied Photography) - choose three: |
| PHTOPY402 | Portraiture |
| PHTOPY502 | Advance Portraiture |
| PHTOPY105 | Media Photography |
| PHTOPY120 | Advanced Digital Imaging |
| PHTOPY230 | Photo Illustration |
| WORKPW900 | Work Experience |
| BUSNPY112 | The Business of Photography |
| PHTO10030 | Architectural Photography |
| Optional Courses (Art Photography) - choose three: |
| PHTOPY106 | Nature Photography |
| PHTOPY800 | Landscape Photography |
| PHTOPY111 | Doc.Photo/Urban Landscape |
| PHTOPY120 | Advanced Digital Imaging |
| BUSNPY112 | The Business of Photography |
| PHTO10020 | Outdoor Low Light Techniques |
| WORKPW900 | Work Experience |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Digital
- DSLR (or camera approved by department)
- aperture priority mode
- shutter priority mode
- program mode
- manual mode
- minimum 4 megapixels
It is your responsibility to monitor your progress through the program and to apply in writing to the department, Creative and Applied Arts, to receive your Certificate. To qualify for both certificates, you must complete 5 core courses and an additional 3 courses specific to the appropriate certificate. Option credits cannot be used twice.
You may apply for credit in individual courses based on learning acquired through work and other life experiences. Contact the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition Office at 905-575-2395.
Mohawk College
Continuing Education catalogue
Creative & Applied Arts
