PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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.

Browse our catalogue for current courses (PDF format).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

O.S.S.D., Mature Student Status or equivalent.

Secondary school English or equivalent.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To qualify for the Certificate, you must successfully complete a total of eight courses, including the following five mandatory courses and three options:

CAMERAS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Digital

• DSLR (or camera approved by department)
• aperture priority mode
• shutter priority mode
• program mode
• manual mode
• minimum 4 megapixels

COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATE

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.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

You may apply for credit in individual courses based on learning acquired through work and other life experiences. Contact the Prior Learning Office at 905-575-2395. 

CURRENT COURSES