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CE Creative & Applied Arts
Phone: 905-575-2298
Fax: 905-575-2126
Email: CE Creative Arts

Anne King
Program Manager
Phone: 905-575-2312

Current Courses

Creative & Applied Arts catalogue (PDF)

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Prompt notice will be given to all affected applicants and students. Mohawk College cannot accept any liability for the consequences of these changes.

Mohawk College is fully accredited and funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and is a full member of Colleges Ontario and AUCC (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada).

Photography - Applied & Art Certificates

Credential: Mohawk College Certificates
Program Number: 031 (Applied Photography) / 032 (Art Photography)

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 from the appropriate list:

Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours	Tentative Schedule*
Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours	Fall	Winter	Spring
Mandatory Courses - Required for Both Certificates:
PHTOPY101	Digital Photography 1	30	X	X	X
PHTOPY110	Introduction to Digital Imaging	30	X	X	X
PHTOPY300	Digital Photography 2	30	X	X	X
PHTOPY109	History of Photography	30			X
PHTOPY225	Studio Lighting	30	X	X	X
Applied Photography Option Courses - Choose Three:
PHTO10055	Digital Video-Introduction	30		X
PHTO10054	Lightroom	30		X	X
PHTO10057	Portrait Photography	39	X		X
PHTOPY105	Media Photography	30			X
PHTOPY120	Advanced Digital Imaging	30	X	X	X
PHTOPY230	Commercial Photo Illustration	30	X
WORKPW900	Work Experience	30	X	X	X
BUSNPY112	The Business of Photography	30		X
INFO10144	Web Design (Distance Education)	36	X	X	X
Art Photography Option Courses - Choose Three:
PHTO10030	Architectural Photography	30	X		X
PHTO10054	Lightroom	30		X	X
PHTOPY106	Nature Photography	30			X
PHTOPY800	Landscape Photography	30	X
PHTOPY111	Doc.Photo/Urban Landscape	30		X
PHTOPY120	Advanced Digital Imaging	30	X	X	X
BUSNPY112	The Business of Photography	30		X
PHTO10020	Outdoor Low Light Techniques	30	X
WORKPW900	Work Experience	30	X	X	X
INFO10144	Web Design (Distance Education)	36	X	X	X

CAMERAS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Digital

DSLR
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 & RECOGNITION

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.