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Overview
Take your digital art photography skills to the next level!
Whether you are looking to develop a career in photography or make personal photos more creative, the Art Photography program will help develop and enhance your professional skills and knowledge of photographic techniques. Photography skills are valuable in both personal and professional settings and can be used in a variety of careers including artist, journalist, marketing, fashion, real estate and more.
Combining illustrated lectures, field trips, and relevant 'hands-on' learning, this program will help you become familiar with a wide range of photographic equipment, business and design practices, and studio work. All levels of photographers are welcome.
Foundationally, this program shares the same core courses as the Photography Applied program, however the electives offered in this program are geared towards creative photography, such as Landscape Photography, Nature Photography, Architectural Photography and more.
The Art Photography program is offered in a convenient part-time schedule. You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admissions & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.
Interested in taking a single course? No problem. Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, these courses can be taken individually or as part of the full program.
View courses available this term under Program of Studies.
Admission & Registration
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
- Successful completion of Secondary School English or equivalent.
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered. Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.
Cameras - Minimum Requirements:
Digital
- DSLR
- Aperture priority mode
- Shutter priority mode
- Program mode
- Manual mode
- Minimum 4 megapixels
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Interdisciplinary, Creative, Media and Business
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks.
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
Mandatory Courses
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| N/A | PHTOPY101 | Digital Photography 1 | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY109 | History of Photography | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY225 | Studio Lighting | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY300 | Digital Photography 2 | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTO10054 | Lightroom | 30.00 | |||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY110 | Digital Imaging/Photoshop Introduction | 30.00 | |||||||
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| Register | BUSNPY112 | Photography Business | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | OPEL10005 | Elective | 24.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTO10030 | Architectural Photography | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY106 | Nature Photography | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY111 | Urban Landscape and Documentary Photography | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY120 | Digital Imaging/Photoshop Advanced | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | PHTOPY800 | Landscape Photography | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | WORK10607 | Work Experience Option Art | 30.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Getting Started
Visit CE Get Started, your go-to online resource for getting started. You’ll find information on online tools and the wide range of student services available to you to support your success as a Mohawk College student and to help you achieve your future goals!
Login to MyMohawk
MyMohawk is the college portal used to access your student account information, email, grades and more. Your username and password can be found on the Continuing Education Acknowledgement of Registration & Student Account form that was sent to you after you registered for your course. Visit the Getting Started - MyMohawk Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Access Mohawk Email
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to Mohawk email. Visit the Getting Started – Mohawk Email Guide to learn how to set up your account on your devices.
Access MyCanvas
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to MyCanvas, Mohawk College’s Learning Management System. Visit the Getting Started - MyCanvas Guide for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.
Access OntarioLearn
Visit www.ontariolearn.com to access your course. Visit the OntarioLearn Course page for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in OntarioLearn until the scheduled start date.
Find your Classroom
Room assignments for Continuing Education are available on the WhereEnCampus Portal. Visit Room Listings for more information.
Find your Textbook
Use the Mohawk College Textbook Search to find your course materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Develop/enhance professional skills and photographic techniques in fields of applied/art photography.
Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Self-employed
- Studios
- Galleries
- Wedding
- Commercial
- Media
- Travel
- Fashion
- Real Estate
- Forensics
- Industrial
- Recreation
- Education
- Marketing
Occupational Categories:
- Photographer
- Artist
- Journalism
- Teacher
Additional Information
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition
You may apply for credit in individual courses based on learning acquired through work and other life experiences. Visit the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition page for more information.
Photography Galleries
View images taken by winners of the Ralph Brittle Memorial Award for Photography