Photography

The Photography program offers training in the professional aspects of the photography industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of video and audio capture using DSLR cameras, with production work covering both black and white and color digital printing systems. The curriculum integrates high-end laptops and digital imaging and video editing software. Additionally, courses in videography, business planning, portfolio development, and social marketing equip students with essential skills for success as photographers.

Experienced professional photographers will mentor students in the effective use of cameras, lighting equipment, and editing software to create outstanding, marketable images. Practical, hands-on assignments combined with a strong foundation in theory and photography techniques will prepare students for a wide range of subjects and challenges.

What You’ll Learn

• 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 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.
• Business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
• 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.