Photography

Durham College’s Photography program focuses on providing a balance of still and motion photography to meet the needs of a changing industry. This hands-on digital program teaches photography from a professional skills perspective, emphasizing both stills and video, while fostering the development of a critical and creative eye.

Students will explore a variety of styles and subjects through the guidance of practicing photographers. The program begins with fundamental photography concepts and progresses to more advanced classes, including self-directed projects, culminating in a strong final term featuring courses in portfolio development and essential marketing skills to launch their careers.

Throughout their time at Durham College, students will have opportunities to establish connections within the community through experiential learning experiences.

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 photography 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.
• Use business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
• Use a variety of marketing tools and strategies that effectively promote photographic products and services.