This program teaches the digital and traditional photographic technology required for entry-level access to the professional photographic field. Emphasis is placed on digital imaging and digital capture techniques, creative and conceptual proficiency, practical skills and real-life application of photographic theory. Students will study digital manipulation, lighting, traditional and digital studio techniques, traditional black and white and colour darkroom procedures, and colour and black and white digital output methodology.

Graduates work in all areas of the photographic industry. Graduates students set up their own freelance businesses/studios.

Common Job Titles:

- Photographer,
- Photojournalist

Employment for this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Photography has mostly been considered a hobby, and at best, a part-time, extra pocket-money earning activity. But today, photographers are so much in the news, in demand and respected financially, that those who have the talent and interest in photography can now seriously consider this a viable career option.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
• Grade 12 English
• Portfolio which should include a minimum of 10 B&W or colour prints, digital outputs, or 35mm slides
• Some basic darkroom experience, B&W film processing and printing experience is recommended
• Recommended courses: computer skills (particularly digital imaging), English, art, photography and business, all at the general level or higher

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