Photography Degree at Algoquin College
This two-year diploma program is designed to train students to capture, create, and alter images demonstrating a professional level of craft and creativity in digital imaging. Digital knowledge and skills are integrated with the fundamentals of photography to emphasize the creation of images that communicate effectively, and meet the needs of a client.
Students will create a state of-the-art portfolio, as well as a web site, using high-end digital cameras to capture professional quality images that demonstrate their creative or technical skills and abilities. Our large photography studios are equipped with up-to-date tungsten and electronic flash lighting systems, lighting booms, soft-boxes and professional backdrops.
Our networked, post-production computer labs are equipped with Macintosh Cinema Display monitors; film and flatbed scanners; ink-jet and laser printers; viewing booths; mounting press; and colour management systems which allow you to produce high-quality images using industry standard software.
Although this program is quite technical, students are encouraged to showcase their creative visual talents while designing and capturing images that communicate effectively.
Entrepreneurship and networking skills are taught in conjunction with professional photographic association guidelines. Students also complete two weeks of fieldwork gaining valuable practical and networking experience.
The program of study culminates with a professional exhibition of student work to which potential employers and industry representatives are invited.
Students will be trained on a Macintosh platform, which is the industry standard in the field of photography. As this is a mandatory laptop program, you will be required to own a Macintosh laptop computer that meets minimum hardware and program software specifications. These specifications can be found on our web site at: algonquincollege.com/MediaAndDesign/programs/photography.htm
Students may purchase a new laptop from a vendor of their choice but we recommend you check the Algonquin College’s New Technology store at bookstore.algonquincollege.com/ which offers laptops at very competitive prices. Unfortunately, PC platforms are not acceptable as they are not compatible with the software, hardware and photographic equipment used in the program.
This program suits a student who is self-motivated, personable and well organized. He/she enjoys the technical nature of photography and has an aptitude for computer technology. Creativity and a keen sense of entrepreneurship are also signs of compatibility. The program’s ultimate goal is to help students find and sustain viable employment in the field of photography.
Tags: colour management systems, digital knowledge, flatbed scanners, high end digital cameras, laser printers, macintosh platform, networking experience, networking skills, photographic association, professional exhibition