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Photography and Digital Imaging

Photography & Digital Imaging offers professional level training for this challenging yet rewarding field. The program goal is to graduate students as photographers, assistant photographers and/or
Photoshop™ technicians.

This program runs much like a large professional studio/lab. Some camera/general equipment (digital and analogue) is provided by the program for students in order to complete program requirements. Photography & Digital Imaging maintains a 16 workstation Mac lab with a variety of scanners and printers. In order to simulate a realistic environment many duties and responsibilities are managed by the students. These include: mixing chemistry, minor equipment maintenance, minor cleaning and facilities upkeep. Through workshops, self-study and practical application, students will learn both basic and advanced skills required for success in the field of photography.

Student training is enhanced by many workshops, guest photographers and opportunities for On-The-Job Training. The course places a strong emphasis on the business of photography, aspects of which include: specialty and general employment options, market research and marketing/self promotion for photographers, creative and technical standards and portfolio development. Students of Photography & Digital Imaging have significant opportunity to develop their self-motivation and personal initiative and are encouraged to pursue personal and paying assignments outside of regular program activities.

Program/courses by year

Year 1
Three week orientation period for introduction to facilities and program structure and goals. Basic level introductory workshops and lectures to technical skills: camera/lens operation,exposure, light meters and film considerations, black and white processing and printing, color photography and printing, studio photography (tungsten and electronic flash), introduction to large format
photography and introduction to digital imaging. Students also develop skills related to understanding the qualities of images and assessment/evaluation (critique) of images.

Professional Studies, Photographic Technique I, Black and White Darkroom I, History and Design I, Photographic Technique II, Black and White Darkroom II, Studio Photography (tungsten) I, Photography Concepts, Location and Studio Lighting (flash) I, Studio Photography (flash) II, Colour I, Colour II, Perspective Control I, View Camera I, Digital Imaging I, Entrepreneurship I.

Year 2
The final year has four main components: digital imaging, graphic design, business and marketing and portfolio development. The outcomes of year two should be tangible, in the form of a
professional level portfolio, a business and marketing plan, promotional mailers and business cards. Students in the second year have more skill development time available in order to fine tune
their skills and to define their specialty of choice within the photographic field.

Perspective Control II, Location Lighting II, History and Design II, Digital Imaging II, Digital Imaging III, Entrepreneurship II, Entrepreneurship III, Professional Development I, Professional Development II.

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates of the Photography program may find employment in the following:

• Portrait and wedding photography
• Editorial, commercial or industrial photography
• Assistant photographer
• Digital Lab Technician
• Photoshop™ Technician

Please note many photographers are self-employed and that career (job) options will vary widely by region.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level - a broad base of study is more important than specific subjects
• Submission of a portfolio of photography work (see below)
• Completion of a questionnaire

Equipment

The Photography and Digital Imaging program requests that students supply a 35mm camera system. It should have interchangeable lenses and full manual operation. Contact the Photography and Digital Imaging department if further information on an appropriate film or digital camera system is required.

Portfolio Requirements

Students applying to the program should submit a portfolio that exemplifies two key concepts:

1. Dedication
   Prints (and/or other media) that show a history of interest and personal study in photography over a period of several years. Portfolio photographs may be from school and/or other related courses but at least five images should have been generated on the student’s personal initiative.
2. Exploration
   Prints (and/or other media) that show the applicant has researched and practiced at least seven of the major photographic themes. Color photographs (and black and white if possible) of various subject matter i.e., landscape, nature detail, formal portraiture, wedding, candid portraiture, animal, still life, product, abstract, experimental technique, figure study, sports, news events, astronomy and architecture.

Prints in the portfolio must be a minimum size of 5 x 7 inches and presented neatly in a business folio or an album of good quality. Prints may also be presented mounted on board. Minimum number of prints is 12.

Other media can include: alternative printing methods (Polaroid transfers, etc.). Additional images (especially digital images) may be presented on CDROM or personal web posting, etc.

These are the guidelines for an ideal entrance portfolio. The program will review other submissions but will favour those meeting most or all of the above requirements.

If you have any questions concerning the Photography and Digital Imaging program, contact Alex Murchison- amurchison@hollandc.pe.ca