Start Date: September
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Length: 1 Year
Credential: Certificate, Photography and Videography
Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Holland College Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: Open
The Photography and Videography program will provide you with a solid foundation in digital imaging and videography, and is ideal for photography and videography enthusiasts regardless of their skill level. Our student-to-instructor ratio ensures that you have plenty of one on one guidance from your instructor.
You will learn everything from photography basics in lighting, exposure, and composition to capturing and editing video, mastering Photoshop, designing a portfolio and developing creative visual content for online and traditional platforms. You will fine-tune your skills in a professional on-site studio environment as well as indoor and outdoor locations around P.E.I.
The program features two large well-equipped studios, an equipment room housing a variety of camera systems, lenses, lighting, video accessories and backgrounds, a multi-station digital lab with Macintosh computers, scanners, printers and Adobe software such as Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro, and a dedicated space for custom framing and other finishing work.
Guest photographers and other industry specialists enhance your educational experience by exploring different creative styles and points of view, and field excursions provide an opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic locations on Prince Edward Island.
While in this program, you may take on projects for private clients, which will give you even more valuable practical experience.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
This program is located in the Charlottetown Centre. Take a virtual tour.
NOTES:
Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.
Students are required to start the program with an approved Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera system (interchangeable lenses, optional external flash). Visit this webpage for more details.
Fees are Course Based
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1 Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,650 | $10,5770 |
| Fees | $1,698 | $2,448 |
| Other Costs | $2,435-$6,185* | $2,435-$6,185* |
| Total | $9,143-$12,893 | $15,635-$19,403 |
*Other costs vary depending on the cost of the camera you purchase. View the list of acceptable cameras here.
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Tuition & Fees |
1 Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,650 |
| Lab fees | $870 |
| Student Association | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $470 |
| Fitness Centre | $80 |
| Graduation fee | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $6,348 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $3,553 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,795 |
|
Other Costs
|
|
| Book | $275 |
| Material & supplies (includes portfolio case and portable hard drive) | $860 |
| Camera - view the list of acceptable cameras here. | $1,300-5,050 |
| Total | $2,435-$6,185 |
| Grand Total | $9,143 - $12,893 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1 Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $10,770 |
| Lab fees | $870 |
| Student Association | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $1,220 |
| Fitness Centre | $80 |
| Graduation fee | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $13,218 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $10,423 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,795 |
|
Other |
|
| Book | $275 |
| Material & supplies (includes portfolio case and portable hard drive | $860 |
| Camera - view the list of acceptable cameras here. | $1,300-$5,050 |
| Total | $2,435-$6,185 |
| Grand Total | $15,658- $19,403 |
*Includes the International Student Fee.
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Credit Value:3
