Students applying to Photo Arts must meet the following requirements:
If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
HSAD Photo Arts students graduate with a strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and quality in technical skills and creative imaging abilities. During this 15-week accelerated certificate program, students explore a number of themes as they develop their individual photographic style.
Students will begin by learning the principles of photography by creating black and white images with historical techniques and technologies such as homemade pinhole cameras, low-tech toy and instant cameras, 35mm film cameras, as well as printing images in a darkroom using historical and traditional printing techniques. Evolving from traditional photography processes, students will then move into using and understanding digital SLR cameras and colour processes, including large scale printing and alternative applications such as screen printing.
Our faculty are all professional photographers whose work represents the broad range of possibilities for a career in photography. Students benefit from exposure to a variety of photographic expressions within the genre, and the individual creative approach and style each faculty member brings to the studio.
In addition to acquiring proficiency in digital and traditional photography platforms, students learn practical skills such as how to organize their workflow in the Professional Practice and Business course. This combination of skills prepares students to start their own studio practice as an independent photographer, or to continue their education with advanced studies.
The photography facilities at HSAD provide students unique opportunities to experiment and develop their individual style. Students have access to a wet darkroom with 4x5 enlargers, Lomo cameras, lighting equipment in the photo studio, and scanners, and a large format photo printer. The Centre for Making houses an inkjet printer, 3D printers, and laser and vinyl cutters for further creative exploration.
Our school is a leader in providing unique and flexible art and design education. Learn from professionals who have shaped art, craft and design in Canada at a campus that provides the best possible hands-on studio experience. Create in a spectacular natural environment, supported by dedicated faculty and a welcoming community of resident artists and designers. Graduate with a solid portfolio to take you to the next step in your art career – whether that is continuing education, starting your own practice or entering the workforce.
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SEMESTER 1
Digital Imaging
ARTS2324
Units/ Hours: 47.5
History of Photography
ARTS 633
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Black & White I
ARTS 635
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Black & White II
ARTS 636
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Black & White III
ARTS 637
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Colour
ARTS 981
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Contemporary Issues
ARTS 639
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Design
ARTS 982
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Historical Process Studio
ARTS 634
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Image and Object
ARTS 641
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - Lighting
ARTS 638
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photo Arts - The Trailing Edge
ARTS 640
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Photography Portfolio
ARTS1943
Units/ Hours: 47.5
The Business of Photography
ARTS2325
Units/ Hours: 47.5
Graduates establish their own photo studio businesses and work as freelance photographers and studio assistants. Many continue their education with advanced and specialized post-secondary studies.
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