Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Online applicant profile and questionnaire
Electronic photography portfolio
CAEL CE and CAEL online, Minimum 60
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE), Minimum 169 with no skill below 162
Duolingo, Minimum score 105 to 110
IELTS Academic, Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
PTE Academic, Minimum score 58
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition), Minimum 80 with no skill below 20
TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered, No skill below 20
This two-year diploma program will grow your knowledge and interest in photography and image creation. You will experience hands-on learning focused on the technical skills, business knowledge and creative portfolio images needed to compete and succeed in this dynamic, constantly evolving profession.
Note: You are required to purchase your photography and computer equipment.
Skills
You will acquire artistic, technical, business and entrepreneurial skills. You can expect to gain technical expertise in photo manipulation, restoration and compositing.
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Semester 1
COM101 or COM111, Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
IDP100, Photography I - Fundamentals
IDP102, Colour Theory
IDP103, Photography Business I
IDP104, History of Imaging
IDP105, Creativity I
IDP106, Digital Marketing
IDP107, Digital Imaging I
Semester 2
IDP200, Photography II - Studio
IDP203, Photography Business II
IDP204, Wedding and Event Photography
IDP206, Photojournalism
IDP207, Digital Imaging II
IDP208, Visual Communication
plus: General Education Course
Semester 3
IDP300, Photography III - People
IDP303, Photography Business III
IDP304, Self Promotion and Portfolio Building
IDP305, Pro Seminar in IDP
IDP307, Digital Imaging III
IDP309, Multiplatform Journalism
plus: General Education Course
Semester 4
IDP403, Photography Business IV
IDP404, Field Placement
IDP406, Independent Project in IDP - Preproduction
IDP407, Independent Project in IDP - Production
IDP408, Introduction to DSLR Video
plus: Professional Option Course
plus: Professional Option Course
plus: General Education Course
Professional Options
IDP420, Advanced Digital Imaging
IDP421, Advanced Digital Workflow
IDP422, Advanced Food Photography
IDP423, Advanced Location Lighting
Note: The following courses will also not fulfil a General Education requirement: EAC970, PHO195.
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue a career as a professional photographer. You may find yourself running a business, freelancing for various clients or work within photography studios.
Health Insurance $807.49CAD
