Photography - Advanced-2010/2011

A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program
A One Year Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program
Program Code: PHA3
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September Admission
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates

Contact

School of Contemporary Media: 519-452-4227

Program Description

The Photography - Advanced program is a graduate program for those students who wish to gain more experience in a chosen specialty. This one year program prepares the graduate for a career in the area of General, Commercial or Portrait Photography by allowing him/her the maximum exposure possible to studios, computers and individual tutoring by instructors. Each student will also choose a minor in specific areas of the photography industry, ie. Fashion, Child Photography, Wedding, Lifestyle, Sports or other approved subsets. The program also has a video component. Additionally, entrepreneurial skills are honed to prepare the graduate for starting their own business. Each student will produce a conventional portfolio, an interactive CD portfolio and an extensive website. 

This program integrates the use of high-end laptop computers and digital imaging software in the curriculum.

Career Opportunities

The graduate will be capable of handling many photographic assignments in his/her chosen option. He/she will also be able to perform in such areas as digital technicians, photographers and assistants in small and large photographic studios, photo finishing plants, government or other public or private agencies and in their own entrepreneurial businesses.

Admission Requirements

Photography Ontario College Diploma
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution
OR
Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
AND
Completion of a Portfolio 

Recommended Personal Preparation

• Applicants to the Photography - Advanced program should determine if they suffer from impairments which might hinder their visual judgement. 
• Applicants are also alerted to the physical demands of photography employment including long hours of work and a need to carry heavy loads of equipment over long distances.
• Applicants should be proficient in digital imaging computer skills.

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
2. Receipt of Application by February 1st.
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements. 
4. Preference will be given to graduates of the Fanshawe College Photography program.
5. Assessment of Applicant's skill set relevant to the program based on a Portfolio.

Note:

• Students applying for the Photography - Advanced program with a two year Photography Ontario College Diploma should have obtained a 'B' average in the PHOT courses in the second year of the Photography program at Fanshawe College or a 'B' average in the Photography courses in second year from another institution. Applicants with less than a 'B'  average will be considered only on the recommendation of the Academic Manager.

Other Information

• Terms are normally 15 weeks unless otherwise stated under Campus Codes and Intakes and at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates.

Approximate Costs

• Fee details are available at www.fanshawec.ca/fees

A CONNECT fee is included in the Additional Program Fees stated in the Fee Schedule.  The CONNECT fee is for the use of a laptop computer for the academic year, costs associated with curriculum delivery, relevant software, on-site support, other program related technology and access to wireless and wired networks. (see *Additional Information for further details)

*Additional Information
Mobile Computing Programs
The CONNECT Laptop Project will ensure that graduates from Fanshawe College will enter the workplace fully prepared for the future and will have a strong competitive edge in the industry.  Each student will be issued an Apple MacBook Pro Laptop for the mobile computing fee of $850.00 per academic level. Included in the CONNECT service is the laptop computer for the exclusive use of the student on a 24/7 basis, all appropriate software, technical support, replacement and repair in the event of damage or malfunction and a carrying bag. The mobile computing fee is partially OSAP eligible.  A Fanshawe College bursary is available to help financially challenged students with the mobile computing fee. Students are advised to apply for OSAP and for the bursary as early as possible. Students are strongly advised to purchase insurance to cover the Laptop for damages while in their possession.  Further information is available from the CONNECT web site: http://connect.fanshawec.ca or e-mail: connected@fanshawec.ca.