Photography-2011/2012

A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program
A Two Year Ontario College Diploma Program
Program Code: PHT1
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 program provides training for students in the professional aspects of the photography industry. Digital SLR instruction will prepare the student for work in photojournalism, architectural, advertising, product, industrial, public relations, portrait, wedding and group photography. Production work includes instruction in black and white, and colour using digital printing systems.  This program integrates the use of high-end laptops and digital imaging software in the curriculum.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the two year program will have good employment possibilities as technicians, photographers and assistants in small and large photographic studios, photo finishing plants, government or other public or private agencies as sales representatives or freelance artists.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (U/C), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate*
(Note: mimimum final average required is 2.0 GPA)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation

Recommended Academic Preparation

• Grade 11 or Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
• Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
• Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (U/C)
• Grade 12 Media Arts (O)

Recommended Personal Preparation

• Applicants to the Photography program should determine if they suffer from impairments which might hinder their visual judgment. An assessment of the range of the individual's colour perception would be valuable.
• 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.

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. 

Note:

• *Students who are currently registered in the General Arts and Science program at Fanshawe College or at any Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology must successfully complete their General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate with a minimum 2.0 GPA by April 30, 2011 in order to be eligible for admission consideration in the immediately following year to the Photography program.

Other Information

• Due to the academic rigor required in the Photography program, applicants applying directly to this program from secondary school, without additional post-secondary education, are encouraged to consider applying to the General Arts and Science program.  The General Arts and Science program is an excellent preparatory program.
• Students are expected to provide their own digital SLR camera (approximately $1200.00), a hand-held light metre (approximately $400.00) and an external firewire hard drive (approximately $250.00)
• The Photography program is associated with the Professional Photographers of Ontario (P.P.O.), The Professional Photographers of Canada (P.P.O.C.) and the Professional Photographers of America (P.P.A.).
• 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. (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 $775.00 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.