Courses
Photography - Advanced-2024/2025
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PHOT-6022 | Photography Specialization 1 | 6 | ||
| This course gives the student the opportunity to specialize in his/her chosen photographic specialty. Each student has the opportunity to major in Portrait (people/event), Commercial (product/fashion/industrial/architectural). Each student will also have the option to choose a Minor in various areas of Photography. During the academic year, participation in competitions and exhibitions is compulsory. Judging and evaluation of images to professional standards is an integral learning tool incorporated in this course. | ||||
| ENTP-6007 | Creative Industries for Photography | 5 | ||
| Students will operate an on-campus service bureau that provides photography/video/printing service to the college and local community. Students will also work as freelance talent providing the services. Students will create promotional and pricing material to market their services. Students will participate in interviews with potential clients or employers. This course will instill entrepreneurship and professional business practices, including pricing for jobs, setting deadlines and providing good customer service. This course will include a research component, exploring new technologies, services and marketing strategies. Student will be required to attend and/or participate in industry trade shows. | ||||
| PHOT-6023 | Video Production 1 | 6 | ||
| Using DSLR cameras with HD Video capabilities and Adobe Premiere, student will gain a better understanding of the skills and workflows required to be successful in a Video Production / Post-Production Environment. | ||||
| GRAF-6001 | Digital Master Class 1 | 4 | ||
| This course deals with the production of high resolution finished photographic artwork using primarily, Adobe Photoshop and may include other software. Working with supplied images, or with their own photographs, students will learn advanced editing techniques to produce professional results. Students taking this course should already have a good foundation in photo-editing software. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PHOT-6024 | Photography Specialization 2 | 6 | ||
| This course gives the student the opportunity to specialize in his/her chosen photographic specialty. Each student has the opportunity to major in Portrait (people/event), Commercial (product/fashion/industrial/architectural). Each student will also have the option to choose a Minor in various areas of Photography. During the academic year, participation in competitions and exhibitions is compulsory. Judging and evaluation of images to professional standards is an integral learning tool incorporated in this course. | ||||
| GRAF-6002 | Digital Master Class 2 | 6 | ||
| This is a higher-level course that will teach students advanced retouching and editing techniques suitable for portraits, fashion, architecture, food and small products. The expectations are that the finished images will meet current professional standards as required by the industry. This course will also prepare students who may wish to find freelance work providing professional retouching. | ||||
| PHOT-6026 | Video Production 2 | 5 | ||
| Continuing to build of the knowledge gained in Video Production 1, students will use DSLR cameras with HD Video capabilities and Adobe Premiere, to further their knowledge to better understand the skills and workflows required to be successful in a Video Production / Post-Production Environment. | ||||
| DEVL-6019 | Portfolio Development | 2 | ||
| This course provides the student with consultation and instruction on portfolio development. In addition to a conventional print portfolio, students will prepare their images for an online presentation. Additional topics include e-marketing strategies, and web site optimization. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 10 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||