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Become a professional photographer by specializing in this one-year advanced program - 2022/2023
Fanshawe’s Photography – Advanced post-graduate certificate provides students who have a solid foundation in DSLR camera operation with opportunities to develop their unique creativity into a professional career.
Students will explore a chosen photographic discipline where projects will be based on their choice of specialization and result in a professional portfolio that aligns with their personal career goals.
Specialize your photography discipline
Specialties could include fashion, food, architecture, product and portrait photography. In addition to advanced photography and post-production skills, students will also gain entrepreneurial experience in marketing and job pricing, working with real clients as they operate an on-campus creative service centre providing photography and video production to the local community.
Throughout the year, students take field trips to meet with professionals in the industry and visit trade shows and conferences to research new products and future trends in photography.
This program provided me with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a multitude of career options relating to photography. My focus for photography is on fashion/beauty but in this world you need to be diverse to make a living! With the industry standard knowledge and skills I gained at Fanshawe I was able to support myself in commercial/product immediately after graduation.
Admission Requirements - 2022/2023
Admission Requirements
A Diploma or Degree in:
� Photography
� Fashion Merchandising
� Fine Art
� Graphic Design
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by
the College
OR
A combination of relevant education and
work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be
equivalent to the above and completion of a portfolio.
AND
Successful completion of a Supplemental Evaluation (Note: a minimum
grade of 60% is required)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
- An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
- Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
- Assessment of Applicant�s skill set relevant to the program based on a digital portfolio
Courses
Photography - Advanced-2022/2023
| 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. Minors could include 3D imagery, CGI etc. | ||||
| ENTP-6002 | Creative Industries for Photography 1 | 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 Adobe Photoshop along with other software. A continuing student advancement and exploration of the "bitmap editing" software. (Possibly ACE Accreditation and PHASE Cert ) | ||||
| 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 course deals with the production of high resolution finished photographic artwork using Adobe Photoshop along with other software. A continuing student advancement and exploration of the "bitmap editing" software. (Possibly ACE Accreditation and PHASE Cert) | ||||
| ENTP-6003 | Creative Industries for Photography 2 | 5 | ||
| This course provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by operating an on-campus service bureau that provides photography/video/printing service to the college community and, in some cases, to the local community outside the college. Students will create promotional and pricing material to market their services. Students will participate in meetings with potential clients or employers. This course will provide an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and professional business practices, including pricing for jobs, setting deadlines and providing good customer service. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
Careers - 2022/2023
Career Opportunities
Professional Photographer, Freelance Assistant, Photo Editor, Stylist, Image Retoucher, Shoot Producer, Portrait/Wedding photographer, Industrial Photography, Fashion Photography, Corporate Photographer, Food and Drink Photography, Photo Journalism, Architecture-Interior Photography, Animal/Pet Photography, Art/Pictorial/Landscape PhotographyMore Information - 2022/2023
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Contact
School of Contemporary Media: 519-452-4227Program Description
This program is intended for students who have a solid
foundation in DSLR operation and want to develop their unique
creativity to a professional standard in order to be competitive in
the field of photography and its related industries. Students will
explore a chosen photographic discipline where projects will be
based on their choice of specialization and result in a
professional portfolio that aligns with their personal career
goals. Furthermore, students will gain entrepreneurial experience
such as marketing and job pricing, by working with real clients as
they operate an on-campus creative service centre that will provide
photography and video production to the local community. Throughout
the year students will have field trips to meet with professionals
in the industry and visit trade shows and conferences to research
new products and future trends in the ever changing field of
photography.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
1. Capture still and motion imagery using a broad range of camera equipment, lighting techniques and procedures to suit project requirements.
2. Create professional still and motion imagery in both studio and location environments using knowledge of contemporary processes, procedures, visual styles.
3. Implement colour management strategies to create and maintain a properly colour calibrated work environment which complies with established standards.
4. Create still and motion imagery through the editing of image characteristics, retouching techniques and composite creation using to professional standards in both printed and on-line presentation formats.
5. Interpret the requests of clients to produce photos and videos that fulfil their needs.
6. Develop business procedures for photography and video projects, including requirements and deliverables, budgetary considerations, pricing and contract management, to ensure profitability.
7. Cultivate professional relationships with clients, customers and designers in order to build and sustain a professional practice.
8. Produce a self-promotional cross-media portfolio which highlights one’s innovative, creative skills and technical expertise in photography, print, video and interactive design.
9. Investigate evolving photography trends, issues, technologies and industry practices in the development of professional growth strategies and plans and to develop expertise in a chosen field of work or specialization.
Program Pathways
For information about Program Pathways visit www.fanshawec.ca/programpathways.Program Details
More detailsProgram Details
2022/2023 academic year: Refer to the More Info tab to view offerings for the 2022/23 academic year. Canadian students can start applying in early October for programs with Sep. 2022, Jan. 2023 and May 2023 start dates through ontariocolleges.ca.
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Program Coordinator:
Gilles Sweet-Boulay
Full-Time