School: Seneca College
Program:Independent Digital Photography
Program | Independent Digital Photography | Faculty | Media & Communication |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 Years |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Earn your diploma in Independent Photography and you could become a professional photographer, equipped with the technical skills and business knowledge you need to succeed in this creative and dynamic field. You're best suited for this intensive four-semester program if you have a strong interest in photography and image creation, along with a basic knowledge of photography.
You'll be required to demonstrate an understanding of imaging fundamentals. Throughout the program, you'll build a strong portfolio of photographic and illustrated images for a wide range of practical business applications. Along with artistic and technical skills, you'll learn business and entrepreneurial skills. Your hands-on learning will concentrate on the digital realm of photography and imaging. You will be required to purchase a minimum of photography/imaging equipment.
Whether you're working behind the camera or are working in a technical support role, you'll be prepared to compete in this evolving market.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits
Portfolio of photography samples
Applicant profile/questionnaire
Tuition Fees:
Campus | Seneca@York | |||||
Tuition | 6,410.50 | |||||
Alumni Fee | 7.25 | |||||
Convocation Fee* | 50.00 | |||||
Health Insurance** | 783.97 | |||||
Health and Wellness Fee | 5.00 | |||||
Seneca Student Federation Fee | 56.50 | |||||
Student Athletic Fee | 40.70 | |||||
Student Bursary Levy | 3.00 | |||||
Student Life Fee | 5.00 | |||||
Student Sport Build Fee | 25.00 | |||||
Student Support Fee | 30.00 | |||||
Technology Fee | 120.00 | |||||
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $7,536.92 | |||||
Book & Supply Costs | ||||||
Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||
Total per Semester | 3100.00 | 3400.00 | 2000.00 | 2200.00 | ||
Career:
Professional photographers are entrepreneurs. Most run their own businesses, working as freelancers for a wide range of clients across many sectors. Some are employed in key roles at photography studios, leveraging their technical expertise in photo manipulation, restoration and compositing.
Credits Transfer:
Location | University/College | Degrees Available |
Toronto | York University | Any relevant degree or major |
Ontario | University of Ontario Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) in Communication and Digital Media Studies – Bridge |
Link to Seneca College Official Website
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/IDP.html