About the course

The Photography diploma at Humber is one of the most highly regarded and longest-running photographic training programs in the country. In this two-year program, you will develop both a professional skillset and creative thinking abilities to become job ready for the visual communications industry. Through the four semesters of study, students learn advanced photographic techniques giving them the ability to bring their visual imaginations to life. Classes are hands-on, and you will develop additional skills in planning, production and post-production. These assets, along with soft skills in communications and networking, will give you the solid foundation needed for your career ahead. From advertising photography to editorial and portraiture, to motion capture and e-commerce imaging, you will graduate from this program prepared to engage fully in a wide range of visual imaging career options. In this program, you will: be trained on full frame DSLR and medium format digital cameras, along with professional studio and location lighting and grip equipment learn to be an effective visual storyteller across multiple platforms produce corporate video and audio for the web and other applications produce assets from client layouts for digital and print end use shoot professional photographic images in both the studio and on-location environments print professional archival digital and one-of-a-kind analogue prints capture, process and edit content using current software applications such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One Pro and Premiere Pro learn the business side of photography including quoting, invoicing and building working relationships with clients Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring you are learning current and relevant information in state-of-the-art studios and labs from industry experts – people who know the trends and effective methods of visual communications. Following a work placement in final semester, the program culminates with a graduate portfolio show where students network with industry, and introduce their skills with portfolios, video footage and large format prints.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: CA$33,606

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent). Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test or 80 (20L, 20W, 20S, 20R) for internet-based test or IELTS with an overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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