Photographers use their cameras as tools of exploration and instruments for change. For the past 150 years photographers have helped shape our world and given us a better understanding of human nature. They have the power to document events, reveal truths and change the way we see ourselves, so be ready. Learn to capture your own imagination and meet the imaging needs of your clients.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.
This program is designed to provide a balance between strong technical skills and artistic vision. With an emphasis on effective composition and meaningful content you will explore a variety of topics including:
This program also emphasizes critical thinking by requiring you to:
The curriculum combines creative theory, technical language and practical experience through the use of state-of-the-art hardware and software. Courses are focused on a variety of techniques including image capture and processing as well as entrepreneurial skills
A common first-year with the Digital Video Production program will give you an opportunity to gain a second diploma by completing a third year of studies.
Please note: This is based on available spaces, please contact the Registrar’s office at admissions@durhamcollege.ca for further details.
On Tuesday, October 9 over 400 students and 30 staff and faculty from the School of Media, Art & Design’s (MAD) Advanced Filmmaking, Broadcasting for Radio & Contemporary Media, Media Fundamentals, Photography and Video Production programs will participate in the third annual MAD 48–hour Film Challenge.
The competition will begin at 10 a.m. in Gym 3 with a technical and project expectation briefing. Groups of students will then be matched with faculty and staff from MAD, who will provide mentorship throughout the process. Each group will also be given a line of dialogue, a prop and a character type that must appear in the short film.
Films will be screened on Friday October 12 at 8:45 a.m. at the Oshawa Cineplex Odeon. A jury of industry professionals will be in attendance to judge and select the top films and best overall film, and an awards presentation will follow immediately after the screening.
For any questions or assistance during the MAD 48–hour Film Challenge, technical staff and faculty will be available during regular school hours in rooms B105A, L109 and L121 in the Gordon Willey Building.
Please note: all religious observations will be accommodated during the challenge. However, participants are expected to be available outside of religious time restrictions or commitments.
The Photography program at Durham College partnered with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) to support SCIO in marketing, communications and membership efforts. Since telling the story is a key enabler to achieving SCIO’s ambitious plans for growth, students are asked to create compelling photos and content to draw stakeholders and clients to their website. Students get the opportunity to work directly in the field for one of SCIO’s major events - Ski and Snowboard day - where they are asked to capture the spirit of the day. This opportunity allows students to work directly with clients in the “real-world”, access real-time coaching and feedback from their professors, promote teamwork, and test those vital soft skills necessary to succeed.
See the action behind the scenes at SCIO Ski and Snowboard day below.
As part of their program, Photography students work directly with real industry clients, including not-for-profit and community organizations, on a variety of projects. Doing so provides students with access to real-time coaching and feedback from their professors. The experiences also promote teamwork and help students to develop and test the vital soft skills necessary to succeed their chosen field.
Check out behind-the-scenes action from several recent student-client collaborations in the DC student-produced videos below:
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