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Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
PHGR
Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty
Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD)
Length
Four semesters
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More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person. Learn more.
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Program Overview

The Durham College Photography Diploma is an entrepreneurial focused program that prepares you for a dynamic future in professional photography and visual communication. Photography plays a crucial role in contemporary culture, with a focus on both still and motion, you will be trained to meet the needs of the changing photography industry, develop your creative vision and become an effective content creator.

To see previous student work and the learning environment please visit the program portfolio website.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific laptop and software requirements for this program click here. For specific camera requirements for this program click here.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,812 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,620 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Audio Capture (AUDI 1400)
  • Fundamentals Of Lighting (FUND 1400)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Image Processing I (IMGE 1400)
  • Photography I (PHOT 1400)

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Career Options

Our graduates work in diverse areas of industry such as commercial, corporate, retail and freelance photography.

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Commercial production
  • Fine art
  • Freelance/Weddings/Portraits
  • Galleries or museums
  • Image retouching
  • Hospitals
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing and communication departments
  • Photojournalism
  • Police services
  • Publications – print and web-based
  • Tourism
  • Photo retailers/labs

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific laptop and software requirements for this program click here. For specific camera requirements for this program click here.

This program is focused on providing a balance of still and motion to meet the needs of a changing photography industry. Our hands-on digital program approaches the teaching of Photography from a professional skills perspective in both stills and video, to the development of a critical and creative eye.

Students will learn a range of different styles and subjects from practicing photographers. The program starts with basic photography fundamentals and conceptual thinking; more advanced classes include self-directed projects highlighted by a strong final term with courses in portfolio development and the necessary marketing skills to kick start your career.

Students will have opportunities to establish connections within the community through experiential learning opportunities throughout their time at Durham College.

After earning their diploma in Photography, students have an opportunity to come back for a third year of dedicated video production to further enhance their video skill set and gain a second diploma in Video Production.

To see previous student work from individual courses please visit the program portfolio website.

IN THE NEWS

  • Castles, Cameras and Canvases: Durham College students focus on Ireland’s rich culture
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  • Digital photography graduate captures the path to success

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Select and use appropriate photographic equipment and techniques to capture quality images of a variety of subjects, in studio and on location.
  2. Use post-production techniques to edit and finish images in formats that meet industry standards and the needs of the client.
  3. Create lighting schemes using appropriate techniques, equipment and accessories to produce quality images that meet the needs of the client.
  4. Employ design elements and principles to plan and create visually sound images.
  5. Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with legal requirements applicable to the photography industry.
  6. Develop strategies to maintain currency with evolving photography trends, issues, technologies and industry practices to enhance work performance and guide professional development.
  7. Select and use digital asset management tools and strategies to catalogue, store, back up, retrieve and archive images and prints.
  8. Use business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
  9. Use a variety of marketing tools and strategies that effectively promote photographic products and services.
  10. Develop and present a professional portfolio that illustrates one’s creative approach and image conception, capture, editing and production skills.

48-Hour Film Challenge

POSTPONED FOR 2022

Each year, the Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD) looks forward to hosting our annual MAD 48–hour Film Challenge where three participating programs (Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media, Photography and Video Production) suspend most classes for a four-day week of movie-making magic! Hundreds of students participate under guidance from MAD staff, faculty and administration. Students are mixed into interdisciplinary groups and given 48-hours to produce, shoot, and edit their very own short film. Each group, comprised of seven to eight students, is also given a line of dialogue, a genre, a prop and a character type, all of which must appear in their short film.

The Faculty of MAD also runs a 48-hour Stop-motion Animation Challenge at the same time for students in the Animation – Digital Production program.

The finished films from both Challenges are juried by industry professionals at the Oshawa Cineplex Odeon (yes, there are prizes). The screening is free and open to the public.

For more information, be sure to follow MAD 48-hour Film Challenge on Facebook. 

And check out the website.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Audio Capture (AUDI 1400)
  • Fundamentals Of Lighting (FUND 1400)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Image Processing I (IMGE 1400)
  • Photography I (PHOT 1400)

Semester 2

  • Communication for Design (COMM 1312)
  • Preproduction Concept Art (DRAW 2400)
  • History Of The Captured Image (HIST 2400)
  • Video Capture I (Documentary) (VIDC 2400)
  • Video Editing I (VIDE 2400)

Semester 3

  • Advanced Lighting (ADVL 3400)
  • Creative Vision (CRVI 3400)
  • Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice (ENTR 3400)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Image Processing II (IMGE 3400)
  • Product Photography I (PHOT 3401)
  • Portrait Photography (PPHO 3400)

Semester 4

  • Portfolio Development (DGPO 4402)
  • Entrepreneurship+Pro Pract II (ENTR 4401)
  • Fashion Photography (FPHO 4400)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Event Photography (PHOT 4401)
  • Product Photography II (PHOT 4402)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements.Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Career Options

Our graduates work in diverse areas of industry such as commercial, corporate, retail and freelance photography.

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Commercial production
  • Fine art
  • Freelance/Weddings/Portraits
  • Galleries or museums
  • Image retouching
  • Hospitals
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing and communication departments
  • Photojournalism
  • Police services
  • Publications – print and web-based
  • Tourism
  • Photo retailers/labs

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can transfer to the second year of Durham College’s Video Production program and complete the diploma in one academic year (two semesters).
Graduates are also qualified for entry in to the Advanced Filmmaking graduate certificate program.

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Communication and Digital Media Studies – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business – Davenport University 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media Studies - Trent University

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

Laptop requirements

A Mac notebook computer is recommended. Please see the hardware requirements document for details.

Software requirements

  • Operating System (bundled with new notebook computer purchase)
  • Membership in Adobe Creative Cloud™ is included in your Student Fees and will be made available during your first week. There is no need to purchase a subscription.
  • Microsoft Office (Available for free for students from Microsoft through your DC Mail account. Please do not buy it.)

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS SOFTWARE PRIOR TO STARTING THE PROGRAM.

Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One simple membership gives you and your classmates to the very latest versions of all the Adobe professional creative desktop applications like Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Premiere Pro® and more — plus new features and upgrades as soon as they're available. And that's just the beginning. With Creative Cloud™, everything you need to create intuitively and collaboratively is included.

Free downloadable software (please download and install prior to the start of classes. Caution: To avoid malware, only download from the actual developer or using the links below):

  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Audacity
  • Mozilla Firefox web browser
  • Google Chrome web browser 
  • Brackets

OTHER RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

  • All students MUST have a Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable 2 meters long to connect to the campus network and an adapter to connect to Ethernet depending on the laptop.
  • USB flash drive for storing smaller amounts of data
  • External hard disk USB-3 or USB-C 1 TB or larger
  • Wacom Intuous 3 6×8-inch digital graphics tablet (optional)
  • Headphones (closed or semi open type, good quality, for example AKG K 240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones)

NOTE: These requirements were accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change. Please be aware that hardware and software versions are subject to change and will be updated as needed. For further information and FAQ  click here.  

Camera Requirements

Special pricing has been secured to give you the best possible value on your camera purchase. For details and participating locations please review the Canon Student Advantage Program Pricing webpage.

Students are required to purchase a digital camera in order to complete the course work and assignments in the Photography program. Please see the below suggested cameras. The hardware, software and photographic equipment used in this program are needed to teach the advanced technology skills required in the workplace.

Media Equipment Loans in the School of Media, Art & Design (MAD) have an inventory of accessories available for students enrolled in this program including:

  • Flashes
  • Studio lights
  • Tripods
  • Variety of specialty lenses made by Canon

Please note: the lenses will only fit Canon cameras so this should be a consideration when choosing your camera. MAD does not stock any lenses other than Canon for student lending.

Important Notice

Due to supply chain issues it is advised you purchase your camera well in advance of the fall start up

As you begin to prepare for college, we wanted to inform you of a special membership program with Canon Canada that allows you to shop at any authorized dealer for the best price and get discounts as a member of the Canon Student Advantage Program Membership gives students discounts on the dealer's best pricing for eligible equipment, at time of purchase.  For complete details, please visit Canon Canada's website.  For example, a member of the program gets an additional $125 discount on the Canon EOS R Body with the kit lens W/RF 24-105mm IS STM Lens. Pricing and discounts are subject to change. Please see Canon's site for details.

There are three recommended models of mirrorless cameras that you may consider and each will meet the academic requirements of your program.

  1. Our professors have extensive professional experience and recommend the Canon EOS R body with the kit lens W/RF 24-105mm IS STM Lens (Retail $2,399) as ideal for incoming students.  Designed with advanced features and functions, this camera meets all the needs and expectations for this program.  Students will seamlessly integrate into the workforce upon graduation, armed with the same tool used by many of our industry partners.
  2. Alternatively, students may wish to purchase a more entry level camera for those who are budget minded. Our professors recommend the Canon EOS RP body with the kit lens W/RF 24-105mm IS STM Lens (Retail: $1,549).  Although this camera costs less it will still give students the opportunity to meet the needs of the program.
  3. Alternatively, students may wish to purchase a more professional camera with better low light performance and all round quality. Our professors recommend the Canon EOS R6 body with the kit lens W/RF 24-105mm IS STM Lens (Retail: $3,449). Although this camera costs more money, it will perform better, exceeding the demands of the program.

For more information or questions regarding program technical requirements, please contact Oliver Fernandez, Photo and Video Support Specialist at Oliver.fernandez@durhamcollege.ca, or 905.721.2000, ext. 2671.

Please note: These requirements were accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change.

Experiential Learning

The Photography program at Durham College has partnered with several not-for-profit community groups, including Spinal Cord Injury – Ontario; Canadian Adaptive Snowsports; Ontario Neurotrauma; Time4Change (Youth Without Shelter); Oshawa Fire Services and many corporate clients. These opportunities allow 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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