Programs & Courses
The Internet and digital photography have radically altered all facets of the photographic industry. Two of the most popular online catalogues of stock photography have more than three-million digital photos available for purchase. At the same time, thousands of websites, e-books, e-zines, and other online publications have joined the hundreds of print publications in North America that are constantly searching for good photography to illustrate their content. Now is the time to turn your passion for photography into a well-paying career. Graduates work in diverse areas of the photographic industry. Many students set up and operate their own freelance businesses and studios.
Humber's in-depth program teaches the photographic technology, business, and theory required to successfully enter the professional field of photography. The curriculum focuses on imaging and capture techniques, creative and conceptual proficiency, and practical skills like lighting, colour and B&W output, and Photoshop. Students also study commercial studio techniques, portraiture, location photography and business practices.
A 72-hour work placement, which can be either paid or unpaid, provides you with a real-life application of professional photography. The student initiates the professional fieldwork. The program works with industry for technical support and career placements.
Students and alumni of this program become members of the Professional Photographers of Ontario (PPO).
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,837.70
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
You will need a digital camera, laptop computer (specified by program); lenses, tripod, flashmeter, professional flash, supplies (as required). Cameras, computers and tripods can be rented in first and second year on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are recommended, as there are a limited number available.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 200 | College Writing Skills | 3 | |
| FOTO 105 | Theory 1 | 2 | |
| FOTO 115 | Basic Photography | 3 | |
| FOTO 116 | Digital Imaging 1 - Using Photoshop | 3 | |
| FOTO 130 | Portrait Lighting | 3 | |
| FOTO 150 | Commercial Lighting | 3 | |
| FOTO 165 | Digital Printing | 3 | |
| FOTO 170 | Digital Photography | 2 | |
| FOTO 176 | History and Design 1 | 2 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 300 | Business Writing Skills | 3 | |
| FOTO 205 | Theory 2 | 2 | |
| FOTO 216 | Digital Imaging 2 - Using Photoshop | 2 | |
| FOTO 241 | Studio Portraiture | 3 | |
| FOTO 250 | Commercial Catalogue | 3 | |
| FOTO 260 | Location Lighting | 3 | |
| FOTO 265 | Digital Colour Printing | 2 | |
| FOTO 276 | History and Design 2 | 2 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOTO 316 | Digital Imaging 3 - Using Photoshop | 3 | |
| FOTO 317 | Photo Theory 3 | 2 | |
| FOTO 319 | Entrepreneurship 1 | 2 | |
| FOTO 321 | Industrial Location Photography | 3 | |
| FOTO 330 | Digital Colour Printing 2 | 2 | |
| FOTO 331 | Commercial Advertising | 3 | |
| FOTO 341 | Consumer Portraiture | 3 | |
| FOTO 375 | History and Design - Alternate Process | 2 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOTO 402 | Professional Studies | 2 | |
| FOTO 416 | Digital Imaging 4 - Using Photoshop | 2 | |
| FOTO 418 | Portfolio Development and Internship | 1 | |
| FOTO 419 | Entrepreneurship 2 | 2 | |
| FOTO 421 | Editorial Location Photography | 3 | |
| FOTO 431 | Illustrative Commercial Photography | 3 | |
| FOTO 441 | Corporate Portraiture | 3 | |
| FOTO 475 | History and Design - Web-Based | 2 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 |
