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Creative Photography |
School of Media Studies & Information Technology |
2012/2013 Program AvailabilityNorth Fall: Open |
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Type:
Diploma
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
04801 |
Length: Four semesters, beginning in September |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Greg Henderson, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4855 | greg.henderson@humber.ca
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Humber’s in-depth Creative Photography 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, practical skills like lighting, colour and B&W output, and Photoshop. Students also study commercial studio techniques, portraiture, location photography and business practices.
Students and alumni of this program become members of the Professional Photographers of Ontario (PPO).
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.
A 72-hour work placement, which can be either paid or unpaid, provides you with a real-life application of professional photography. The student finds the professional fieldwork. The program works with industry for technical support and career placements.
Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was
– domestic $4,712.08
– international $12,200.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Addtional Costs
You will need a digital camera, laptop computer (specified by program); lenses, tripod, flash meter, 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.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 200 | College Writing SkillsCollege Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 200 Credits: 3 College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain.
Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English.
To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills.
To complete COMM 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.
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| FOTO 105 | Theory 1Theory 1Course Code: FOTO 105 Credits: 2 In order to master the techniques of digital and traditional photography an understanding of the fundamental supporting principles is an asset. This course will introduce the student to the basic physics, chemistry, mathematics and methodology of both digital and traditional photographic processes. The student will discover how these subjects interrelate and are applied in practical photographic work. | 2 |
| FOTO 115 | Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyCourse Code: FOTO 115 Credits: 3 This course introduces the student to DSLR cameras, as well as exposure control, aperture and shutter speed effects, basic studio lighting and image composition. Exposure and hand held exposure meters, colour balance, and focal length will be covered in detail. | 3 |
| FOTO 125 | Image Editing 1Image Editing 1Course Code: FOTO 125 Credits: 3 Adobe Photoshop has emerged as the industry standard for photographic images. This course will train students in the basic use of Photoshop as applied to photography, as well as the fundamentals of the OSX operating system for Macs. The objective of this course is to train students in the Photoshop toolbar, basic photographic applications and file management. | 3 |
| FOTO 130 | Portrait 1Portrait 1Course Code: FOTO 130 Credits: 3 Portrait photography is a primary source of income for many professional photographers and offers rich employment and self-employment opportunities for the student of photography. This course is designed to cover the fundamentals of location and studio portrait lighting. Types of lighting, controls and lighting patterns for the human anatomy will all be examined throughout this course. In addition, the history of portrait photography and the fundamentals of the portrait photography business will be studied. | 3 |
| FOTO 150 | Commercial 1Commercial 1Course Code: FOTO 150 Credits: 3 The understanding and control of light is essential in the development of all photographic techniques. Students use and maintain studio lighting equipment and produce assignments demonstrating their competence in production situations. The importance of safety and an elementary knowledge of electricity are required to handle the equipment. Students will be introduced to the differences in commercial lighting techniques and a comprehensive understanding of how light affects a variety of materials. | 3 |
| FOTO 165 | Printing 1Printing 1Course Code: FOTO 165 Credits: 3 Regardless of which final digital printing media is selected, the majority of professional images are controlled through computer software such as Photoshop. In this course the student will learn to create and handle basic files appropriately to produce quality final outputs. This introduction to printing course concentrates on colour and printing with the objective being to enable the student to produce quality colour images. | 3 |
| FOTO 170 | DesignDesignCourse Code: FOTO 170 Credits: 2 Design fashions our images in ways that create an empathy with the viewer. Professional photographers must be able to predict, or visualize, what the final photograph is going to look like while viewing the original subject. This course gives the student a comprehensive understanding of photographic composition fundamentals through design principles and visual literacy. | 2 |
| FOTO 176 | HistoryHistoryCourse Code: FOTO 176 Credits: 2 History helps us to shape our future and establishes our foundation of photography. Through an exploration of history and historical processes students are introduced to the functionality of the camera and of imaging processing tools. Processes and techniques covered will be applied within a modern digital environment. | 2 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing SkillsBusiness Writing SkillsCourse Code: COMM 300 Credits: 3 Business Writing Skills introduces students to the strategies of effective written workplace communication. This course is designed to build on and reinforce the writing skills developed in COMM 200 and requires students to apply these skills to vocationally relevant assignments. Students will learn how to select and organize pertinent information according to purpose and audience and will practise presenting their ideas clearly, precisely, and effectively in various written formats. To complete COMM 300 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the criterion sheet. | 3 |
| FOTO 205 | Theory 2Theory 2Course Code: FOTO 205 Credits: 2 Understanding the materials, equipment, and the fundamentals of the elements we use as photographers enhances the performance of our images. In this course students will become proficient at exposure control through the Zone System and be able to apply these controls to analog and digital photography. Optics as applied to photographic equipment, as well as colour management of digital imaging equipment will be studied and applied. | 2 |
| FOTO 225 | Image Editing 2Image Editing 2Course Code: FOTO 225 Credits: 2 Image Editing 2 is a continuation of Image Editing 1. This course is designed to elevate the student to an intermediate level when working in Photoshop. The skills learned in this class will be integrated into practical working photographic assignments. | 2 |
| FOTO 241 | Portrait 2Portrait 2Course Code: FOTO 241 Credits: 3 Since the beginning of photography studio portraiture has provided an exciting and prestigious career in professional photography. This course on portrait photography will introduce the student to various black and white and colour portrait techniques and styles. The student will demonstrate knowledge of posing, lighting rations, lighting patterns and directing the client in an artificial lighting situation. Particular attention will be paid to the various styles of portrait photography as they have evolved. | 3 |
| FOTO 250 | Commercial 2Commercial 2Course Code: FOTO 250 Credits: 3 By the sheer volume of catalogue and advertising being photographed, and the dollars invested by clients, the commercial photography studio affords an excellent opportunity for students of photography. This course is designed to examine the commercial catalogue studio and gain insight into its photography and business dealings. The student will learn more advanced lighting and camera techniques as they apply to catalogue photography. | 3 |
| FOTO 260 | Location LightingLocation LightingCourse Code: FOTO 260 Credits: 3 For most photographic disciplines, whether editorial, portrait, location or commercial studio the electronic flash is considered the fundamental lighting tool. This course is designed to introduce the students to the portable and studio electronic flash. Assignments will require the students to apply principles and practices taught in this course. Also included in this course will be the history and development of flash in photography from flash powder to the studio strobe. A professional level flash unit is required for this course. | 3 |
| FOTO 265 | Printing 2Printing 2Course Code: FOTO 265 Credits: 2 This course is a continuation of Printing 1 with the emphasis shifting to printing in colour. The students will become familiar with the history of colour in photography, colour theory and colour management, as well as a variety of materials and output devices. This course on colour printing will enable the student to produce quality colour images. | 2 |
| FOTO 276 | History and Design History and DesignCourse Code: FOTO 276 Credits: 2 In this course the student will delve deeper into the understanding of design as applied to professional photography. Added design principles and colour in design will be examined and applied. A continuation of history will bring the students to contemporary photographers. | 2 |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceHumanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceCourse Code: HUMA 024 Credits: 3 The Humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts.
The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The Humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
ESL students should consider taking the ESL Humanities course. Students may transfer into
ESL Humanities (HESL 024) either at the Registrar?s Office or the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Office (K201) on a first-come, first-served basis before the Last Day to Add. | 3 |
Semester 3 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| FOTO 317 | Theory 3Theory 3Course Code: FOTO 317 Credits: 2 In the commercial photography production environment of today the professional photographer must be equipped to supply images ready for press. In this course, through a series of lectures, field trips, projects and demonstrations the student will acquire in-depth knowledge of how the digital studio of today handles its production flow and prepress needs. | 2 |
| FOTO 319 | Entrepreneurship 1Entrepreneurship 1Course Code: FOTO 319 Credits: 2 Many graduates of the Creative Photography program will someday own and operate their own photography business. This course is an introduction to starting your own photography business and will help the student develop related skills and knowledge from the business plan to accounting and contracts. | 2 |
| FOTO 321 | Industrial Location Industrial LocationCourse Code: FOTO 321 Credits: 3 Location photography as a profession provides a challenging career choice. This course teaches the student how to professionally photograph a wide range of subjects under various lighting conditions while maintaining correct colour fidelity. The students will be expected to experiment with various advanced location lighting techniques while exploring the cameras responses and limitations. Architecture, location fashion, editorial and interiors will be the major focus in this course. The work produced will be part of the student's graduating portfolio and will be evaluated at portfolio standards. | 3 |
| FOTO 325 | Image Editing 3Image Editing 3Course Code: FOTO 325 Credits: 3 Location photography as a profession provides a challenging career choice. This course teaches the student how to professionally photograph a wide range of subjects under various lighting conditions while maintaining correct colour fidelity. The students will be expected to experiment with various advanced location lighting techniques while exploring the cameras responses and limitations. Architecture, location fashion, editorial and interiors will be the major focus in this course. The work produced will be part of the student's graduating portfolio and will be evaluated at portfolio standards. | 3 |
| FOTO 330 | Printing 3Printing 3Course Code: FOTO 330 Credits: 2 Location photography as a profession provides a challenging career choice. This course teaches the student how to professionally photograph a wide range of subjects under various lighting conditions while maintaining correct colour fidelity. The students will be expected to experiment with various advanced location lighting techniques while exploring the cameras responses and limitations. Architecture, location fashion, editorial and interiors will be the major focus in this course. The work produced will be part of the student's graduating portfolio and will be evaluated at portfolio standards. | 2 |
| FOTO 331 | Commercial AdvertisingCommercial AdvertisingCourse Code: FOTO 331 Credits: 3 Commercial Advertising introduces the student to the use of studio electronic flash units and other commercial photography equipment. The equipment and techniques demonstrated will give the student the ability to solve various lighting problems in the studio. Lighting demonstrations will be given in this class for projects to be completed in this class or supervised ILP time. Various techniques of studio lighting will be demonstrated. Work produced as a result of this course should be considered for the student's portfolio and will be evaluated. | 3 |
| FOTO 341 | Consumer PortraitureConsumer PortraitureCourse Code: FOTO 341 Credits: 3 Consumer portraiture is a very large segment of the marketplace for professional photography. Whether inside the studio, outside on location or helping clients with their related needs, the customer portrait studio is a challenging and rewarding career option. This course will introduce the student to more advanced studio portraiture, as well as outdoor location portraiture in the nature of personal portraits, children and family photographs. The student will be introduced to wedding photography and will assist a professional photographer on location. | 3 |
| FOTO 375 | Alternate ProcessAlternate ProcessCourse Code: FOTO 375 Credits: 2 Consumer portraiture is a very large segment of the marketplace for professional photography. Whether inside the studio, outside on location or helping clients with their related needs, the customer portrait studio is a challenging and rewarding career option. This course will introduce the student to more advanced studio portraiture, as well as outdoor location portraiture in the nature of personal portraits, children and family photographs. The student will be introduced to wedding photography and will assist a professional photographer on location. | 2 |
| GNED 000 | General Education ElectiveGeneral Education ElectiveCourse Code: GNED 000 Credits: 3 The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Anthropology | 3 |
Semester 4 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| FOTO 402 | Professional StudiesProfessional StudiesCourse Code: FOTO 402 Credits: 2 Professional Studies is a guest lecture series with top professionals in the industry. Renowned photographers who specialize in areas such as; fashion, journalism, commercial, industrial, editorial, portrait and food photography will present their careers to the students. The information presented by these working, professional photographers will help the students in their preparation of their graduate portfolios and career choices. | 2 |
| FOTO 418 | Portfolio Development and InternshipPortfolio Development and InternshipCourse Code: FOTO 418 Credits: 1 Portfolio Development and Internship will introduce the student to the working environment of a professional studio and will help prepare the student for entering the work force prior to graduating. The specific field placement and areas of specialization a student selects will be negotiated with and approved in advance by the course instructor. | 1 |
| FOTO 419 | Entrepreneurship 2Entrepreneurship 2Course Code: FOTO 419 Credits: 2 This course continues with the development of business skills and the entrepreneurship orientation of the student. Special attention is given to the marketing of the student's skills to aid in their employment search or for self-employment. A full package of promotional pieces will be produced during this course to prepare the student for the postgraduate market. | 2 |
| FOTO 421 | Editorial Location PhotographyEditorial Location PhotographyCourse Code: FOTO 421 Credits: 3 Editorial Location concentrates on professional photography used for publication. In this course the student will learn to photograph interior spaces, people for publication and the corporate annual report. The business of location photography will be studied, as well as layout design for publication. The work produced during this course will be evaluated at portfolio standards and will enhance the student's prospect of employment. | 3 |
| FOTO 425 | Image Editing 4Image Editing 4Course Code: FOTO 425 Credits: 2 Editorial Location concentrates on professional photography used for publication. In this course the student will learn to photograph interior spaces, people for publication and the corporate annual report. The business of location photography will be studied, as well as layout design for publication. The work produced during this course will be evaluated at portfolio standards and will enhance the student's prospect of employment. | 2 |
| FOTO 431 | Illustrative Commercial PhotographyIllustrative Commercial PhotographyCourse Code: FOTO 431 Credits: 3 Illustrative Commercial puts the emphasis on the impact of the advertised product. This course is designed to prepare the student's final portfolio of work for presentation to a prospective client or employer. Various illustrative photographic techniques and styles will be studied and coupled with the student's creative ability professional quality images will be produced. | 3 |
| FOTO 441 | Corporate PortraitureCorporate PortraitureCourse Code: FOTO 441 Credits: 3 Corporate Portraiture prepares the student for the very demanding and exciting segment of the portrait industry. This course will study and apply the practice of business style portraits on location; studio fashion photography and editorial/annual report style portraiture. In this final semester of portraiture attention will be given to the student portfolio and new images will be created to enhance the student's prospect of employment. | 3 |
| FOTO 475 | Social Media and MarketingSocial Media and MarketingCourse Code: FOTO 475 Credits: 2 Corporate Portraiture prepares the student for the very demanding and exciting segment of the portrait industry. This course will study and apply the practice of business style portraits on location; studio fashion photography and editorial/annual report style portraiture. In this final semester of portraiture attention will be given to the student portfolio and new images will be created to enhance the student's prospect of employment. | 2 |
| GNED 000 | General Education ElectiveGeneral Education ElectiveCourse Code: GNED 000 Credits: 3 The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Anthropology | 3 |