Semester 1
Semester 3
Important: For information on Fall 2020 course delivery modes, please visit the
Fall 2020 Course Delivery Modes page
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Select and use appropriate photographic equipment and techniques to capture quality images* of a variety of subjects, in studio and on location.
- Use post-production techniques to edit and finish images in formats that meet industry standards and the needs of the client.
- Create lighting schemes* using appropriate techniques, equipment and accessories to produce quality images* that meet the needs of the client.
- Employ design elements* and principles* to plan and create visually sound images*.
- Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with legal requirements applicable to the photography industry.
- Develop strategies to maintain currency with evolving photography trends, issues, technologies and industry practices to enhance work performance and guide professional development.
- Select and use digital asset management* tools and strategies to catalogue, store, back up, retrieve and archive images and prints.
- Use business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
- Use a variety of marketing tools and strategies that effectively promote photographic products and services.
- Develop and present a professional portfolio that illustrates one’s creative approach and image conception, capture, editing and production skills.
Work Placement
The program includes a 72-hour work placement, providing you with a chance to apply your skills in a real-life professional setting. The program works with industry for technical support and postings to help students find their placements.
The Humber Advantage
Watch the video to see how Humber's in-depth Photography program teaches the technology, business, and theory required to successfully enter the professional field of photography.
Expert Faculty
The outstanding quality of graduate work speaks volumes about the knowledge and experience of our award-winning and well-connected professors. Program co-ordinator David Scott has been a photographer, artist and educator for over 25 years, and a full-time professor at Humber since 2009. Sharing a commitment to blending hands-on skills with creative thinking, David and fellow full-time professor Greg Henderson ensure the program is a leader in professional photographic training. With a background in commercial photography and education, Greg has leading technology and imaging software skills, which he shares daily with students in a real-world setting. Part-time professors bring further breadth of current industry practice to the program. Not only do they teach Humber photography students what is happening with clients and business, they develop critical thinking and conceptual ideas, guiding learners to be their best. Our professors include leading professionals Hasnain Dattu, Sam Sciarrino, Lauren Cheong, and Greg Danbrooke.
The Humber Experience
Student Work
Student Testimonial
"Before I took this program, my knowledge of photography was superficial. I just didn't have the environment to learn about lighting before. I was doing a lot of street photography with natural light. After two years, I've learned from industry experts with top-quality equipment."
Gillian, 2011 graduate Professional Photographers of Ontario Judges Choice Award Winner (2011)
Important Information
Your Career
This program can take you in a number of career directions including:
- junior photographer
- assistant photographer
- freelance photographer
- e-Commerce photographer
- social media producer
- digital asset manager
- post-production specialist
Related Programs
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Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | North | Open | Closed |
Photography Program - How to Apply
Watch the video to learn some useful tips on how to choose images for your application portfolio.
Humber
A Q&A with Sharif Khan
School for Writers
Mon, July 06, 2020
School for Writers graduate, Sharif Khan, published his first novel, Brave Fortune. He told us how it came to be and how Humber helped along the way.
A Q&A with Madhur Anand, author of This Red Line Goes Straight To Your Heart
School for Writers
Thu, July 02, 2020
Two-time School for Writers grad, Madhur Anand, told us a bit about her latest book and about what she learned during her time at Humber.
No news at this time.
Faculty of Media & Creative Arts News
Media & Creative Arts Anti-Racism Action Plan
Thu, June 25, 2020
In being accountable to our communities and to ourselves, our Action Plan will ensure transparency and collaboration around the work we need to do.
It’s hard, I know. But, you’ll get there.
Mon, May 11, 2020
To those students who are worried, stressed, confused, and lost, I understand.
No news at this time.
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On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $3,725.64
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,862.82 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,215.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $434.91 |
| Compulsory Student Government Fee | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Optional Student Government Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,862.82 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,215.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $434.91 |
| Compulsory Student Government Fee | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Optional Student Government Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,862.82 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,215.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $434.91 |
| Compulsory Student Government Fee | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Optional Student Government Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 4 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,862.82 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,215.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $434.91 |
| Compulsory Student Government Fee | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Optional Student Government Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Additional Costs
Approximately $2,500 - program-specified camera; and $2,100 - Mac laptop. Students also require lenses, tripod, flash meter, professional flash and supplies (as required).
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
PATHWAYS OUT TO ANOTHER PROGRAM:
TO A PARTNER INSTITUTION
Bachelor of Media any major
Humber students who have successfully completed the Acting for Film and Television Diploma or the Theatre Performance Advanced Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (62.5%) or 4.5 out of 7.0 and who meet all other admission requirements will be granted 24 credit points (1 year) towards the Bachelor of Media, any major at Macquarie University.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital
Humber Graduates who have successfully completed the Humber College Photography Diploma and who have achieved an overall Grade Point Average of 2.3 or 64%, will be granted Advanced Standing into the Sunderland Programme BA (Hons) Photography Video and Digital Imaging (Year 2). Any Humber student wishing to apply to a Sunderland Programme must apply for the Sunderland Programme through UCAS or directly to the University via online.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Law LLB
Humber students who have successfully completed a Diploma in any field and meet the requirements, will be considered for admission into the University of Gloucestershire's Law LLB (Hons) (2-year fast track). International students should demonstrate and must provide evidence that they have attained a level of English Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall. Alternative acceptable English Language qualifications can be found at: http://www.glos.ac.uk/study/international/Pages/international-students.aspx
Canadian students are also awarded £3,000 (approximately equivalent to $5,000) towards the first year of study at the University of Gloucestershire. This institution is also OSAP approved.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours Photography Editorial and Advertising
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Humber College students who have successfully completed the Diploma in Photography and have met the requirements may be considered by the University of Gloucestershire for entry to Level 5 of the BA Honours Photography: Editorial and Advertising. International students should demonstrate and must provide evidence that they have attained a level of English Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall. Alternative acceptable English Language qualifications can be found at: http://www.glos.ac.uk/study/international/Pages/international-students.aspx Canadian students are also awarded £3,000 (approximately equivalent to $5,000) towards the first year of study at the University of Gloucestershire. This institution is also OSAP approved. Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements. |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours Photography Editorial and Advertising
Humber College and the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) have entered into agreement to facilitate transfer from Humber's Photography diploma program to UoG's BA (Hons) Photography OR BA (Hons) Photography: Editorial and Advertising. Students from Humber who have successfully completed the diploma in Photography will be considered for entry to the second year (Level 5) of the programs.
International students should demonstrate and must provide evidence that they have attained a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall. Alternative acceptable English Language qualifications can be found at: www.glos.ac.uk/study/international
Students will be expected to attend an Academic Induction preceding entry to the program. Students admitted to the UoG program will pay the appropriate annual tuition fee rate. The definitive fees will be those published here: http://www.glos.ac.uk/international
Students admitted to UoG from Humber will be eligible to receive the international bursary relevant to our partners and the Canadian market. This award, and its ruling terms and conditions, is subject to change on an annual basis. For September 2020/January 2021 entry the applicable bursary is £3,000, and will be automatically applied against tuition for successful applicants from Humber. Please note that the bursary is only available to students who are studying full-time at the UoG on campus in the UK, and completing a full degree (not available for distance learning or master's stage students).
For more information, please contact:
James Seymour
Director of Communications, Marketing & Student Recruitment
jseymour2@glos.ac.uk
or
Shandin Rickard-Hughes
International Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager, Americas
srickardhughes@glos.ac.uk
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Photography
Humber College and the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) have entered into agreement to facilitate transfer from Humber's Photography diploma program to UoG's BA (Hons) Photography OR BA (Hons) Photography: Editorial and Advertising. Students from Humber who have successfully completed the diploma in Photography will be considered for entry to the second year (Level 5) of the programs.
International students should demonstrate and must provide evidence that they have attained a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall. Alternative acceptable English Language qualifications can be found at: www.glos.ac.uk/study/international
Students will be expected to attend an Academic Induction preceding entry to the program. Students admitted to the UoG program will pay the appropriate annual tuition fee rate. The definitive fees will be those published here: http://www.glos.ac.uk/international
Students admitted to UoG from Humber will be eligible to receive the international bursary relevant to our partners and the Canadian market. This award, and its ruling terms and conditions, is subject to change on an annual basis. For September 2020/January 2021 entry the applicable bursary is £3,000, and will be automatically applied against tuition for successful applicants from Humber. Please note that the bursary is only available to students who are studying full-time at the UoG on campus in the UK, and completing a full degree (not available for distance learning or master's stage students).
For more information, please contact:
James Seymour
Director of Communications, Marketing & Student Recruitment
jseymour2@glos.ac.uk
or
Shandin Rickard-Hughes
International Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager, Americas
srickardhughes@glos.ac.uk
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Business Bachelor of Business Administration
Students who complete a 2 year diploma at Humber will be granted 60 credit hours toward the completion of a bachelor degree program at Davenport University. You will need to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours (approximately two years of full-time attendance) to meet residency and program requirements and to complete your bachelor degree program. Students must complete a minimum total of 120 semester credit hours to earn a bachelor degree. The total credit hours will include the completed 2 year diploma classes plus any courses completed through Davenport University.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
BA Photography Level 6
Humber and the University of Salford in Manchester, UK have entered into an agreement to facilitate transfer from Humber's Photography Diploma to Salford's BA in Photography for considered entry to the third and final year of study upon satisfying the requisite entry criteria.
Application for admission:
- applicants may apply by January 15 through: https://beta.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/photography
- sight of photographs from at least three different series/bodies of work (20-30 photographs) which demonstrate that the student has explored and developed skills and understanding across a range of photographic processes.
- evidence of critical engagement with the history and culture of photography - typically this would take the form of a standard academic essay, certified by Humber as being the work of the student
- GPA of 60%. (A GPA of 55%-59% may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
For more information, contact:
DR. CAROLINE EDGE
Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Photography, School of Arts & Media
Floor 6, New Adelphi Building, University of Salford, Manchester M5 4BR
T: +44(0) 0161 295 2685, c.edge@salford.ac.uk
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Photography Diploma students will be granted a block of 51 credits towards the 120 required for an undergraduate honours degree, when admitted to programs at York University. Therefore, transferring students will be required to complete a minimum of 69 credits to receive their BFA degree. Students must earn a minimum 120 credits to complete an Honours degree at York University. Transferring students must meet all the degree requirements while completing these credits to be able to graduate from York University. Depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may be required be complete more than 120 credits to graduate.
Bachelor of Applied Management
Graduates of any two-year diploma program at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, who have attained a cumulative grade point average of 70% or greater will be eligible to enter year three of the four-year Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM) at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John.
Depending on the diploma program, students may be exempted from study in certain courses and therefore, requested to take alternate courses offered by the Faculty of Business.
For more information please contact: admissions@unb.ca.
Please note: Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
