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: $3,754.50
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,877.25 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,201.16 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,877.25 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,201.16 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,877.25 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,201.16 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 4 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $1,877.25 | $7,727.00 |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $7,201.16 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| 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. |
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.
Step up to the professional level by taking your love of photography from interest and passion to a career.
Humber's Photography diploma program equips you with a skillset to be an asset to a wide range of visual communications companies. This program gives you a extensive hands-on two year learning experience, developing skills in planning, production and post-production, along with equipping you with soft skills and industry knowledge for your career ahead.
From advertising photography to editorial and portraiture, to video and e-commerce imaging, you will graduate from this program prepared to fully engage in a plethora of career options.
At Humber, you learn photography using the latest equipment taught by experienced photographic teaching professionals, with classes having hands-on shooting that incorporates real world skills. Following a work placement in final semester, the program culminates with a graduate portfolio show where students network with industry, and introduce their skills with portfolios, video footage and large format prints.
Courses Program StandardsSemester 1
Semester 3
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
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
Creative Photography Showcase
The Professional Perspective
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
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | North | Open | Waitlisted |
Photography Program
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.
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Artist-In-Residence Showcase - Presented by Humber Music
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Fri, March 06, 2020 | 08:00 PM - 10:15 PM
All Campuses
Join us for the Artist-in-Residence Showcase with special guest, Terri Lyne Carrington.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020
Time: 8pm
Location: Humber College Lakeshore Campus, A Building Auditorium
Tickets: General admission: $15, senior/student: $10. Humber Music Students are free. Tickets are available in advance here.
*Please note that only debit and credit will be accepted at the door*
Spring Showcase - Presented by Humber Music
Humber
Fri, April 03, 2020 | 08:00 PM - 10:15 PM
All Campuses
Join us for the last big concert of the season!
Date: Friday, April 3, 2020
Time: 8pm
Location: Humber College Lakeshore Campus, A Building Auditorium
Tickets: General admission: $15, senior/student: $10. Humber Music Students are free. Tickets are available in advance here.
*Please note that only debit and credit will be accepted at the door*
Performance Week - Presented by Humber Music
Humber
Mon, April 06, 2020 to Thu, April 09, 2020
All Campuses
Join us for Performance Week 2020, a week-long series of concerts running from 9am-6pm each day~
Check back for the full schedule, posted in late March.
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Samantha Beiko
Fri, January 24, 2020
Samantha Beiko has recently gone full-time as an independent contractor and is the new Co-Publisher at ChiZine Publications.
Ceileigh Mangalam
Fri, January 24, 2020
Ceileigh Mangalam is the Editorial Intern for Simon & Schuster Canada and couldn't be more excited about the work she's doing there!
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Faculty of Media & Creative Arts News
Radio Humber and BRTV Collaborate to showcase Indie Canadian Artists
Thu, June 13, 2019
96.9 Radio Humber teamed up with the Broadcast Television/Videography Program to bring Canadian artists on campus for an interview and performance.
Faculty of Media and Creative Arts Students Win Big at this Year's Skills Ontario Competition
Mon, May 27, 2019
The Faculty of Media and Creative Arts would like to congratulate four of our students who won at Skills Ontario this spring.
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