Photography
Program Details
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The Photography diploma at Humber is one of the most highly regarded and longest-running photographic training programs in the country. In this two-year program, you will develop both a professional skillset and creative thinking abilities to become job ready for the visual communications industry. Through the four semesters of study, students learn advanced photographic techniques giving them the ability to bring their visual imaginations to life. Classes are hands-on, and you will develop additional skills in planning, production and post-production. These assets, along with soft skills in communications and networking, will give you the solid foundation needed for your career ahead. From advertising photography to editorial and portraiture, to motion capture and e-commerce imaging, you will graduate from this program prepared to engage fully in a wide range of visual imaging career options. In this program, you will:
Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring you are learning current and relevant information in state-of-the-art studios and labs from industry experts – people who know the trends and effective methods of visual communications. 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. |
Semester 1 |
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| FOTO 119: Post Production 1 |
| FOTO 120: Portrait 1 |
| FOTO 121: Commercial 1 |
| FOTO 122: Printing 1 |
| FOTO 123: Design |
| FOTO 124: History of Photography |
| WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills |
Semester 3 |
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| FOTO 213: Video 2 |
| FOTO 217: Professional Practice |
| FOTO 218: Location Photography |
| FOTO 219: Post Production 3 |
| FOTO 220: Commercial Advertising |
| FOTO 221: Portrait 3 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED: General Elective |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
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
"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)
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.
David Scott
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
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Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| September 2021 | North | Open |
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| September 2021 | North | Waitlisted |
Photography Program - How to Apply
Watch the video to learn some useful tips on how to choose images for your application portfolio.
Creative Arts & Design Success Stories
A Q&A with Kait Rak
Wed, January 27, 2021
Kait Rak graduated from Humber’s Photography program in 2013.
Young Lion Reflects on the Ad Industry and Humber Experience
Wed, January 27, 2021
Ellen Porteous is a 2017 graduate of the Bachelor of Creative Advertising and is currently working as a copywriter at boutique agency, Abacus.
No news at this time.
Faculty of Media & Creative Arts News
Maria Saba Wins 2020 Writers-in-Exile Scholarship
School for Writers
Mon, October 26, 2020
Meet thethe recipient of the 2020 PEN Canada-Humber College Writers-in-Exile Scholarship, Maria Saba.
Industry Insights – Three Questions for Three Leaders
Tue, October 20, 2020
We spoke with three industry professionals and heard their thoughts on how the industry is changing and what students can do to keep up and stand out.
No news at this time.
Program News
A Q&A with Kait Rak
Wed, January 27, 2021
Kait Rak graduated from Humber’s Photography program in 2013.
No news at this time.
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HOW TO APPLY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT & DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
PATHWAYS
CONTACT US
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).
Equipment & Device Requirements
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
| Processor | Pro 2.5GHz | MacBook Pro or PC equivalent |
| Memory | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB SSD HD | |
| Monitor | 13.3-inch | |
| Other | Adobe: Photoshop CC, Bridge CC, Lightroom CC, Premiere Pro CC, After Effect CC; Capture One Pro 11; Keynote; X-Rite i1 Colour Management software; Phocus - Hasselblad; MS Office, *FULL FRAME DSLR camera with 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED lens, (or similar focal lengths) that is capable of tethering to Capture One software, and shooting HD video at 60 frames per second. | Nikon D750 camera with 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens is suggested or Canon, Sony equivalent |
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Equipment & Device Requirements contact:
David Scott, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4855
david.scott@humber.ca
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $3,740.64
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional 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).
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
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
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.
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.)
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.
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
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.
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.
For more information please contact: admissions@unb.ca.
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. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution.
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.
