Continuing Education

Photography

Certificate of Participation
In Class Learning
Plan # C0259
Start date: Fall / Winter / Spring

About This Certificate | Program Delivery | Career Opportunities | Certificate Benefits
Obtaining Your Certificate | For Further Information

About This Certificate

A series of courses incorporating the introductory to advanced levels, and the artistic to technical aspects of photography.

Program topics include an overview of the history of photography as an art form as well as the use of 35 mm film-based cameras, but specifically focus on all components of digital SLR photography, including digital photo editing.

This program is designed for beginners or hobby-photographers interested in acquiring or improving their skills in photography toward the professional-hobbyist level and/or semi-professional business and career applications.

Program Delivery

Individual courses are open to all students whether or not they are working toward the certificate.

Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements.

Career Opportunities

This certificate prepares individuals for semi-professional business and career applications in the field of photography.

Possible career paths include:

  • Professional Photographer’s Assistant (Apprentice)
  • Privately owned small business – Photographic Services
  • Freelance Photographer
  • Photojournalism careers (with appropriate Journalism credentials)

Obtaining Your Certificate (Application for Graduation)

Upon completion of all requirements, the student must complete an “Application For Graduation” form available from the Registrar’s Office.

If the student wishes to have their certificate presented to them at convocation ceremony in the Fall, there is a $25 fee.

Application, accompanied by fee (if applicable) must be forwarded to Registration and Records, Office of the Registrar before the application deadline.

For further information, contact:

Niagara College Registrar’s Office
Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
905-735-2211, Ext 7500

For Further Information

Niagara College Continuing Education
Email: ce@niagaracollege.ca
Web: www.niagaracollege.ca/ce
Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7510.