Photography Certificate
Dive into the world of photography and learn how to capture moments that tell a story!
The Photography Certificate provides students with a foundation of knowledge, such as photographic techniques, appropriate equipment and tool usage, and contextual concepts that can be applied to a creative photography practice.
Students will explore various digital photography techniques, honing their abilities in effective composition, as well as discovering lighting and editing approaches to capture specific moods and tones. Traditional and experimental processes are applied to various photographic subjects, projects and purposes. Through studio and lecture-based courses, students will explore art history and critical theories of visual art as well as photography as a business practice.
Required Courses in this Certificate
Core Courses
CEFA 100 | 2D Composition + Form |
CEFA 101 | 3D Materials + Media |
CEFA 102 | Colour Theory |
CEPH 100 | Introductory Digital Photography |
CEPH 101 | Photographic Composition |
CSPH 110 | Adobe CC for Photographers (formerly CECS 113: Adobe Lightroom + CECS 115: Adobe Photoshop: Photographic Editing) |
CEPH 200 | Intermediate Digital Photography |
CEPH 201 | Studio Lighting |
CEPH 202 | Portrait Photography |
CEPH 203 | Commercial Photography |
CEPH 204 | Architectural Photography |
History + Theory | Complete both of:
CESE 101 | Art History |
CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory |
Professional Practices | Complete either:
CSPD 105 | Business Planning for Creative Practitioners (formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists) |
Or both of the following...
CSPD 100 | Portfolio Websites (formerly CEPD 202: Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development and CEPD 203: Artist Website + Social Media) |
CSPD 102 | Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibition (formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications) |
Elective Courses | Complete 1 of the following recommendations:
CEPH 120 | Black-and-White Film Photography |
CEPH 010 | Photo Story: Spaces, Places and the Everyday |
CSSC 100 | Creative Writing (formerly CESE 108: Introductory Creative Writing) |
...or choose 1 elective course from any of our offerings