Digital Photography Certificate
Whether you are just starting out, or wanting to take your current skills to the next level, this program is for you!
Explore the rapidly expanding world of digital photography. Embrace new photography technology and develop a fundamental knowledge of digital cameras, lighting, exposure and composition. Learn digital image editing techniques and workflow.
Not interested in the certificate? All courses are available to take as stand-alone courses. Take one course of interest, or work on the entire certificate at your own pace.
Required Courses
*Online courses are offered over a period of 12 weeks, students should anticipate approximately 3 hours per week, including field assignments to apply learning.
DSLR Cameras 1: Camera Basics - Online
- Fundamental operating skills for any DSLR camera
- Introduction to composition and depth of field
- Detailed equipment overview
DSLR Cameras 2: The Creative Modes – Online
- Prerequisite: DSLR Cameras 1
- In-depth exploration of creative modes, programmed auto, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual mode
- Theory and practice using exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to correct photographic issues and enhance creativity
Adobe Photoshop for Photographers
- Prerequisite: students should be comfortable using a computer
- Make your photos standout with Adobe Photoshop
- Understand key digital darkroom concepts including workflow, colour correction, retouching and repairing photos and tonal correction
- Hands on course
Elective Courses (Choose Three)
- DSLR Cameras 3: Advanced Features and Functions – Online
- Prerequisite: DSLR Cameras 2
- For Nikon and Canon DSLR users
- Advanced camera functions
- Capture accurate, expressive and creative images
- Investigate practical corrective and creative uses
- Natural Light Portrait Photography*
- Landscape Photography*
- Close Up Nature Photography*
- Sports Photography*
- Studio Photography*
- Faces and Places…Travel and Documentary Photography*
*courses available in Spring 2012 and have a prerequisite of DSLR Cameras 1: Camera Basics or equivalent experience.