Kelowna Campus
Landmark Technology Centre 3
Suite 100 - 1632 Dickson Ave
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7T2
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Fredericton Campus
130 Carleton Street
Fredericton, NB, E3B 3T4
Ph: 506-460-1280
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Halifax Campus
1577 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS, B3J 1Z7
Ph: 902-429-1847
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Bring your passion for the entertainment arts industry and we will match it with a professional and challenging environment that will turn your talent into a livelihood. Contact one of our program advisors and ask about the Digital Photography Professional Diploma program.
Business Technology 100
In order to survive and prosper, businesses must take advantage of the most appropriate technology available. Students receive an introduction to various business technologies including word processing and spreadsheets. The medium to achieve this knowledge will be the Microsoft office suite. Building on a foundational understanding of windows as well as internet browsers, students will learn the basic skills foe Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Leveraging the interoperability of these applications will also be explored.
Foundation of Art and Design
Foundation of art and design explores the evolution of imagery from primitive art through to today’s digital creations, with a focus on North America and European 20th century art and elemental themes in design, composition and content. Developing the oral and written skills with which to discuss or critique works of art, FAD enables students to understand the artistic direction demanded by future clients. Topics include colour, balance, perspective, social context and visual perception.
Internet Publishing 100
This 100 level course in internet publishing focuses on the origins of the World Wide Web and creating websites from the designer’s point of view. Using web design software students will be able to create basic web pages and integrate introductory level Cascading style Sheets
Introduction to Computer Graphics
This introductory foundation course provides a solid background in vector and bitmap graphics creation, translation skills, graphic file management, scanning and format conversion necessary for every field of computer graphics. These applied skills get you under way in a variety of our core computer graphic applications which are used in ever increasing levels of integration.
Media communications 100
Today’s graduates entering the workforce will be faced with ever-increasing demands. From writing content for websites to applying for funding to just day-to-day business correspondence, writing and communication skills are very much in demand. The content in MC 100 will guide students in communicating to an audience, improve writing skills, and create a foundation for writing for business.
Principles of Photography
The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of photography principles. Knowledge learned from POP will become a very sturdy foundation to build upon. Students will become familiar with and understand: •Functions of the camera •Differences and similarities between film and digital •Controlling exposure •Composition/ angle/ framing •Focal length •Depth of field / focus •Basic colour theory
Digital Imaging
This course presents digital image editing techniques as they relate to photographers. Students will be introduced to digital enhancement tools such as: masks, selections, filters and channels. Topics and projects in Digital Imaging are intended to coincide with assignments from other Digital Photography courses.
Lighting for Stills 100
This course introduces the importance of light. Students will learn about various types of lighting instruments, both constant and strobe. Along with lighting terminology, students will learn the different qualities of light and how to control them.
History of Photography
To know where we are going, we must know where we have been. Students will study photographic terminology, equipment, techniques and movements from invention to present. Case studies will be performed on many noteworthy photographers who worked along this timeline.
Design 100
This course begins with a study of concepts and skills in commercial art and graphic design using industry-standard illustration, digital publishing and image editing applications. In today's world, products need an edge to differentiate themselves from other products. This is done through brand identity.
Principals of Photography 200
The focus of this course is to build upon the skills learned in Principals of Photography 100. Students will learn how to use all the features of their cameras as storytelling tools of the trade. This course is comprised of many increasingly creative and technical assignments, all of which enforce necessary photographic principals. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Grain/noise, quality/resolution /space, using histograms, details of colour control, creating depth, juxtaposition, shooting sequences and macro photography.
Lighting for Stills 200
This course focuses on how to create the proper mood and tone with light in every situation: Indoors, outdoors, on locations and on sets.
Photographic Categories
In this course students are introduced to a wide range of photographic types: From fashion to sports, to film set stills and everything in between. This will open students' minds to the many different employment and career options within the realm of photography. Each of these topics will be discussed in class.
Business Of Photography 100
To make a living taking stunning photographs, you need more than photography skills - you must also have strong business skills. This course takes students through the first stages in opening and/or running a business: Creating a complete business plan. Students will learn the processes of marketing, finances and management as it pertains to a small photography business. Throughout the course, students will also have the opportunity to be exposed to several business professionals from within the community.
Advanced Digital Imaging
Students will build upon skills learned in DI as well as learn new tricks and methods. This course teaches students how to hone digital enhancement skills while introducing new techniques such as photo merging, High Dynamic Range imagery, advanced photo restoration and retouching techniques. Skills will be applied with challenging digital manipulation based assignments.
Digital Darkroom
In today's increasingly competitive market, photographers need to stand out with inspiring photographs.
Digital Darkroom is designed to teach students the process of creating memorable photographs. This course shows students how to visualize the finished print from beginning to end, but still be flexible and spontaneous. It will also show students how to adapt their workflow to capture movement in every still image by always knowing how best to use the tools available.
Business of Photography 200
To make a living taking stunning photographs, you need more than photography skills - you must also have strong business skills. This course takes students through the first stages in opening and/or running a business: Creating a complete business plan. Students will learn the processes of marketing, finances and management as it pertains to a small photography business. Throughout the course, students will also have the opportunity to be exposed to several business professionals from within the community.
Professional Photography
This course combines and applies knowledge from all previous lighting and photography courses. Students will complete creatively and technically challenging assignments. Assignments will be student-specific focusing on the area of photography in which the student plans to specialize. Post-work for these assignments
Portfolio Production Workshop
Portfolios show the world what you can do. Academic portfolios are the final demonstration of acquired learning and are a requirement for graduation at Centre colleges. Portfolios are also one of the most important tools you have for initially getting noticed and landing an interview for a job or contract. This course provides the knowledge and tools required to complete a highquality academic and professional portfolio in multiple formats and media, e.g. print, Web, DVD, tape.
Professional Development I, II, III, IV, V (This is a mandatory course in each quater)
The Professional Development Program consists of a series of modules spread throughout the academic
program that focus on the personal and interpersonal aspects of employability skills required for success at work and in life. Through a combination of instruction and activities, including scenario training, individual and group activities, discussions, and reflection, students are given the opportunity to discover
and develop lifelong values, personal definitions of success and mission statements, and to investigate best practices in achieving their personal and career goals. Awareness of expectations and consequences of actions within business and social situations will be emphasized, providing opportunities for students to develop into the kind of people that others want to know and work with, whether they are employers, business partners, or fellow workers. This includes behavioural awareness and skills in resolving
personal and interpersonal issues, and letting go of schemas that don't support success as personally defined. Practical job skills are also included in the program such as industry research, portfolio criteria, job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and employment negotiations. Because the
acquisition of soft skills requires a significant amount of exposure and practice in diverse situations, each module will build on the core skills, principles, and tools based on individual and group needs as determined by the facilitators in each module.
