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Course Description

This course builds on the foundational photographic principles learned in PHOT 021 and focuses on more advanced concepts and theory. You will develop an understanding of manual exposure control and how to apply this knowledge to available lighting conditions as well as basic external (on-camera) flash photography.

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Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • customize an image using ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to control exposure
  • produce a controlled lighting set-up, by changing the quality and direction of light on a subject
  • evaluate different focal lengths and how they affect perspective, depth, and compression in photography
  • apply proper on-camera flash photography techniques under a variety of lighting conditions, using the flash as a main light as well as a fill light
  • demonstrate basic portraiture using advanced on-camera flash photography techniques.

Recommendations

PHOT 021 (Photography Foundations 1) is strongly recommended prior to taking this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Photography Foundations 2
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $365.00
Required Software
In addition to the camera needed in PHOT 021 you will need the following to complete assignments in this course: • An external portable flash unit that can be controlled using manual flash mode (M), and has a pivoting head (NOT the built-in pop-up flash on your entry level digital camera) Please visit your local camera experts to discuss options for your budget and ambitions. We suggest The Camera Store in Calgary, who have provided a discount for students of this course. More information is included on your course receipt after purchase. Adobe Bridge and Adobe Photoshop. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 is the mandatory prerequisite course.

Schedule:
This course will be delivered in person in NH05 & Brightspace/D2L for assignments. Class will be held on Tuesdays between July 8 and August 12 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Section Title
Photography Foundations 2
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Aug 14, 2025 to Sep 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $365.00
Required Software
In addition to the camera needed in PHOT 021 you will need the following to complete assignments in this course: • An external portable flash unit that can be controlled using manual flash mode (M), and has a pivoting head (NOT the built-in pop-up flash on your entry level digital camera) Please visit your local camera experts to discuss options for your budget and ambitions. We suggest The Camera Store in Calgary, who have provided a discount for students of this course. More information is included on your course receipt after purchase. Adobe Bridge and Adobe Photoshop. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 is the mandatory prerequisite course.

Schedule:
This course will be delivered in person in NH05 & Brightspace/D2L for assignments. Class will be held on Thursdays between August 14 and September 18 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Section Title
Photography Foundations 2
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 29, 2025 to Dec 03, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $365.00
Required Software
In addition to the camera needed in PHOT 021 you will need the following to complete assignments in this course: • An external portable flash unit that can be controlled using manual flash mode (M), and has a pivoting head (NOT the built-in pop-up flash on your entry level digital camera) Please visit your local camera experts to discuss options for your budget and ambitions. We suggest The Camera Store in Calgary, who have provided a discount for students of this course. More information is included on your course receipt after purchase. Adobe Bridge and Adobe Photoshop. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 is the mandatory prerequisite course.

Schedule:
This course will be delivered in person in NH05 & Brightspace/D2L for assignments. Class will be held on Wednesdays between October 29 and December 3 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

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