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Course Description

This course builds on the technical fundamentals taught in PHOT 021 and PHOT 022 and takes a more advanced approach to complex photographic projects and environments. The course also helps you develop a niche that aligns with your photographic interests while applying common marketing and branding practices to a larger scale project.

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Learner Outcomes

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

  • apply advanced equipment, exposure and focus techniques to common action/event-based photographic assignments
  • demonstrate basic off-camera flash photography techniques using wireless flash triggering methods
  • predict location-specific challenges that impact your gear requirements and photographic approach for different genres of photography
  • plan, develop, and execute a longer form photographic project that aligns with your own photographic vision and interests
  • curate a body of photographic work that can be promoted to a wider audience through portfolio development and subsequent branding and social media best practices.

Prerequisites

PHOT 021 (Photography Foundations 1) and PHOT 022 (Photography Foundations 2) are strongly recommended for success in this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Photography Foundations 3
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Oct 03, 2023 to Nov 02, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $499.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 18, 2023 to Oct 04, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 18, 2023 to Oct 04, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 05, 2023 to Oct 24, 2023
Required Software
In addition to the digital camera and an external flash needed in PHOT 021 and PHOT 022, you will need the following to complete assignments: • Remote (wireless) radio gear that will control and fire an off-camera flash (if you have a camera/flash combination that has an optical wireless flash triggering system built in, that is OK too) • One collapsible light stand • One umbrella swivel attachment to mount the flash to the light stand, and to attach an umbrella light modifier • One convertible, and collapsible umbrella light modifier 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 are still required as well. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Reading List / Textbook
N/A
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 and PHOT 022 are strongly recommended to be successful in this course

Schedule:

This course will be delivered in person in NH05 & Brightspace/D2L for assignments. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between Oct 3 and Nov 2 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm in NH05.

Section Title
Photography Foundations 3
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Th, T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 25, 2024 to Feb 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $499.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 29, 2023 to Jan 29, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 29, 2023 to Jan 29, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 30, 2024 to Feb 15, 2024
Required Software
In addition to the digital camera and an external flash needed in PHOT 021 and PHOT 022, you will need the following to complete assignments: • Remote (wireless) radio gear that will control and fire an off-camera flash (if you have a camera/flash combination that has an optical wireless flash triggering system built in, that is OK too) • One collapsible light stand • One umbrella swivel attachment to mount the flash to the light stand, and to attach an umbrella light modifier • One convertible, and collapsible umbrella light modifier 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 are still required as well. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 and PHOT 022 are strongly recommended to be successful in this course

Schedule:
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Thursdays between Jan 25 and Feb 27 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

Section Title
Photography Foundations 3
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2024 to May 23, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $499.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 29, 2023 to Apr 24, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 29, 2023 to Apr 24, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 25, 2024 to May 13, 2024
Required Software
In addition to the digital camera and an external flash needed in PHOT 021 and PHOT 022, you will need the following to complete assignments: • Remote (wireless) radio gear that will control and fire an off-camera flash (if you have a camera/flash combination that has an optical wireless flash triggering system built in, that is OK too) • One collapsible light stand • One umbrella swivel attachment to mount the flash to the light stand, and to attach an umbrella light modifier • One convertible, and collapsible umbrella light modifier 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 are still required as well. Student pricing can be found at https://www.adobe.com/ca/creativecloud/buy/students.html
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
PHOT 021 and PHOT 022 are strongly recommended to be successful in this course

Schedule:
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Thursdays between April 23 and May 23 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

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