Photography/Videography 2025-2027 Curriculum Standard

The Curriculum Standard is an introduction to the program which includes the program’s critical performance, a program description, program learning outcomes, and the program’s potential career opportunities. This is followed by information on duration, credits, admission requirements, advanced placement, certification, articulations, and prior learning assessment and recognition.

This document also contains a program delivery sequence and the course profiles with specific course learning outcomes and grading basis.

In addition, the Curriculum Standard is used as a tool for revision and evaluation of the program and for the promotion of transfer agreements with other post-secondary institutions.

• Digital camera technology for still images and video
• Natural and artificial lighting in the studio and on-location
• Digital post-production: workflow, image enhancement, manipulation and printing
• Creative processes for photography
• Professional / artistic portfolios for photographers
• Film, darkroom techniques and alternative processes
• Photographic history
• Videography and Filmmaking

Hardware

Students must have a:

• Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) Camera that is at least 18 megapixel, and has the ability to shoot video, additionally they should have a tripod for photography/videography
• On-camera flash compatible with your camera brand and model
• Apple laptop computer (1-3 years old), this includes either a MacBook Pro, Macbook, or Macbook Air
• Two external hard drives to back-up their work (4 TB recommended)

Students using mirrorless cameras may have compatibility issues with some flash and studio equipment.

Software

Students must subscribe to the Adobe Creative Cloud PHOTOGRAPHY bundle containing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, which is a cloud-based system, that costs approx. $9.99US monthly or $119US for a year. It can be purchased direct from Adobe (www.adobe.com) or available as a pre-paid card from some vendors like Staples.

The Microsoft Office Suite (or similar software) will provide a word processor for written assignments, as well as spreadsheet and presentation software.

As the program progresses, students may choose to purchase other software after they have had a chance to try it in class.

• Commercial Photographer / Videographer
• Freelance Photographer / Videographer
• Portrait / Wedding Photographer
• Fine Art Photographer / Videographer
• Photojournalist / Documentary
• Visual Marketing Consultant
• Content Creator / Social Media Specialist
• Digital Image / Video Technician
• Visual Designer / Storyteller
• Visual Arts Educator / Specialist
• Entrepreneur / Business Owner

Fall 1

PHOT 2915
Photographic Methods: Camera Technology

PHOT 2916
Lighting: Available Light and Flash Techniques

PHOT 2917
Photographic Imaging: Tools and Basic Techniques

PHOT 2919
Creativity in Photography: Process and Practice

PHOT 2923
Analogue Photography: Film and Darkroom

HIST 2917
History of Photography Origins

DSGN 2904
Design Thinking

Winter 1

PHOT 2912
The Working Photographer

PHOT 2906
Lighting: Professional Studio

PHOT 2922
Photographic Imaging: Professional Techniques

PHOT 2920
Creativity in Photography: Concept to Image

ENTR 2009
Careers in Photography

HIST 2918
History of Photography: The Modern Era

PHOT 2924
Videography: Tools and Production

Spring 1

PHOT 2914
Practical Photographic Applications

ENTR 2007
Marketing and Online Promotion in Photography

Fall 2

PHOT 3918
Advanced Photographic Projects

PHOT 3920
Photographic Imaging: Specialized Techniques

PHOT 3933
Videography: Production 1

ENTR 3930
Photographic Entrepreneurship: Business Practices

PHOT 3932
Creativity in Photography: Advance Techniques

Winter 2

PHOT 3922
Photographic Portfolio Development

PHOT 3924
Photographic Imaging: Advanced Techniques

PHOT 3938
Videography: Production 2

ENTR 3931
Photographic Entrepreneurship: Business Operations

Complementary Course (choose 1)

Spring 2 [1 elective*]

*INST 3902
Senior Practicum

*INST 3908
Senior Project: Photography

• $50 application fee (1)
• An official transcript of marks indicating certificate – Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) from NBCCD OR
  • An official transcript of marks indicating at least 1 year post-secondary education
  • OR equivalent experience (2)
• Portfolio submission (view requirements here)
• Interview

(1) The $50 application fee is in Canadian dollars, applies to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents and is non-refundable and subject to change without notice. International applicants pay a $100 Canadian application fee. See International Students for more information.

(2) Equivalent experience is determined by the College assessing your combination of learning and experience through recognition of prior learning. If you are 21 years of age and have past experience, you may be assessed as an Adult Learner.

Interview
The College may contact you for an interview, it is important to consider why you want to study with us and your future goals.

Foundation Visual Arts:

Please note that this program traditionally starts with the one-year Foundation Visual Arts Program as a prerequisite.

DIRECT ENTRY PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

To ensure that you are well-prepared to bypass the Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) program and enter directly into an NBCCD diploma program, we need to assess your abilities and knowledge of the foundations of visual art through the Direct Entry Portfolio.

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Go to the Admission Requirements to learn more. This page will also provide more details and info on where to mail your transcript of marks, cash, cheques and/or money order.

Priority Application Deadline: January 15

We encourage applicants to apply by this date for the best chance of securing a spot in their program of choice. However, applications will continue to be accepted after January 15 until programs are full.