Learn to become a better photographer with a Photography Studies certificate
Photographers are in-demand in so many industries. Sales and advertising. Government. Education. Media. The arts. With a Certificate in Photography Studies from The Chang School, you’ll be ready to take advantage of these opportunities and share your craft with the world.
Our photography certificate gives you experience in different genres of photography, helps you experiment with practical and creative approaches, and teaches you the key elements in contemporary photography. These photography and videography courses will teach you how to use a digital camera, image-making software and workflows, and digital printing.
Interested in specializing in a certain kind of photography? This photography program will give you the technical foundation to start your own business in photography for commercial products, contemporary photographic art, fashion, human figure, photojournalism, portraits, and weddings.
If you’re already working in the creative photography industry, you can enhance your technical proficiency so you can emerge with the skills to really thrive as a fine art or commercial photographer.
The experienced instructors in our Photography Studies certificate are all working photographers. They can help you learn how to build your personal networks and professional portfolio.
You can complete much of this photography program online, and schedule coursework around any other responsibilities you may have.
The world always needs more striking imagery: are you ready to make some?
The program filled in some technical gaps and gave me the confidence and skill to start my own business.The instructors were top-notch, each class more interesting than the last, and I came away with a strong start in the industry. I still consider my instructors mentors today and wouldn't trade that connection and experience for anything.
— Erica Cheah
Who should take this Photography Studies certificate?
- You’re an amateur or professional photographer looking to build your technical and theoretical skill sets, improve your employability, and upgrade your current level of photography expertise
- You’re looking to retrain or make a career change into photography
- You want to advance your professional and personal photography goals
What will you learn while taking the Photography Studies certificate?
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the technical side of photography, including:
- lighting techniques
- image capture and composition
- image manipulation via Photoshop and Lightroom
- bookmaking
- Master photography-business skills
- Perform photography production
- Create a number of portfolios to change or advance your career
- Explore specialties including portrait, wedding, editorial, documentary, fashion and more
Certificate Requirements
- 3 required courses
- 5 39-hour electives
- 2 19.5-hour courses are considered equivalent to 1 39-hour course
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
You must complete the certificate within 5 years of registering in the Certificate in Photography Studies program.
Admission Criteria
Recommended:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- With 6 Grade 12 U or M credits (including English)
- With a minimum average of 60 percent
OR
- Mature student status with professional experience
If you’re an undergraduate student, you should be aware of possible certificate restrictions. For complete details, check Curriculum Advising.
Questions?
Contact Client Services ce@torontomu.ca
