Advanced Photography
Program Information
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Today's successful photographers know more than just their cameras - they're ready to design, edit, market, connect, write and sell.
The Lambton College Advanced Photography program is a two-year, Ontario College graduate certificate program that provides students with the opportunity to expand their skills to work as professionals in the ever-evolving field of photography. Student learn advanced photography and post-production skills, as well as, learn how to utilize drones for professional photographic images.
Our students prepare for this fast-paced and expanding career using modern digital photographic equipment in a state-of-the-art photography studio. The program is laptop-based and fully hybrid (a combination of both online and in-class learning), offering students the benefits of flexible learning.
In today's Canadian photography industry, entrepreneurial spirit along with working with clients is paramount. As such, the curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including design and composition, digital darkroom, lighting and camera skills, and full, robust portfolio development. At the core of the program is our state-of-practice photography and video studio, equipped with strobe, video and continuous light kits. Students work in this space both individually and as a group, using professional quality equipment.
Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent
The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:
- IELTS of 6.0;
- TOEFL iBT 69; or
- Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test.
Please Note: IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program. Additional country-specific requirements may also be applicable.
Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
WIL Project Prerequisites (CPL-5559)
In order to continue onto Term 4, the following prerequisites must be met:
- Overall GPA of 2.0 or greater
- No more than two outstanding courses in addition to WIL Project
- These courses must be able to fit your WIL schedule conflict free
- Courses scheduled back-to-back with your WIL shifts are considered in conflict (applies to students studying in Sarnia ONLY)
Costs
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Tuition Fees
For more information regarding tuition, please contact international@lambtoncollege.ca.
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $7,299.43 |
| 2 | $6,819.04 |
| 3 | $7,219.04 |
| 4 | $2,000.00 |
| Total | $23,337.51 |
Tuition fees are estimates and are subject to change each academic year. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
Additional Fees
Camera
The student must have a DSLR or a mirrorless camera that includes a manual mode, as well as a video capability. (If the camera does not have video capability of a minimum 10 minutes, the student must also acquire a video recorder.)
The college will have a collection of specialty lenses that students are encouraged to borrow. It is recommended that students consider one of the following models. Check with the program coordinator if more recent models are available.
Nikon D780 with 24-120 mm lens
$3,599
Nikon D7500 with 18-140 VR lens
$1,599
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Kit w/ Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens
$2199
Sony Alpha A71V Mirroless Kit w/FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
$3399.99
Canon EOS 6D MKII with 24-105 mm lens
$3,049.99
Canon EOS R7 w/ 18-150mm f/3.5-6/3 lens
$2499.99
Canon EOS Rebel T8i with 18-55 mm lens
$1129.99
Canon EOS R6 with RF 24-105 IS STM Lens
$3499.99
Students must have their camera by the first day of classes. If you need help purchasing other models, brands or mirrorless options please contact Richard Beland, Program Coordinator.
Computer
This program requires a Macbook Pro or a PC with equivalent processing power.
There are currently three Macbook Pro models that qualify:
13 inch 2.4 GHz
Quad-core processor, 256 GB storage.
Available from Apple for $2,399.
16 inch 2.6 GHz
6-core processor, 512 GB
Available from Apple for $2,999.
16 inch 2.3 GHz
8-core processor, 1 TB storage
Available from Apple for $3,499.
Additionally, a 500 GB or 1 TB external hard drive is recommended.
PC Laptop Models:
Dell XPS 15
CPU: Intel Core i5-7300HG - i7-7700HQ
RAM: 8GB - 16GB
Storage: 512GB
$1910
Huawei Matebook X Pro
CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5 - i7
RAM: 8GB - 16GB
Storage: 512GB
$1600
Software
With software, do not purchase before enrolling in the program. Usually your letter of acceptance into the program will allow you to purchase Educational versions. The price difference is significant compared to normal prices.
Adobe CC Master Collection - Creative Cloud
Student pricing for Creative Cloud is currently $19.99 month.
Incidentals
Students should buy an additional memory card for their camera (32GB minimum at $50 each) and we suggest 1 TB ($50 - $250) external hard drive for their computer.
Students in this program participate in optional and/or mandatory field studies. There may be small additional costs and students will be required to find their own transportation to these field studies.
The Drone Photography Course (DPH-2703) will be held at the Fire School which is located at 459 LaSalle Line, Sarnia. Students will be required to find their own transportation to the Fire School.
Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance Fee - $700 per year provided by guard.me
- Medical Insurance is mandatory for all full-time, part-time, and co-op students of Lambton College. Medical insurance is provided by guard.me - a third-party insurance provider. Full-time, part-time and co-op students of Lambton College are not permitted to opt-out of the medical insurance fee as it is non-cancellable and non-transferable. Guard.me insurance costs are charged on an annual basis.
- The health care insurance is for emergency health care coverage during one's study period and involves only a basic package. Not all medical conditions are covered and prospective students are strongly urged to review the coverage details prior to arriving in Canada. This will allow time to purchase additional coverage before departure, if needed.
Learn more about guard.me emergent and non-emergent health insurance coverage.
Textbooks
The anticipated cost for textbooks in this program is approximately $300 - $600.
Student Services
- There is a student services fee included in your tuition.
Important Dates, Deadlines & Late Fees
For additional information on registration dates, deadlines and late fees please refer to Registration Dates and Deadlines.
