Photography
Program Information
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Today's successful photographers know more than just their cameras: they're also ready to design, edit, market, connect, write, and sell. Our students prepare for this fast-paced and ever 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.
Photography students at Lambton College are encouraged to follow their passion as they explore diverse photographic interests, all while developing the technical skills necessary for creative control. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including design and composition, digital darkroom, lighting and camera skills, and portfolio development. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with classmates as they photograph events both on and off campus, and a photography field study in New York City during second year challenges students to expand their horizons. See some of our students' work from previous classes by visiting Lens on Lambton.
Students learn from current and award and award winning industry leaders who share the secrets they've learned through their decades of photography experience.
At the core of the Photography program is our state-of-the-art photography and video studio, equipped with strobe, video and continuous light kits. Students work in this space, both individually and in small groups, using professional-quality equipment from our loan department.
Artistic career aspirations become a reality with Lambton College's Photography program.
Admission Requirements
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
- Grade 12 English C or U
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.
Technology Requirements
Each student in the Photography program must purchase a laptop computer, certain software packages and a digital SLR camera. These tools should be considered an investment for the future, since nearly all photography jobs require this equipment.
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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 | $7,719.04 |
| 4 | $7,019.04 |
| Total | $28,856.55 |
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
$2,199
Sony Alpha A7IV Mirrorless Kit w/ FE 28-70mm f/2.5-5.6 OSS Lens
$3,399.99
Canon EOS 6D MKII with 24-105 mm lens
$3,049.99
Canon EOS R7 w/ 18-150 mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
$2,499
Canon EOS Rebel T8i with 18-55 mm lens
$1,129.99
Canon EOS R6 w/ RF 24-105 IS STM Lens
$3,499.99
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 (32 GB 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.
