Prepare for a career in photography through our comprehensive technical curriculum that emphasizes digital image capture and processing.

The 2-year diploma program promotes a practical, hands-on approach to learning supported by appropriate theory. You'll be given the opportunity to interact with industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars, assignment critiques, studio visits, field trips and work experience practicums. You'll also given plenty of time to practice your skills, build a portfolio of work and participate in professional association activities.

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills

In the Photographic Technology program, you'll have access to NAIT's extensive studios, darkroom facilities and computer imaging labs, as well as the broad range of camera and lighting equipment required to complete your photographic assignments – and prepare for your career.

Over your 2 years of study, you'll learn how to:

• handle a wide range of camera systems

• apply optimal lighting in various settings

• produce images for specific professional photographic needs

• process images through digital means

• develop applied computer skills

• explore the creativity of electronic imaging

Year one

The first year of the program will provide you with many of the foundational skills required for a successful photographic career, including:

• development of the visual and design aspects of photography

• working with cameras of various formats (digital - DSLR and medium format)

• controlling exposure and lighting requirements in a range of situations

• processing, printing and presenting images through digital production procedures

• extensive development of digital imaging skills using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Capture One, etc.

• producing photographic images for photojournalistic requirements

• illustrating nature of a business or organization through the production of a photographic essay

Year two

During the second year, you'll refine your photographic skills with courses in:

• advanced digital imaging

• portraiture, commercial and industrial photography

• fine art photography

• illustrating a theme through a photographic thesis

• servicing the real-world photographic needs of a non-profit organization through a "major client project"

For more information on the program you can contact us at:

pht@nait.ca
780.491.3159

Or visit us at our Program Site