Centre High Career Pathways - Digital Photography

Course Description:

Students enrolled in this course will develop the skills necessary to take eye-catching photos. These skills include but are not limited to: correctly using digital cameras, knowing what each of the settings on a camera does, how to compose a good photo, lighting a scene and editing photos in Photoshop and Lightroom CC. Students will be able to take photos in a variety of locations around the school and the downtown area.

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Modules Included:

COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1205: Photography – Introduction
COM1215: Photography – Exposure
COM2205: Photography – Composition
COM1275: Photography - Digital Processing 1
COM3205: Photography – Lighting
COM3225: Photography – Color
COM3235: Photography - Black & White Digital Techniques
COM3275: Photography – Digital Processing 2
COM3245: Photography – Outdoors
COM3910: Photography – COM Project D

Earn up to 11 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers Related to this Course:

Professional Photographer - Specialize in areas like weddings, portraits, or commercial photography.
Photojournalist - Work for newspapers, magazines, or news websites to capture and report on current events.
Fashion Photographer - Shoot photos for fashion magazines, advertisements, or designers.
Wildlife Photographer - Capture images of animals and nature for publications or conservation efforts.
Sports Photographer - Cover sports events, capturing action shots for media outlets or sports organizations.
Event Photographer - Photograph events such as conferences, corporate gatherings, or concerts.
Travel Photographer - Travel the world to capture landscapes, cityscapes, and cultures for publications or stock photography.
Fine Art Photographer - Create artistic photography to exhibit in galleries or sell to collectors.
Commercial Photographer - Take photographs for commercial use in advertising, product placement, and business promotions.
Real Estate Photographer - Specialize in photographing properties for real estate listings or architectural publications.

Aerial Photographer - Use drones or helicopters to capture photographs from the air, often for real estate, filmmaking, or mapping.
Forensic Photographer - Work with law enforcement to document crime scenes and evidence.
Scientific Photographer - Take detailed photographs for scientific or medical research and documentation.
Editorial Photographer - Work for magazines and websites to illustrate articles with relevant photography.
Stock Photographer - Create images that can be licensed through stock photography agencies.
Photo Editor - Work in the publishing industry to select, edit, and position photographs.
Cinematographer - Operate cameras for movies and television, which often starts with a foundation in photography.
Photo Retoucher - Specialize in digitally enhancing photos post-production for various purposes.
Photography Instructor - Teach photography skills at schools, workshops, or through online platforms.
Photo Agency Professional - Work at or run a photography agency that represents photographers and sells their work.

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Grant MacEwan University:

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University of Alberta:

Alberta University of the Arts:

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