Experience the most important factor in becoming
a good photographer. There are apprenticeship
programs for photographers in a lot of the provinces.
An apprenticeship program is a good way to learn
some of the skills needed to become a photographer.
Apprenticeships generally last 2-3 years and have
classroom instructions and on-the-job training. In grades
11 and 12 you can go to a college to take a couple college
courses on photography. This will help you learn more about
how to be successful in the photography career.Co-op or work
study programs such as college courses are very useful.
Training in business or law might be useful for freelance
photographers, they should learn how to market their own work,
secure copyright protection, and negotiate with clients.
One of the programs you would be able to take in grade 11 or 12 is :
Photography: Lambton College. Sarnia, ON
Credential: Certificate
Length: Varies
Description:
This certificate/program will give photographers the skills they need in this career. By doing hands on assignments students will learn and improve their knowledge of the career. There are three choices of streams: Conventional 35mm, Digital and Darkroom. Students may pick one or 2 of these given. In doing this students will be required to complete 3 core courses, each one is about 20 hours in length. With this, they must take and complete 2 workshop courses as well.
Future courses will include: The Digital Darkroom, Presentation and Marketing, Photography for Weddings, and Photography for Portraits.
Program Costs: Free, but talk to your school about tuition and fees
Concentration: Conventional 35mm Photography, Digital Photography, Darkroom Photography
Delivery Method:
Offered through continuing education,
Part-time only
Ontario Time
Are you planning on taking art here at CASS? We have excellent photography classes, both black and white and digital! We just set up a portrait studio with state of the art lighting!
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