Applicants

Entry Portfolio Requirement

Our Program requires a portfolio submission as an entry requirement. The portfolio submission is a visual expression of interest in the Photography program. Applicants are encouraged to create their portfolio with any camera, including a cellphone.

Submit 5 photographs that best demonstrate your skill and style
Submited digitally. If your images only exist in a print format, use a good-quality scanner to convert images to a digital format.
When deciding which samples to select, subject matter and genre are your choice. We recommend a varied selection of images to showcase your photographic understanding of exposure and framing.
Feel free to digitally edit your images, but photo editing is not mandatory

For more inforamtion vist our Entry Porrtfolio Page

Photography Program Open House Presentation

Click image above to download the Open House Presentation

This is the current presentation we do at our Program and College Open Houses.

If you can not make it out to an Open House download this and give it a read, it covers:

Program Requirements
Program Overview
Classes
Alumni Profiles
Entry Portfolio Requirements

Want even more info visit our FAQ page.

Photography Program Virtual Tours

Photography Program Studios

This studio is a hands-on practical environment where you will learn basic to advanced lighting techniques and get to play with some of the latest light and grip gear. The studios are exclusive to the Photography Students and any six of the shooting spaces can be booked 24/7 for school and personal photo shoots during the school year. The studios are equipped with:

Lighting Flash Packs
Lighitng Modifiers
Backdrop
Grip Gear
Lighting Supports
And More!!

Take the vitual tour to see the space.

Click Image Above To Take The Photography Program Studio Virtual Tour

Photography Program Production Lab

The Production Lab is where you will take your digital images and make them tangible. All printing for the Program is covered so you will be able to explore a wide range of media to print on. The lab is exclusive to the Photography Students and is fully stocked with the latest in output devices:

Archival Inkjet Printers
Vinyl Printers
T-Shirt Printer & Press
Button Makers
Film Scanners
Mat Cutters
Print Viewing Booths
And More!!

Take the virtual tour to see the space.

Rob Lloyd – Alumnus Spotlight

I can say with confidence that the past two years studying in the photography program at Algonquin College have been the best educational years of my life thus far. Unsure of the path that I wanted to pursue, I knew that I was making the right choice for myself when I decided to switch into the program.

From learning the technical aspects of photography in the classroom to developing my creative skills in the studio, the program has done a remarkable job in preparing me for a career as a professional photographer.

With incredibly dedicated Faculty and Staff who are here to help you every step of the way and access to a vast amount and variety of professional gear, the Algonquin College photography program delivers a wonderful learning experience all while doing so in a positive and friendly environment.

Not only since beginning the program have I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about photography and multimedia, but most importantly I’ve also learned a great deal about myself as an artist. I’m immensely looking forward to the opportunities that the Algonquin College photography program has helped opened up for me and cannot wait to begin my journey as a photographer.

Web: roblloydphoto.com

All the video interviews above were shot and edited by Rob Lloyd!!

Katee Pederson – Alumnus Spotlight

I had applied at 4 other colleges in Southern Ontario but was unsold until my visit to Ottawa. After touring Algonquin and meeting with a professor from the program, I knew that this was the school I wanted to attend. The program was clearly established with knowledgable professors and a vast equipment room. Being able to borrow professional gear from the school at no extra cost proved to be extremely valuable throughout my time in the program.

I am able to enter the work field with plenty of experience using equipment that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford. I was also able to experiment with different types of cameras, from 4×5 view cameras (both film and with a digital back) to underwater DSLR’s. The main factor in my success, however, was the faculty. The professors have ample experience in the industry and know what to teach to give us an edge in such a competitive field. More importantly, they are dedicated to our success. Because of the smaller program size, they are able to get to know the students and give individual help and advice on anything from technical issues when lighting a set to opinions on branding for our future businesses.

The insight I gained from one on one meetings over the course of the program is invaluable. The professors are interested and invested in what we are doing, focused on giving us the tools we need to thrive upon graduation. Combined with comprehensive learning outcomes, this program is exactly what I needed to become a well rounded, competent photographer.

Web: kateepederson.com

First Year student Calvin Peters talks about his strongest image.

First Year student Grace Decastro talks about her strongest image.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This two-year diploma program is designed to train students to capture, create, and alter images demonstrating a professional level of craft and creativity in digital imaging. Digital knowledge and skills are integrated with the fundamentals of photography to emphasize the creation of images that communicate effectively, and meet the needs of a client.

Students will create a state of the art portfolio, as well as a web site, using high-end digital cameras to capture professional quality images that demonstrate their creative or technical skills and abilities. Our large photography studios are equipped with up-to-date continuous and electronic flash lighting systems, lighting booms, soft-boxes and professional backdrops.

Our networked, post-production computer labs are equipped with colour accurate monitors; film and flatbed scanners; ink-jet and laser printers; viewing booths; mounting press; and colour management systems which allow you to produce high-quality images using industry standard software.