About Professional Photography Certificate in North Island College

Develop advanced photography and media skills to advance your career as a professional photographer. 

You will gain technical expertise in post-production, editing and output, motion capture, digital asset management and presentation platforms to qualify for work in photographic studios, newspapers, magazines, museums and government.

In the fall semester you will learn colour theory, design and composition, introductory studio lighting and digital imaging.

During the winter and spring semesters, you will expand your skills as you learn specialty applications such as portraiture, advertising photography, editorial and photojournalism, post-production and digital asset management.

Gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of photography as you participate in field trips to diverse locations and take part in work experience where you will complete a major client project.

By your final semester, you will have completed an industry-evaluated portfolio project that showcases your photographic talent and technical skill.

Career Opportunities

Graduate with NIC’s Professional Photography certificate and gain the advanced technical skills required to work professionally in a variety of fields like photojournalism, advertising, wedding photography and more. Follow your passion and graduate with the tools to build your future in photography.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5).
• TOEFL iBT: 80 overall with no subsection less than 19.
• PTE:  Academic 54 overall with no component less than 46.

North Island College Highlights

North Island College Cost of Attendance

Students can save over 10,000 CAD by taking admission for the first year in NIC and then transferring to another university. The fees for international students differ from that of domestic students, the breakdown of the estimated cost of fees is given below.