Earn Your Diploma in Professional Photograph
Program Highlights
Centre for Arts and Technology’s Diploma in Professional Photography is an engaging 12 month program where you’ll learn both the creative and professional aspects of modern photography. What may have started as a hobby for you, can be morphed into a creative and rewarding career in photography, capturing the important moments for your clients. Weddings, sporting events, editorial campaigns, the career possibilities are numerous! You’re looking for the best digital photography school with interactive, hands-on courses, to get you the skills you’ll need to make this your career!
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Our program covers a wide range of applied skills and knowledge necessary for success as a professional photographer, including:
- Basic to Advanced Studio Lighting
- Basic to Advanced Camera Operations
- Digital Imaging and Post Production
- An understanding of contemporary photographic trends and styles
- Industry-specific knowledge from an entrepreneurial viewpoint
- Photography industry awareness and best practices for the modern photographer
- Portfolio Production
Earn Your Diploma in
Professional Photography
Industry Connections
Professional Photographers as your Instructors and mentors.
Let’s Get You Working!
Well-rounded, focused curriculum to get you successfully working as quickly as possible.
Degree Pathway Options
Established pathway with University of Gloucestershire in England.
Top Tech
Latest technology, facilities and equipment in a dedicated Professional Photography studio-classroom.
Become a Professional Photographer
Where Our Alumni are Working
When you’re backed by exceptional curriculum and an education team focused on your success and individuality, the future of employment is bright. Here are just a few studios and organizations where you’ll find our award-winning Design Alumni thriving.
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Why the Best Choose Us
We understand that choosing a post-secondary school is a big decision that usually involves input from some of the most important people in your life. Tuition considerations, support after graduation and key industry connections – these are all part of choosing the best graphic and web design school for you.
Here are a few reasons why you’ll be happy you chose Centre for Arts and Technology:
Hands-on, employment-focused education.
Employment-focused programs delivering the soft skills you need for lasting career success and hands-on experience with the latest, industry-standard technology. Your career starts here!
Personalized support from start to finish.
Financial guidance? We’ve got you covered. Career advice after graduation? We wouldn’t have it any other way. You’re more than a student number to us. We create a personalized experience that you won’t get anywhere else.
More one-on-one time with your Instructors and mentors.
Small class sizes mean you get more facetime and critical feedback from your education team, to achieve real growth and success.
Quality you can fact-check.
Centre for Arts and Technology holds a full designation through Education Quality Assurance and the Private Training Institutions Branch. You’ll only get the best at Centre for Arts and Technology.
Quarter Descriptions
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The best part of the Digital Filmmaking program at Centre for Arts and Technology was getting to learn from real film industry professionals. It helped me in every way to see what mistakes I should not make in real life in the industry. I didn’t get jobs immediately after graduation, but I continued to build my portfolio, and took contracts that started to lead to jobs. I’ve since started my …
As a mature student, I had a fair bit of experience with websites and creating print pieces, but I knew there were some large holes in my skill set. When I reviewed Centre for Arts and Technology’s program, it offered a solid core of the technical skills I wanted to learn, but also touch on areas like photography, video, audio, law, and otherwise, that are complimentary skills that I can …
Centre for Arts and Technology provided the facilities and instruction I needed to acquire a job in the ever-changing world of audio/video. The instructors went “over and above” helping me gain the skills I needed to succeed and here I am a month before graduation with a full-time job in my field….
I’m extremely happy that I took the VHA course and pursued a career in animal care. It has been a life-changing experience with lots of personal growth, and the knowledge I gained from this program has been essential in the field. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to follow a career path in animal care.
I’ve always had a passion for network security and Centre for Arts and Technology helped turn that passion into a career. My instructors were very knowledgeable and professional. They all had real world experience that I was able to draw on to better my learning and understanding of the career I was pursuing.
In late October 2007 I was biking to my nowhere job and I had an epiphany. Although I had a BA under my belt, I was going nowhere in my professional life. In fact, I was a call centre agent. I knew something had to change, and after looking at the economy and what jobs would best suit me I decided I would become a computer network administrator. I checked …
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you accept payments via e-transfer?
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Professional Photography Degree Pathways
Our
Post-Graduation Pathways
Our graduates boast exceptional employment stats, so a degree is not necessary to secure a career in professional photography. However, should you wish to further your education after graduation from our program, we have established pathways with BCIT and The University of Gloucestershire. For more information, book a time to speak with one of our Program Advisors or check out our Pathways page.
Financial Aid For The Diploma in Professional Photography
The Financial Guidance and
Support You Need
You have options available to you when it comes to financing your education with Centre for Arts and Technology. Our Finance team can answer any questions you may have on payment plans, bursaries and grants, and student loans. We believe in empowering people through education and proudly offer the support and guidance you need to ensure finances are not a barrier on your path to higher learning.