The Course List displayed here is for the most recent version of the program only.
Current students should always consult their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on myDawson.
Term 1
Course Number
Course Name
C - L - H
Hrs
Concentration
510-194-DW
Image and Ideas
1 - 3 - 1
60
Description:
This Term 1 course focuses on developing an understanding of the relationship between form and content. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, elements, and principals of 2D organization and will make photographic works that explore compositional structures in relationship to assigned themes. Works by well-known historic and contemporary photographers will be examined each week during in-class presentations and students will become familiar with the basic terms and vocabulary required to discuss photographic works. Homework assignments will focus on developing content through compositional structures and through-the-lens framing. Assignments will be examined each week during in-class critiques. This course establishes a basis for future visual production in Term 2 courses.
570-104-DW
Photo Studio I
2 - 4 - 2
90
Description:
This course introduces students to seeing photographically, to the foundations of photographic composition, to lighting basics and to photographing in studio and on location.
570-115-DW
Camera Works
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course focuses on the fundamental technical aspects of professional digital cameras, including primary camera controls, effective exposure management and photographic image aesthetics.
570-124-DW
Digital Lab I
2 - 3 - 1
75
Description:
This digital lab course introduces students to the Mac operating system & network environment, basic file management and the basics of image editing. Students are taught how to prepare images for print and use on a network.
570-135-DW
Photo Technologies
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
Photo Technologies is a theoretical and practical survey of the history of photography looking at its various processes and technological evolutions. The course explores the impact that these changes had on the art and technique of the time and, wherever possible, students do related to hands-on projects from cyanotypes and making pinhole cameras to processing silver-based analogue materials. The goal is to appreciate the breadth of photography and see parallels and references that are often found in the work of contemporary photographers.
570-144-DW
Photo Occupation
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
This course looks at the nature and diversity of the photographic profession. The various specializations within the field of commercial photography are explored to reveal their unique demands and characteristics.
This course is intended to introduce students to the creative potential of form and content. Students will use a range of image making strategies through projects that use both photography and hands-on art making. Design elements and principles will be explored through various media with an emphasis on research methods. Students will develop a creative and critical approach to art making that will enhance their photography practice.
570-204-DW
Photo Studio II
2 - 4 - 2
90
Description:
This course continues to explore the nature and control of studio lighting and photographic composition, with an emphasis on studio tabletop and portrait photography.
570-215-DW
Camera and Motion
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
Students will learn to use intermediate features of their cameras and will learn to apply advanced camera techniques in order to maximize image quality. Moving from still images to video, students will complete shooting exercises most weeks in order to practice techniques and skills learned in class.
570-225-DW
Digital Lab II
2 - 4 - 1
90
Description:
Digital Lab 2 extends the introduction to digital image management and editing techniques. These are balanced with an understanding of concepts and methodology.
570-364-DW
Commercial Photographic Styles
2 - 1 - 1
45
Description:
This course examines the work of seminal commercial photographers from the advent of mass-market picture magazines to the present. Emphasis will be on significant editorial and advertising photographers as well as the development of concepts, styles, techniques and approaches to lighting.
General Education
603-10x-DW
English 102 or 103
2 - 2 - 3
60
Please see the English Department's offering of courses for:
This 90-hour hands-on course prepares students to set up and use studio lighting equipment for still life and portrait photography. More specifically, students will learn lighting techniques through research, lectures, demonstrations, critiques and applying these techniques to still life, portrait photography and videography.
570-315-DW
Visual Journalism
1 - 2 - 3
45
Description:
This 45-hour course focuses on visual journalism which encompasses lens-based imagery in the photojournalistic and documentary traditions. Ethics, the law and humanitarian approaches to journalism will be discussed and students will shoot images and video on the themes of features, news, sports and self-directed documentary projects.
570-325-DW
Digital Lab III
2 - 5 - 1
105
Description:
This 105-hour course is designed to further enrich the students’ technical ability by introducing them to advanced image editing techniques using industry standard software. Students will work with both still and video editing. In this course, students will retouch and enhance images produced in Photo Studio 3 and Photo Location 1. They will also print, allowing them to evaluate their work in hard copy and better appreciate the intricate balance associated with the photographic process. Students will also be introduced to video editing, learning how to sequence, colour balance along with integrating sound. Software currently reviewed and covered in this course: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
570-354-DW
Photo Location I
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of location photography including strategies to manage available light and to blend portable flash with ambient sources. The photography of location portraits, architecture and interiors are the primary focus of this intermediate level course.
570-474-DW
Professional Practices I
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
This course introduces students to the fundamental business and management practices of professional freelance photographers.
General Education
603-10x-DW
English 102 or 103
2 - 2 - 3
60
Please see the English Department's offering of courses for:
This intermediate course furthers the student's understanding and effective use of studio flash systems for portraits, fashion, and other studio-based people photography.
570-415-DW
Innovations in Image Making
2 - 2 - 2
60
Description:
This course furthers students' understanding of photography by allowing them to work with techniques and concepts suited for developing and producing self-directed work with an emphasis placed on historical to modern processes.
570-424-DW
Digital Lab IV
2 - 4 - 1
90
Description:
This course continues to explore intermediate level digital editing techniques, concepts and strategies. Production level workflow techniques will be introduced.
570-454-DW
Photo Location II
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course deals with the technical and aesthetic essentials of professional photographic work in location photography. The course looks at editorial portraiture, wedding photography and the photography of various social and corporate events as well as photography for industrial and scientific clients.
570-464-DW
Concepts in Commercial Photography
1 - 2 - 1
45
Description:
This course deals with the concept-based approach to commercial photographic work. Students will do research and work with the creative process to explore meaning and concept, while producing commercially oriented photographs.
This course explores advanced studio lighting and photographic techniques as well as the shooting of a short commercial video. The course works in tandem with Photo Production 1 to provide technical support in the specific fields of commercial photography chosen by the students in their Photo Production I course.
570-524-DW
Digital Lab V
1 - 4 - 1
75
Description:
This digital editing course continues the development and refinement of advanced level digital image editing while furthering the integration and practices of image management with an emphasis is on production level practices and techniques. The course also includes an introduction to video production and editing techniques.
570-584-DW
Photo Production I
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This is the first of two portfolio-based courses where students work on developing an advanced level photographic portfolio in a chosen field of professional photography.
570-594-DW
Production Printing I
1 - 2 - 3
45
Description:
This course works in tandem with Photo Production I and introduces printing strategies and workflow strategies that enhance the quality and speed of photographic digital printing.
570-596-DW
Promotion Design I
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course introduces students to the main principles of layout design and typography. Print based promotion materials and business identity materials will be produced.
570-674-DW
Professional Practices II
1 - 2 - 2
45
Description:
This is the 2nd course in the program associated specifically with business practices related to freelance professional photography. Students will continue to examine marketing strategies and methods, offers of service, the process of negotiating with clients and professional relationships.
General Education
345-BXH-DW *
Applied Ethics in Humanities
3 - 0 - 3
45
Please see the Humanities Department's offering of Applied Ethics (345-BXH-MQ) courses.
The description for this course is not available at this time.
570-604-DW
Photo Studio VI
1 - 3 - 1
60
Description:
This course addresses additional advanced lighting and photographic techniques. The course provides customized technical support in the specific fields of commercial photography chosen by the students in their Photo Production ll course.
570-625-DW
Digital Lab VI
2 - 3 - 2
75
Description:
This final digital lab course emphasizes production level digital file processing and management. Students search out and share effective custom digital solutions and strategies to enhance their portfolio work.
570-664-DW
Promotion Design II
2 - 4 - 1
90
Description:
This course is a continuation of Promotion Design I, and introduces additional techniques and principles for print and web promotional material. Students learn to design, produce and manage a basic commercial photographic website.
570-684-DW
Photo Production II
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course is the second of two portfolio-based courses. This course supports the design, management and production of individual student portfolios as well as the coordination and production of a major graduation group exhibition.
570-694-DW
Production Printing II
1 - 2 - 3
45
Description:
This course is tied to Photo Production ll and further elaborates on printing strategies and workflow options that enhance the quality and speed of photographic digital printing. Students are also introduced to advanced and specialized printing options.
