Overview
The part-time Digital Photography Statement of Completion offers essential skills in photo production and image optimization across just 4 courses. You'll master content creation using DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, and smartphones, along with image manipulation and software applications like Adobe Photoshop.
Eye-catching images visually represent a business’s brand and products, as greater emphasis is placed on marketing using social media platforms such as Instagram. As a result, the digital world is growing rapidly, with increasing demand for skills in:
- content creation, using DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras and new smartphones;
- image manipulation; and,
- various software applications, particularly Adobe Photoshop.
The Digital Photography Statement of Completion provides you with skills in photo production and image optimization. The courses build your proficiency using digital cameras to capture images, and working with Adobe Photoshop to edit and optimize those images.
About the program
This program is designed for students who want to learn digital photography and photo manipulation.
- Four short courses to complete the statement
- Courses delivered on-campus and online
You have the option of completing a separate course in Digital Portfolio Development to learn how to create a professional portfolio that will showcase your photography work to prospective clients and employers.
Who should complete the Statement of Completion in Digital Photography?
This program might be right for you if:
- You want to expand your skillset as a creative communicator by gaining digital photography skills.
- You’re intrigued about the business of digital photography.
- You’d like to differentiate yourself by using compelling photography to create an online presence.
- You want to enhance your employability and professional capacity in areas such as graphic design and communications, marketing, social media and public relations, and mobile, web and print design.
You will work with industry instructors with real-world experience while taking advantage of flexible training through Flexible Learning.
What grads can do
With the applied training you receive throughout this BCIT Statement of Completion in Digital Photography, you will build a solid foundation in digital photography to add to your existing professional toolbox and enhance your career as a creative professional.
Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course, or work towards a credential — all at a pace that’s right for you.
Part-time courses are offered in a variety of scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring/Summer (April).
Recommended for success:
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
For information on English equivalencies, testing, and upgrading options, visit:
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Apply to program
Formal application to the Statement of Completion is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a Statement of Completion.Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Books & supplies
We recommend that students in the Digital Photography program have a MAC notebook or Windows PC. Costs for a computer will vary depending on the configuration chosen. Please see below for specifications.
| System Requirements for Digital Photography | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later or Apple® macOS® 10.13, 10.14 or later (64-bit Intel-based) |
| Processor | 64-bit Intel® or AMD® multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set |
| Memory | 8 GB minimum, 16 GB or higher recommended (32 GB for 4K media or higher) |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or
Quadro T1000 is recommended. or AMD Radeon Pro 555X or higher or Intel UHD Graphics 630 or higher |
| Storage | 250GB SSD or higher |
| Monitor | 1920 x 1080 or better |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Courses
Important Updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Class hours
Courses may be offered evenings and weekends.Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GDES 1275 | Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop | 3.0 | |
| MDIA 1099 | Photography 1 | 1.5 | |
| MDIA 2012 | Digital Darkroom | 1.5 | |
| MDIA 2099 | Photography 2 | 1.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 7.5 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
This program is offered on a course-by-course basis, allowing students the flexibility of completing courses in any order, provided that the prerequisites are completed. Students register for each course individually and may undertake studies in any term. Courses will be held in a computer lab.Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Contact Us
Linda Huang
Flexible Learning Program Assistant – Digital Arts, Media and Design
604-453-8284 | linda_huang@bcit.ca
Aimee Chung
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Digital Arts, Media and Design
604-453-8380 | aimee_chung@bcit.ca
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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