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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

FACULTY OF ANIMATION, ARTS & DESIGN

Honours Bachelor of
Program Code: PBAAP
Full-Time | Trafalgar Road Campus | 4 yrs
(8 semesters)

Photography
Sheridan offers the only business-focused professional photography
degree program in Canada, and one of the best in North America.

Master the practice of professional photography.

A professional Outstanding industry Contemporary

photography education
This program prepares you for a
professional photography career in the
dynamic communications industries. In
your photography classes, you’ll create
conceptually, visually and technically
compelling photographs and films, and
explore photography’s expressive potential
in existing and emerging fields. You’ll be
ready for the changing global and digital
business world.
reputation
For over 40 years, Sheridan’s photography
program has had an outstanding industry
reputation. Our business connections rank
Sheridan as one of the top photography
schools, and happily hire our students for their
internships. During your internship, you’ll
have the chance to work with and learn from
experienced photography professionals and gain
experience to launch your photography career.
technologies
Our digital photography technology is the
best in Canada and among the best in North
America. Our state-of-the-art photography
equipment and facilities include the latest
industry-standard cameras (professional
DSLR, medium- and large-format digital
cameras), advanced studio/location lighting,
colour-managed computer labs and software
like Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, Premiere
Pro and Capture One.

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or
equivalent, including these required courses:
• One English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Photography program begin their
plus photography careers as assistants or freelance photographers, and then work their way
• One senior-level Visual Arts credit at the (M) into full-time employment or operate their own studios.
or Open level
• Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT AREAS
• Minimum 65% overall average Advertising photography Industrial and architectural photography
or
Corporate photography Magazine photo editing
• Two semesters of postsecondary education
including required courses with minimum 65% Fashion and editorial photography Photojournalism
overall average
Image bank photo editing Public relations and event photography
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of
their previous academic achievement (the average
of their six highest senior-level credits, including
required courses), and the results of their portfolio,
questionnaire and participation in an information
session. There is a portfolio assessment fee.
Applicants who do not meet the admission
requirements for this program will be assessed
and advised individually and may be considered for
other, related programs.
Ministry Consent
Sheridan has been granted consent by the Ministry
of Advanced Education and Skills Development
to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term
starting June 12, 2017. Sheridan will ensure that
Courses
all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM
Photography program during the period of consent
will have the opportunity to complete the program Studio Practice: Light History of Advertising Photography
within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned Introduction to Portraiture: Illustrative Portraiture: Fashion
during the period of consent remain valid, even if Subject and Light and Corporate
Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn
in the future. Prospective students are responsible Introduction to Media Photography Studio Practice: Fashion
for satisfying themselves that the program and
the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g.
acceptable to potential employers, professional
licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
Refer to the website for full admission
requirements. Note: See website for specific terms and course listings.

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