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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course is an introduction to hands-on digital photography and the image optimization processes. The course is designed to provide an emphasis on effective composition, core principles of photography and meaningful photographic contents for web, print and mobile applications. Students will learn how to plan and shoot photos; use DSLR or their own cameras; and explore techniques on lighting, optics, and image management/storage. Other topics include, HDR images, panoramic photos and processing camera RAW files. Students will be assessed by a combination of group and individual projects and a final exam.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.5

Domestic fees

$353.59

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of MDIA 2099 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 67191

Duration

Tue May 14 - Tue Jun 18 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 67191
  • Domestic fees $353.59
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 14 - Jun 18 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Mark Whitehead

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$353.59

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. MDIA 1099 Photography 1 must be completed before registering into MDIA 2099 Photography 2. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Review and apply professional protocols regarding commercial photography.
  • Develop an understanding of the business of photography and working professionally in today's competitive industry.
  • Operate technical features of DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
  • View and operate a variety of lenses and how this will change image composition and creative application.
  • Manipulate light sources and recognize how light modifiers can control and alter both artificial and natural light.
  • Analyze different lighting designs to create unique imagery.
  • Plan, setup and execute photography assignments for new media applications (print, web, video and mobile).
  • Mange digital content and file storage professionally with redundant measures.

Effective as of Fall 2020

Related Programs

Photography 2 (MDIA 2099) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Digital Photography
    Statement of Completion Part-time
  2. Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Media Techniques for Business
    Certificate Part-time

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