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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/24/2006 10:36:38 AM · #1

I'm not sure if this is the right place to be posting this or not but here I go. Next fall I would like to take a photography course, and one of the things that you need to have to get in is a portfolio of your pictures. What sort of images would make a good portfolio and make you get noticed. Below this is what all they require in the porfolio, and one of the things is showing an interest in photography over several years. That would be a problem for me because I only started to take pictures almost 3 years ago..unless I am misinterperating that. So if you were to/have taken a photography course what sort of images would you submit for a portfolio? Thanks so much for your help and advice!

Portfolio Requirements

Students applying to the program should submit a portfolio that exemplifies two key concepts:

1. Dedication
Prints (and/or other media) that show a history of interest and personal study in photography over a period of several years. Portfolio photographs may be from school and/or other related courses but at least five images should have been generated on the student�s personal initiative.
2. Exploration
Prints (and/or other media) that show the applicant has researched and practiced at least seven of the major photographic themes. Color photographs (and black and white if possible) of various subject matter i.e., landscape, nature detail, formal portraiture, wedding, candid portraiture, animal, still life, product, abstract, experimental technique, figure study, sports, news events, astronomy and architecture.

Prints in the portfolio must be a minimum size of 5 x 7 inches and presented neatly in a business folio or an album of good quality. Prints may also be presented mounted on board. Minimum number of prints is 12.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

08/24/2006 10:52:54 AM · #2

Advanced Class - you gotta have a portfolio before they'll teach you how to make one.

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

08/24/2006 11:19:11 AM · #3

This does not sound like a beginner's course.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

08/24/2006 11:32:30 AM · #4

Is this one class? or a program with several progressive classes?

You want to put your best work in it that fits the requirements. Generally what programs are looking for in entry portfolios is potential.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/24/2006 11:56:21 AM · #5

Here is the full details about it.

Photography and Digital Imaging

Photography & Digital Imaging offers professional level training for this challenging yet rewarding field. The program goal is to graduate students as photographers, assistant photographers and/or
Photoshop� technicians.

This program runs much like a large professional studio/lab. Some camera/general equipment (digital and analogue) is provided by the program for students in order to complete program requirements. Photography & Digital Imaging maintains a 16 workstation Mac lab with a variety of scanners and printers. In order to simulate a realistic environment many duties and responsibilities are managed by the students. These include: mixing chemistry, minor equipment maintenance, minor cleaning and facilities upkeep. Through workshops, self-study and practical application, students will learn both basic and advanced skills required for success in the field of photography.

Student training is enhanced by many workshops, guest photographers and opportunities for On-The-Job Training. The course places a strong emphasis on the business of photography, aspects of which include: specialty and general employment options, market research and marketing/self promotion for photographers, creative and technical standards and portfolio development. Students of Photography & Digital Imaging have significant opportunity to develop their self-motivation and personal initiative and are encouraged to pursue personal and paying assignments outside of regular program activities.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Credential Issued: Diploma, Photographer
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Program/courses by year

Year 1
Three week orientation period for introduction to facilities and program structure and goals. Basic level introductory workshops and lectures to technical skills: camera/lens operation,exposure, light meters and film considerations, black and white processing and printing, color photography and printing, studio photography (tungsten and electronic flash), introduction to large format
photography and introduction to digital imaging. Students also develop skills related to understanding the qualities of images and assessment/evaluation (critique) of images.

Professional Studies, Photographic Technique I, Black and White Darkroom I, History and Design I, Photographic Technique II, Black and White Darkroom II, Studio Photography (tungsten) I, Photography Concepts, Location and Studio Lighting (flash) I, Studio Photography II, Colour I, Colour II, View Camera I, Digital Imaging I, Entrepreneurship I.

Year 2
The final year has four main components: digital imaging, graphic design, business and marketing and portfolio development. The outcomes of year two should be tangible, in the form of a
professional level portfolio, a business and marketing plan, promotional mailers and business cards. Students in the second year have more skill development time available in order to fine tune
their skills and to define their specialty of choice within the photographic field.

View Camera II, Location Lighting II, History and Design II, Digital Imaging II, Digital Imaging III, Entrepreneurship II, Entrepreneurship III, Professional Development I, Professional Development II.

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

08/24/2006 12:03:46 PM · #6

This information is from a website? Is this a degree granting college or university?

Be very careful of profit-making trade schools.

08/24/2006 12:05:24 PM · #7

//www.hollandc.pe.ca/FactSheets/Photography&DigitalImaging.htm

There's the website. It looks like a good place to me... And it says that you get a diploma.

Message edited by author 2006-08-24 12:05:47.

ralph

Nikon Z9

08/24/2006 12:18:48 PM · #8

Originally posted by bex85:

//www.hollandc.pe.ca/FactSheets/Photography&DigitalImaging.htm

There's the website. It looks like a good place to me... And it says that you get a diploma.

yes looks like a good Collage - the program also looks reasonable

my suggestion would be to take your best 20+ images get 8x10's made
then ask opinions for inclusion into your portfolio

try to have breadth of images (out of the topics above) as well as attempt to demonstrate growth (don't include old poor images but some that are more recent that are far better ;)
take the 12-15 best (other peoples opinions as well as you own)
try to cull any obvious bad shots from consideration

(remember the people looking at your portfolio will have to look at severl dozen if not hundreds so you want to standout so 'out of the box' shots are ok as long as there are more standard shots ..

(Again IMO)