You will be working with traditional and historical darkroom processes alongside professional photographers in the only college level analogue photography program available in Ontario. We bring together renowned artistic and commercial photographers to teach you the creative processes that founded the art form. You will understand the fundamentals of traditional photographic image creation while you experiment with a variety of unique historical processes and today’s digital techniques. Discover how Cyanotype, Ambrotype and Van Dyke prints in combination with lighting effects and mixed-media images create compelling visual statements. Our studio courses, contemporary art photo theory courses and business course will prepare you to progress with your own photography practice or continue with your postsecondary studies. You’ll work in a fully-equipped black and white darkroom with professional-grade enlarging equipment and accessories such as negative carriers, easels and numerous lenses and filters. The studio features a variety of darkroom chemistry and equipment for developing black and white negatives. Create innovative photo shoots using a large selection of lighting equipment available in the dedicated space. Equivalent to two semesters of full-time study, our intensive 15-week certificate programs provide over 600 hours of hands-on studio time. Each week you will work alongside a different faculty member who brings their unique perspective and expertise within the discipline to the studio. Limited enrolment ensures you have access to equipment and time to interact with faculty. You will also benefit from the guidance of experienced studio technicians and extended hours in the studio after class.

Graduates establish their own photo studio businesses and work as freelance photographers and studio assistants. Many continue their education with advanced and specialized post-secondary studies.