We’ve put our over 37 years of experience in teaching photography towards creating our Professional Photography Diploma Program
Photography to the amateur is recreation, to the professional it is work, and hard work too, no matter how pleasurable it may be. --Anon.
Photography is undeniably the most popular and influential form of visual art media and is used by an extremely diverse range of people as the most effective way of communicating their message to the world. Each student is invited to expand their sense of visual awareness, unleash creativity, and produce images that they will be proud to put in a portfolio, exhibit, or sell to a prospective client.
© Jess Gibson, Diploma Program 2009-2010The design of our full time diploma program guides students planning to become professional photographers. We are proud of the depth and breadth of our program content. The curriculum uses studio, location, darkroom, and digital imaging assignments to help students hone their technical mastery and explore their creative ambitions in the dynamic medium of photography. Maintaining our high standards, all of the courses at Focal Point are taught by working professionals who tap from their experience and on-the-job knowledge to educate students on how to get the most out of their cameras. Class sizes are often at a 12 student maximum and the mixture of classroom, field trip, and workshops offer students a low teacher/student ratio and ensures an excellent education.
We at Focal Point are excited to provide the means for individuals to begin careers and immerse themselves in the inspirational and ever-changing world of professional photography.
Take a look at what some of our past students have to say about us:
"Thank you & your staff for all the hard work. This program has given me the tools I need to advance in my photography business."
"I'm impressed at the amount of knowledge I've gained in such a short [period of] time..."
"Great selection of teaching staff, with reputable experience, who know how to teach Photography."
"I was in the first full time course. It had to be one of the best years of my life. I learned so much, met the best people and took 8 million photos. Loved it!"
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Our Full Time Diploma program starts September 19, 2011 with classes running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in three, 13-week semesters. Contact us today to schedule an interview. The Diploma program is HST Free and Tax Deductible