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DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates are employable as: • photographers • assistants They will have technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to work in: • photojournalism • weddings • portraits • public relations Industry areas requiring skills in digital photography and imaging include: • advertising • graphic design • fine art • government • hospitals Business and technical skills will also provide graduates with a variety of opportunities in the photo wholesale and retail sales sector. FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of DPAI may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). PLEASE NOTE Visit our website (see URL at left) for information regarding equipment requirements. GeorgianCollege.ca/DPAI DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING DPAI This program provides students with both the technical and visual communication skills required for a variety of careers related to photography and imaging. The three main areas of focus are digital capture, imaging technologies and entrepreneurial skills. Students use industry-standard hardware and software to capture and manipulate images in a way that demonstrates their skill and creativity. Students learn how to integrate digital imaging techniques with the fundamentals of photography in order to create images that communicate effectively and meet the needs of clients. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,144.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates: • are prepared to enter specific art and design diploma programs • have the fundamental skills and knowledge that form the foundation for future studies in design or visual arts • have undertaken a wide variety of art and design related studies, enabling them to discern their particular strengths and preferences • make informed choices for future career paths GeorgianCollege.ca/AADF ART AND DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS AADF This program provides a solid foundation in art and design. It also provides the opportunity for students to assess which areas of visual arts are most appropriate to their individual abilities. Effective research, problem solving and conceptualization skills are developed to nurture talents and prepare students for future studies in art and design. The range of courses provides an opportunity to learn new skills and refine existing skills. The portfolio developed in this program is valuable when applying to specialized art or design programs. ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie STARTS JANUARY: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,036.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • retouchers in studios, labs and media production • commercial photography • digital imaging • police • libraries • museums • galleries 54 GeorgianCollege.ca