Photography (BFA)

Why study Photography?

Photography blends artistic vision with technical skill. In our program, you’ll work across black-and-white analogue photography and contemporary digital practices. You’ll learn camera techniques, black-and-white darkroom printing, and advanced digital photography workflows, including colour image-making and professional printing processes.

Our upgraded digital facilities ensure you are trained with current tools and technologies, preparing you for today’s image-based world. Alongside technical training, you’ll also take courses that develop your critical thinking and visual language.

This program is available for Fall admission only.

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: DEC
  • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
• High School: C+
  • ACT or SAT is NOT required
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
  • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Additional requirements for admission

Applicants must submit additional requirements for admission directly to the department.

Photography portfolio

Your work

• Please include 15 to 20 images consisting of black-and-white and/or colour photographs.
• Your work should show evidence of both technical skill and conceptual development.

Letter of intent
Your letter of intent should be no longer than one page, written in English or French, and address the following:

• What are your reasons for applying to this program? Discuss the particular area(s) within the field of photography that interest you.
• Describe your educational background and any relevant experience. List all courses and workshops you have taken in photography (including where and when).
• Discuss the conceptual unity of the portfolio contents and the context in which the work was produced (for example, in a course, for a specific event or exhibit, as part of a self-directed study, etc.).
• What are your aspirations upon receiving your degree?

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

After your degree

Your degree can lead to many paths such as:

• Working as a practising artist
• Working in individual studio or community photo collectives
• Editorial and curatorial work
• Teaching
• Graduate studies