If I choose to go the photography route, the quickest route is to get a diploma in photographic technology at Nait. Photographic Technology: This is a 2 year program that gives practical, hands-on approach to learning about photography, which is what I need. With the program, there are opportunities to interact with industry professionals through guest lectures, field trips, practicums and participation in professional association activities. The graduation employment rate is 90%. The tuition and fees are as follows: Tuition: $1,883 Mandatory Fees: $479 Books, Supplies and Fees: $9,655 Academic Requirements: Competitive average is 65% Grade 12 english (30-1,30-2,30-3) Math 20-1 or 20-2 Also, a career investigation is also required to go along with the application.
Photojournalism: If I want to go into photojournalism, Grant MacEwan University offers a degree in journalism. This program will give me skills in writing, research and reporting. The graduation employment rate is about 50%. Tuition: $2508 Mandatory Fees: $553 Books and Supplies: $864 (All of these numbers are for one term. This program can be completed in 2 or 3 years depending on how many classes taken per term. The costs above are based on 4 classes in a term.) Academic Requirements: Minimum 65% overall average English 30-1 4 other subjects, from group A,B,C or D courses. The list can be found at the button below:
Also, all applicants must meet an english language proficiency standard. That can be done with proof of completing high school in Canada via an official transcript. Lastly, a writing assessment must be completed with the application and a minimum of 65% must be achieved on that assessment to be granted admission.