The Photography Foundations Intensive is a bundle of three Open Education courses perfect for beginning photographers eager to develop their creativity while gaining essential technical skills. The program is flexible, allowing students to complete it entirely online, onsite, or through a mix of both formats.
Completing the Photography Foundations Intensive equips you with strong technical abilities, refined visual sensibilities, and the artistic inspiration needed for making and presenting powerful imagery.
Topics of study include:
- Camera operation
- Photographic theory
- Composition and visual literacy
- Organizing and selecting pictures
- Digitally processing images
- Creative usage of light
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand and practice the technical aspects of image-making
- Develop your creativity and visual comprehension
- Manage your digital workflow and enhance your images effectively using Adobe software
Special Benefits:
- Official ICP digital certificate (see requirements below)
- $150 total savings after completing all courses
- Exclusive early registration period before each term
Framework & Courses
This program includes three mandatory courses covering the technical and creative foundations of photography.
Required courses (successfully complete all of the following courses):
- Photography I: The Camera (online or onsite)
- Photography II: Image and Workflow (online or onsite)
- Photography III: Project and Portfolio (online or onsite)
Most courses range between 5-10 meetings. Click on ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ for a list of next available classes including dates, course descriptions, faculty, and tuition (fees are presented before discount).
Important Notes
- All courses need to be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses).
- Mandatory courses should be taken in order.
- Registration in this program is allowed retroactively after completing the first of the Required Courses.
Prerequisites
No prior photography experience is needed for the Photography Foundations Intensive. Students must meet the prerequisites of each course they register for as part of the program. A camera capable of shooting RAW files (DSLR or mirrorless) is required.
Tuition
Enrollment to the Photography Foundations Intensive is open throughout the year. Once enrolled, students may select their preferred courses (see ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ above). Use the ‘Enroll in Intensive’ button below to submit your online application form (no preparations are needed).
Depending on students’ course selection, the total tuition can range between $1230–$1520 and includes:
• A non-refundable registration fee of $300
• The discounted fees of the selected and studied courses. Courses’ fees range between $435–$550 and enrolled students receive $150 discounts on each of their courses (total discount of $450).
Certification
Students must pass all required courses before receiving ICP certification. All courses must be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses). Once a student completes the requirements, a request for the certificate should be submitted using the button below.
Contact
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