Photography Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of photography.

Join more than 3,000 students who started their photographic journey at Langara. Ready to take your photography beyond snapshots? Start here to build real skills, grow your creative confidence, and learn to capture compelling images from day one.

What you’ll learn

•    Gain confidence with your camera and essential technical skills.
•    Generate stronger and more original ideas.
•    Tell powerful visual stories.
•    Learn about lighting, composition, storytelling, and create a connection to place and space.
•    Explore post-production techniques.
•    Thoughtfully discuss and critique photographs through the lenses of Indigenization and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Then pick electives to round out your skills in creative practice, business, and communications.

Who this program is for

•    New Langara students who are unsure which program to take.
•    Students interested in a career in photography who do not yet have the experience to enter the Professional Photography Diploma Program.
•    Students who previously took the Continuing Studies photography program at Langara.
•    Students who have just bought a camera and want to learn the basics.
•    Camera club members looking for formal education in photography.

Hands-on learning

Hands on learning happens every day. Students use cameras, tripods and specialty photographic equipment for their assignments. The learning is often practical in nature rather than theoretical, and book learning gives way to doing. 

Program structure 

Complete a total of 15 credits for this citation: three required courses (9 credits) and six credits of electives. The minimum duration is two semesters.

Visit the 'Courses' tab for more details.