dawson college cinema photography
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Dawson College - Cinema & Photography
Section titled “Dawson College - Cinema & Photography”Back to: montreal-film-schools-master-list
Institution Overview
Section titled “Institution Overview”Long-standing English public college
- Multiple photography programs (Professional Photography, Commercial Photography AEC)
- Cinema, Video & Communications profile
- Hands-on training emphasis
- Public college = potentially more accessible/flexible than university programs
Contact Information
Section titled “Contact Information”| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| General Admissions | admissions@dawsoncollege.qc.ca |
| AEC Programs | aec@dawsoncollege.qc.ca |
| Phone | 514-933-3771 (AEC Office) |
| Address | 3040 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC H3Z 1A4 |
| Website | www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca |
Programs Relevant to Baseworks
Section titled “Programs Relevant to Baseworks”- Cinema, Video & Communications Profile - Video documentation relevant
- Professional Photography - HIGHLY RELEVANT
- Hands-on training approach
- Portfolio development focus
- Commercial Photography (AEC) - HIGHLY RELEVANT
- AEC = Attestation d’études collégiales (focused career training)
- Commercial context = understands client work
Why This is Priority #3
Section titled “Why This is Priority #3”- Multiple photography programs - Two distinct photography tracks
- Hands-on training emphasis - Practical experience vs. purely academic
- Commercial photography track - Students understand client-based work
- Public college - Potentially more flexible collaboration structures
- AEC program - Career-focused students may be interested in paid/portfolio work
- English-language - Simpler initial communication
Critical Timing Note
Section titled “Critical Timing Note”⚠️ Application deadline: March 1st for Fall 2026 semester
This timing is BEFORE our program period (March-June 2026), so:
- Current students (Winter 2026 semester) most accessible
- May need to contact BEFORE March for current student pool
- Fall 2026 students won’t be enrolled during our documentation period
Outreach Plan
Section titled “Outreach Plan”Template to Use
Section titled “Template to Use”email-department-chairs or posting-job-board
Contact Strategy
Section titled “Contact Strategy”Option 1: General admissions inquiry forwarded to department Option 2: AEC program office (more career-focused students) Option 3: Request department chair contact from admissions
Recommended: Start with AEC office given commercial photography focus
Personalization Notes
Section titled “Personalization Notes”- Emphasize hands-on training alignment with practical documentation work
- Mention commercial photography program specifically (client work context)
- Note portfolio development for distinctive content (movement methodology)
- Reference flexible collaboration models (compensation/credit/portfolio)
Follow-up Strategy
Section titled “Follow-up Strategy”- Initial contact (before March 1st to access current students)
- Request photography department chair contact
- Ask about student job board access
- Inquire about AEC practicum opportunities
- Request posting on internal boards
- Follow up 7-10 days if no response
Timing Considerations
Section titled “Timing Considerations”| Semester | Enrollment Period | Relevance to Our Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Currently enrolled | ✅ Available for March-June documentation |
| Fall 2026 | Applications due March 1 | ❌ Not enrolled during our program period |
Action: Contact ASAP to reach Winter 2026 students
Outreach Log
Section titled “Outreach Log”| Date | Action | Contact | Result | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- College students may have more availability than university students
- AEC students are career-focused = potentially more interested in professional collaboration
- Commercial photography background = understands client needs and professional expectations
- Multiple photography programs = larger potential pool
- Public college = may have different budget expectations than private institutions
Related Contacts:
- concordia-university-mel-hoppenheim-school-of-cinema - University-level, photography BFA
- uqam-ecole-des-medias - French-language, cinematography focus
- montreal-film-schools-master-list - Full directory
Project: photography-videography-outreach-2026
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