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Higher Certificate in Photography
This specialised higher certificate programme is aimed at individuals seeking a vocational career in photography.
The course is designed with a balance of practical, theoretical and artistic components, which facilitates the enhancement of creative thinking and academic growth.
Advances in digital technologies with regard to photography, web-design, graphic design and associated disciplines have spearheaded the convergence of these previously disassociated fields. This has created a need for establishing an entry-level programme for prospective photographers.
Programme Breakdown
The Higher Certificate in Photography will provide students with the required competencies necessary to be effective in careers such as:
- Professional photographic assistance
- Photographic retail representatives
- Social and events photography
- Newspaper
- Magazines and publication photography
- Graphic and web design photography; photographic lab assistance and management
The programme will thus meet the needs of students by providing a solid grounding in photographic theory and practice. By doing this in a higher education context and not as a training programme, students will be provided with the necessary theory, critical thinking and reflective skills that will differentiate them from those that are simply technically trained to take photographs.
- Introduction to Photography: Theory and Techniques
- Characteristics of Light: Theory and Techniques
- Introduction to Visual Communication for Photographers
- Photographic Assignments: Theory and Application
- Digital Imaging
- Business Practice and Entrepreneurship
The experiential learning component is aimed at simulating a real-life workplace situation. The purpose of the experiential component is to increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify the role of the photographer in the workplace. In addition, students are required to assemble a portfolio. The portfolio is a showcase of their best work and can be viewed by prospective clients and employers.
Contact Vega now if you are interested in the Higher Certificate in Photography Course or view the National School of Photography website.
