You have a passion for photographic images. You're inspired by the art, cultures, and people of the world. You're attracted to the lines, forms, colours, and textures around you.

You have a visual imagination and a natural sense of design and composition. You're a keen observer—with a knack for anticipating a critical instant. You're artistic and technically minded. You have patience and are cool under pressure.

You want to be a professional photographer and an artist. Your goal is to work with the best and be the very best you can be. You want to express yourself and discover (or reveal) the world around you through your work.

You're hardworking and motivated. You're always willing to learn. You can get on with a project by yourself, or you can work with a team of other creative people. You take pride in your work. You don't give up easily. You're resourceful and reliable. You're open-minded, but you can express your own point of view.

Not many professions offer the sheer variety of work experienced by professional photographers. A career in photography is a fascinating mix of the methodically planned with the unexpected; of creative discipline and technical expertise; and of patience and split-second timing.

This comprehensive and highly practical two-year diploma program offers you the skills you need to become an accomplished photographer. We'll help you hone your talents; we'll facilitate your conceptual development and encourage you to find a personal vision of the world. You'll have the facilities and dedicated lecturing staff you need to become a skilled and technically competent professional. You'll be introduced to the multitude of commercial and artistic styles, genres, and fields of photography. Your entry into the industry will be initiated through industry liaison projects and guest lectures by experienced successful professionals.

With this diploma you'll be equipped and confident to work in industries as diverse as Television, print media, multimedia production, industrial design, commercial advertising, on film shoots or as a freelance photographer in news, wildlife, landscape, portrait, fashion and fine art.

DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Duration: 2 years

General Admission requirements:
NB: The fee quoted for yearly program tuition does not include costs for the text books and additional consumables that may be applicable to the program you wish to study. Please obtain a schedule of the estimated additional costs from The Registrar/Administration.