Colleges and Universities Offering Higher Certificate in Photography in South Africa
- Course Name: Higher Certificate in Photography(Photography)
- Major Subject: Photography
- Course Category: Certificate Courses
Higher Certificate in Photography offers aspiring photographers the essential skills and knowledge to kickstart their career in the dynamic world of photography. This comprehensive program equips students with a strong foundation in technical proficiency, composition and post-production techniques. Through hands-on practical training and theoretical studies, students develop expertise in various genres of photography including portrait, landscape, commercial and documentary photography.
Graduates of this program can pursue a range of exciting career opportunities such as:
1. Freelance Photographer
2. Studio Photographer
3. Photojournalist
4. Wedding Photographer
5. Fashion Photographer
6. Advertising Photographer
7. Event Photographer
8. Photo Editor
9. Photography Instructor
10. Fine Art Photographer
Institutions Offering Higher Certificate in Photography
The Independent Institute of Education,Vega, Pretoria
The following are the modules covered
(i) Introduction to Photography
(ii) Characteristics of Light
(iii) Introduction to Visual Communication for Photographers
(iv) Photographic Assignments
(v) Digital Imaging
(vi) Work Integrated Learning
(vii) Business Practice and Entrepreneurship
Entry requirements
(i) A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate admission- A minimum of 30 % for English is required is required; OR
(ii) A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Higher Certificate admission – A minimum of 40 % in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level, with a minimum of 30 % in either Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy, a minimum of 40% in Life Orientation and a minimum of 50% in four vocational subjects; OR
(iii) A Senior Certificate (SC) (without endorsement); OR
(iv) A Senior Certificate (Amended) ((SC(A)) with Higher Certificate admission; OR
(v) For international qualifications: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence with at least 30% or equivalent for English.
Fees: R62 500
Program duration: One year
Prestige Academy, Cape Town
Course Outline/Structure:
History of Photography
Introduction to Photography Theory
Image Creation, Composition & Enhancement (Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Lightroom)
Professional Practice
Applied Photography
Visual Communication
Experiential Learning
Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography , Stellenbosch
Course name: Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography
Mode of study: Full time
Program duration: One year.
Revolution Media Academy, Johannesburg
Course duration: 12 Months
Stadio Higher Education, Helderkruin
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