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Diploma in Photography (Level 5) (Online)
Diploma in Photography (Level 5) (Online)

Diploma in Photography (Level 5) (Online)

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  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • Applicants for this programme of study should have a keen interest and aptitude in photography, as evidenced by the portfolio required to be submitted for assessment by any applicant new to the programme of study. The portfolio should consist of 5-6 images showing the applicant’s skills in a variety of subjects and genres.
  • School Leavers
  • Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 3.
  • Mature Applicants
  • Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. 

English requirements:

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Cambridge English Examination – B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162.  No less than 154 in each skill
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level   b) Current: Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
  • Language Cert - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than merit in any band

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Course Information

Develop your photography skills with the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5). This introductory course will immerse you into the world of photography and help you develop essential skills for the industry or your hobby.

This diploma will provide the base that you need in digital photography and post-production to progress to advanced studies or employment in the photography industry.

You will learn:

  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Professional Practice
  • Digital Imaging
  • Photographic Design
  • Digital Photographic Portfolio
  • Auteur Studies
  • Media and Imagery

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Compulsory

  • Introduction to Digital Photography (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Digital Post Production (15 credits)
  • Photographic Design (15 credits)
  • Digital Photography (15 credits)
  • Digital Post Production (15 credits)
  • Professional Practice (15 credits)
  • Digital Photography Portfolio (15 credits)

Electives - choose one paper from the following                                                  

  • Auteur Studies (15 credits)
  • Media and Imagery (15 credits)
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Career Opportunity

Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) will have the skills and knowledge to work in junior technical or assistant roles in the photographic sector.

Recent graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) have started their own photography businesses, however many graduates have chosen to use the course to develop and mature their knowledge and skills for personal photography goals.

 

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Medical insurance - NZD $700 per year

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