New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5)

Summary

The New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 5 builds on the long term success of photographic training at UCOL, setting the benchmark for programmes in professional photographic imaging across New Zealand.

Focusing on the exciting diversity of contemporary professional photography, you will develop a range of creative and technical skills, gain confidence, and be a step closer to achieving your goal of working in the photographic industry.

The New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 5 gives you an introduction to photography as a medium to express creative ideas. Develop introductory knowledge and skills in solving visual problems through idea-generation, composition, and lighting, use of equipment, image processing and presentation.

Career & Study Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply problem-solving skills to a range of design challenges within a photographic context
• Apply conceptual, creative and technical skills in photographic imaging
• Apply knowledge of image making and use of technologies relevant to a range of photographic applications and genres
• Create a range of photographic imaging works
• Analyse and evaluate own photographic work and the work of others
• Self-manage photographic project briefs within defined guidelines
• Behave professionally in a photographic work environment.

Employment options include working in junior technical or assistant roles within a photography environment.

Education pathway

You could choose to undertake further study in the sector, including:

• New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 6

Course Information

UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 5 is a one-year diploma followed by the New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 6.

Semester 1:

Photographic Practice 1A - Solving visual problems through idea-generation, composition, lighting, use of equipment, image processing and presentation.

Digital production 1A - Introduction to skills and knowledge in communicating visual ideas, through understanding digital imaging technology. (Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign)

Semester 2:

Photographic Practice 1B - Develop knowledge and skills in solving visual problems through idea generation, composition, and lighting using digital imaging technology.

Digital production 1B - Skills and knowledge in communicating visual ideas, through understanding digital imaging technology.

Both semesters:

Photographic Communication 1C - History of photography - technological, social and political approaches. Explore cultural and artistic ideas, and identify photographic practitioners and differentiate their stylistic approaches.

Photographic Industry & Business 1C - Understanding of the professional photographic environment. Develop a broad understanding of the skill and knowledge required to operate a photographic business. Intellectual property law and the copyright act in relation to photography in a New Zealand context.