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, lighting, use of equipment, image processing and presentation.

Why do you study at UCOL and this programme? Because we are here to help achieve your dream!
 
You have award winning, industry experience lecturers available to give face to face feedback making sure you are on the right track for improvement. Having smaller classes makes a difference in regards to you receiving quality instruction Step by step they take you through what is working and what requires improvement. When critiquing your work, we can read your expressions and see your body language to help us understand what is being perceived. Additionally, excellent wellbeing and educational support systems, community and Industry connections. Have a look through the content and make sure this course is for you – it is always important to be in a programme where you want to thrive – it makes learning a pleasure.

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.

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for Photographers, see careers.govt.nz

Education pathway

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

• New Zealand Diploma in Photography Level 6