Diploma
12 months
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: 15/07/2019
International tuition: NZ$19,250
Domestic tuition: NZ$10,747
Program overview
This programme consists of seven courses, taught over one full-time year. Areas covered include:
Introduction to image-making
SLR Camera and lenses
Awareness of light
Basic image production skills
Black and White film development and printmaking
Origins
The history of photography
Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Aotearoa New Zealand context
Research and evaluation skills
The studio
Exploration of studio photography
Use of SLR cameras in the studio
Flash and tungsten lighting
Set-building, shot planning, and making/using props
Digital photographic processes
Digital image capture and file management
Use of software for image enhancement, manipulation and special effects
Colour management and output
Digital filmmaking
Context in practice
Development of contextual thinking as part of working practice
Photographic experiments that use contextual elements
Intro to legal issues and business matters such as pricing
Illustrative photography
Development of creative skills in responding to a range of project briefs, using a range of photographic technologies
Managing project briefs
Professional behaviour and values
Photographic vision
A final portfolio of work that includes personal and professional exploration
Students are required to provide their own 35mm digital SLR fully manual camera, with specified lenses and a manually operable flash and wireless trigger.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
NCEA Level 3 qualification or equivalent skills and/or knowledge
International students
Proven equivalence to requirements plus International Entry IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), or equivalent
Campus location
Porirua
,
New Zealand