Institutions & Courses Design and Arts College of New Zealand Courses
Diploma of Contemporary Photography, Te Waipounamu
This course is available at the following Design and Arts College of New Zealand campuses:
Christchurch - Canterbury
QUALIFICATION, DURATION, NQF EQUIVALENT LEVEL AND INTAKES
Diploma of Contemporary Photography - 2 Academic Years, Level 6, January
Diploma of Art (Advanced) - 3 Academic Years, Level 7, January
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts – 4 Academic Years, Level 7, February
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Portfolio and interview. NCEA level 2, preferably level 3 (High School Year 12/13) or equivalent.
English language entry requirements, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Technical aspects of photography, contemporary practice, history of photography, drawing, digital media, business studies.
COURSE SUMMARY
Emphasis is on learning through making work and producing photographic images to a high standard. During the Contemporary Photography course, students are encouraged to develop a strong, personal and creative direction in their work through the briefs that cover a wide range of topics and ideas. At the end of the course, graduates will have produced a body of photographic work that can be used for a portfolio.
