Technikon Pretoria

RECORD: E 267
INSTITUTE: Technikon Pretoria

ADDRESS:
Private Bag X680
PRETORIA
0001

TELEPHONE: +27 12 283811
FAX: +27 12 3258529
DEPARTMENT NAME: Photography Department
CONTACT: Harold Carlsson
POST HELD: Head of Department

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 4
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 1
National Diploma in Photography
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Final qualification:National Diploma in Photography [NDP]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in SOUTH AFRICA

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 126 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 25

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
A senior certificate or equivalent qualification. This would be achieved after 12 years school in South Africa. Entry is gained by a portfolio of photographs, questionnaire and personal interview. A practical picture taking assignment is also given.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Social/ Wedding/ Portrait photography
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
                                          
                                          
                                          

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