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Certificate in Intermediate Photography

Level 5

This course is a follow up course to the UCOL Certificate in Introductory Photography.

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Quick info

Level: 5

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui

Duration: 10 Weeks, part-time

Dates:
Palmerston North
27 May 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Whanganui
22 Jul 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Domestic Fees: *
$220.50

Scholarship info

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for 10- weeks of study.

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If you are an advanced amateur photographer, or a graduate of the UCOL Certificate in Introductory Photography and want to expand your skill set, this is the course for you.

You will develop your eye for composition, going beyond the basic rules to create truly striking, emotional images.

Learn about a range of inspiring photographers to help develop your eye for composition, going beyond the basic rules to create truly striking, emotional images.

In this course, you will study more advanced studio lighting, and how to use an on-camera flash as a creative tool. You’ll expand on your digital darkroom techniques with Adobe Camera RAW converter to get more out of your images and learn how to use Photoshop to give wings to your creative ideas.

Throughout the 10-week course, you will complete a number of projects, culminating in an exhibition on the final day.

Tutor: Gerry Le Roux

Palmerston North
27 May 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Tues evening, Thurs evening/Sat day alternating

Whanganui
Tues evening, Thurs evening/Sat day alternating
22 Jul 2025 - 27 Sep 2025


Graduates of the Certificate in Intermediate Photography will be able to apply their new knowledge and skills in a variety of potential employment opportunities, including professional photography, marketing and social media.  

Education pathway

Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:
Please contact the Programme Leader regarding pathways into other courses in the Creative Industries.

The Certificate in Intermediate Photography builds on the learning from the Certificate in Introductory Photography. The course runs for 10 weeks and comprises 20 credits.

Class times alternate between Tuesday and Thursday evening classes one week, and Tuesday evening and Saturday day classes the following week.

Excellent industry-standard learning facilities and equipment including Canon DSLR cameras, photography studios, and Apple iMacs equiped with Adobe creative software

This course is aimed at more advanced amateur photographers and hobbyists, including learners who have

Certificate in Introductory Photography (Level 5) Training Scheme
OR
Equivalent academic achievement 
OR
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean


 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

This programme of study is not open to international learners.


It is recommended that learners have met the literacy and numeracy requirements of NCEA Level 1 or equivalent.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

  • National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
  • Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
  • Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
  • Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning, a business division of Te Pūkenga is accredited to teach it.

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