Certificate in Introductory Photography

This programme will help you develop introductory knowledge and skills to improve your photography. It will cover:

• Composition of images through the application of design elements and principles such as texture, shape, form, space, shadow and colour as appropriate
• Camera types, use and relevant accessories
• Exposure and ISO
• White balance
• Shutter speed, aperture and focusing
• Using natural and studio lighting
• An introduction to Photoshop processing
• Influences on contemporary photographic practice
• Visual ideas, from analysis of the initial brief
• Research and development from concept to resolution
  

• Certificate in Introduction to Video Creation
• Certificate in Intermediate Photography

Open entry.

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

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

The Certificate in Introductory Photography, Level 5 (Training Scheme), comprises 20 credits

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 student 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 relevant 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.