Digital Photography Training Scheme
Nelson , New Zealand
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Digital Arts | Photography
Area of study
Arts
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-22 | - |
2025-02-17 | - |
2025-07-14 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Digital Photography Training Scheme at NMIT is an 18-week online course that provides comprehensive training in digital photography techniques and concepts. Students learn through flexible modules, video tutorials, and photo-sharing opportunities, developing skills in camera operation, software use, and post-production. The program is suitable for aspiring photographers and hobbyists, and graduates gain fundamental skills for careers in photography, marketing, and social media.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Structure: Online course with flexible schedule, 18 weeks duration, including a 2-week study break.
- Modules: Each week focuses on a specific theme/topic with presentation materials, video tutorials, activities, communication forums, and photo-sharing opportunities.
- Content: Covers digital imagery solutions using current technology, capturing various subjects like portrait, product, still life, landscape, animal, real estate (interior/exterior), and more.
- Skills Development: Learn how to use your camera in manual mode, explore conceptual and technical processes, use software and hardware, generate creative ideas through research, evaluation, and application of relevant history and theory, use multimedia software, lighting, studio setup, research trends and influencers, and post-production techniques.
- Learning Pace: Students choose their own pace but a minimum of 5 hours per week is expected.
Assessment:
Teaching:
- Fully online with no scheduled live classes.
- Lessons include reading materials, video tutorials, and activities.
- Students work through lessons at their own pace.
Careers:
- Graduates gain fundamental skills for careers in:
- Professional photography
- Marketing
- Social media
Other:
- Optional gear list:
- Digital DSLR Camera
- Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
- Laptop/computer
- SD Card 32gb minimum Class 10
- Tripod (optional)
- Flash (optional)
- External Hard Drive (optional)
- Fees: $309 in 2024, plus $41 Student Services Levy. Fees are indicative and may vary with course selection.
- Entry Requirements: Academic or alternative requirements based on experience.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest).
- Start Dates: Online: 22 July 2024, 17 February 2025, 14 July 2025. This program offers a comprehensive and flexible approach to learning digital photography, making it ideal for aspiring photographers and hobbyists alike.
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