Digital Photography Training Scheme

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

NCEA Level 2
Or
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 2

Alternative Requirements

Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Project one

Documentary Photography

The fundamental principles of photography such as Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO

Project two

Portraiture Photography

Photographic hardware, flash and lighting, wider uses with Photoshop and post-production

Project three

Still Photography

Studio set ups, product photography, advanced flash, using Adobe Lightroom for post editing

• Develop digital imagery solutions using current technology
• A range of different styles of photography
• How to use your camera in manual mode: aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• Generate creative ideas through research, evaluation and application of relevant history and theory 
• Proficiently use multimedia software
• Lighting
• Post production

This course requires the following equipment:

Compulsory

• Access to your own Digital DSLR Camera (Digital Single Lens Reflex) at NMIT tutors will use Canon and Canon gear – smart phone cameras are not permitted.
• Subscribtion to Adobe Creative Cloud(external link) for the Adobe Photoshop and Bridge software.
• Laptop/computer – strong and fast enough to work with large files and Adobe software. A reliable internet connection is also very important.
• SD Card
  32gb minimum
  Class 10

Optional

• Tripod
• Flash
• External Hard Drive 

Please contact the programme area if you have any questions regarding the purchase of items on this list.

Each week of the 18 week course has been developed as a separate tab within the online course that provides presentation material, video tutorials, activities, communication forums, and opportunities to upload and share your photos that are specific to the theme/topic at hand.

The minimum time expectation for each week of learning is between 5 hours. However, students may complete the course earlier by dedicating more time per week to the assignments.

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to respond to, develop and resolve design solutions in response to project briefs, and present design solutions in an appropriate manner for particular audiences. These fundamental skills are required in a wide range of careers and will provide them confidence and ability for further study to aid you in gaining employment.

These skills will be developed through projects, developmental work, and presentations. Throughout this course you will be required to work through a design process and think critically about potential solutions and client needs to find a workable solution to meet specific scenarios. This process develops a strong research and decision-making process that is founded on both theory and practice.

How do these online courses work and how much time should I aim to dedicate to this course?

There are no scheduled live classes, this course is run fully online with lessons which include reading, videos to watch and activities. You work through the lesson tabs on the online course in your own time. You can choose to work through as many lessons as you like in your own time and at your own pace.

There are 16 lessons, it is expected you would spend a minimum of five hours per lesson. Remember the more time you put in to your learning the more you get out of it. You could chose to do one lesson a week or five lessons it’s up to you.

Are there assessments for course?

There are two assessments:

• Assessment 1 – Formative (feedback given mid-way through the course)
• Assessment 2 – Summative (100% of the final course grade given at the end of the course).

This programme contains one course, this course has a 0.1667 Equivalent Full-Time Study (EFTS) value.

There are minimum EFTS requirements for you to be able to access Student Loan and Student Allowances(external link).

Find out more at www.studylink.govt.nz(external link).