Course Description

The photographic industry requires young creatives who want to take the plunge into the world of professional image making. The industry requires competitive young professionals who can meet the on-going clients’ demands for fresh and unique ideas for images in a variety of contexts. This course focuses on giving prospective photographers a very near real-life educational experience of what can be experienced in the photographic industries. Learners are exposed to the specialist areas of location photography, editorial photography and studio photography. Towards the end of each academic year the learners develop their own thematic photographic concepts and produce two major photographic projects. The course also includes DSLR and mirrorless photography, studio photography, studio lighting, monochrome darkroom photographic printing, and relevant post-production techniques using Adobe Photoshop.

Career Prospects

Assistant Photographer,
Junior Photo Journalist,
Junior Studio Photographer,
Junior Photo-Editor,
Photographer Retail Attendant,
Junior Photographer (corporate)

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present a Portfolio.