Ruth Prowse School of Art Photography (Full Time)

The Diploma in Photography will provide you with critical skills to enter the industry as a fine art or commercial photographer.
Diploma in Photography – three-year diploma at NQF6 with 360 credits
SAQA Qualification ID No. 49862
Photography presents many opportunities to deal with a range of issues in today’s society with image-makers facing the challenge of becoming more technically capable, conceptually confident, and culturally aware than ever before.
Photography is an exceptional medium which has been transformed into a powerful vocal visual phenomenon with exciting possibilities. The programme offers you:

• Hands-on tuition
• Creative authenticity within a nurturing environment
• Exposure to the diversification of the photographic industry
• Development of technical and conceptual skills
• Experience in traditional approaches and new perspectives regarding discourse, printing and technology

The programme begins with a foundation which provides you with a wide exposure to many forms of visual expression and a variety of fundamental skills. A variety of subjects are covered from the nude, landscape, still-life and fashion to documentary, social awareness and abstraction. The photography qualification is consolidated in the second year of study with areas of focus provided for you to increase your opportunity to discover your own visual voice. The course culminates in your chosen area of specialization at third year with the production of a student-orientated professional body of work with a related extended essay.
Staff are united in the common goal of educational excellence within the framework of a nurturing atmosphere and are committed to helping students realise their full potential.