Stellenbosch Academy of Design Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography

Stellenbosch Academy of Design Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography

Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography
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Higher Certificate

Our higher certificate programme in commercial photography gives students everything they need for entry-level photographic practice. This means our graduates leave with a solid grounding in photography and are ready to hit the ground running when they leave.

The programme covers a range of styles including: Advertising, portraiture, landscape and documentary photography.

If you’re looking for a rapid-fire course that delivers the basics so that you can get out there and do your thing, or you’re looking to understand more about the world of photography – this is the course you have been looking for.

Course breakdown for the higher certificate:
APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY
TECHNICAL THEORY
VISUAL LITERACY
DIGITAL MEDIA
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
All subjects are compulsory for the Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography

Applications for 2024 open on 1 March 2024 and close on 30 November 2024.

The Academy endeavours to respond in writing to each applicant within two weeks of receipt regarding

the outcome of his or her application. However, due to a high frequency of applications in certain

months, this period may vary. In certain circumstances the Academy may call upon applicants for an

interview.