Vega : Higher Certificate in Photography (Full Time)

1 YEAR FULL-TIME | NQF LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS | SAQA ID: 71632
This specialised IIE Higher Certificate programme is designed specifically for talented individuals seeking a vocational career in photography. The qualification strikes an astute balance of practical, theoretical and artistic sections that facilitate the enhancement of creative thinking, academic growth and practical competence.

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate admission- A minimum of 30 % for English is required; OR

A National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) with Higher Certificate admission – A minimum of 40 % in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level, with a minimum of 30 % in either Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy, a minimum of 40% in Life Orientation and a minimum of 50% in four vocational subjects; OR

A Senior Certificate (SC) (without endorsement) or equivalent– A minimum of five subjects must be passed.

All candidates are required to submit a creative portfolio and successfully meet the creative portfolio criteria based on a review by a specialisation panel and undergo an interview

Become a …

Photographic Assistant
Photographic Retail Representative
Photographic Studio Assistant
Social and Events Photographer
Freelance Photographer
Portrait Photographer

Modules

Introduction to Photography
Characteristics of Light
Introduction to Visual Communication for Photographers
Photographic Assignments
Digital Imaging
Work Integrated Learning
Business Practice and Entrepreneurship

Tuition

R58 400 Full Settlement
R62 200 Instalment Fee
(10 Monthly Instalments)
R11 000 Deposit
(Applicable to both fees)
T&C’s Apply

*Deposit Included in Total Fee
Application Fee for 2024 (non-refundable)

Standard Application Fee – R800

(1 June 2024 – 31 October 2024)

Late Application Fee – R950

(1 November 2024 – 28 February 2024)