Visual Arts Level 6 (with a digital photography major)

The Programme

The Diploma in Visual Arts Level 6 (majoring in Digital Photography) is a two years programme; incorporating the Certificate in Photographic Arts & Digital Technology (Level 4) as the first year of this innovative Diploma.

The first year (38 weeks) of the Diploma in Visual Arts Level 6 (majoring in Digital Photography) introduces participants to the major genres of the Photographic Arena: traditional portrait, fashion, documentary, landscape, motion/sports, product, and environmental portraiture. Students who complete the first year successfully will gain an automatic acceptance to the Diploma Level.

In each module the teaching/learning strategies reflect the nature of the learning outcomes and the needs of the students through:

• Classroom Theory Based Lectures/Discussions, Seminars and Workshops.
• Classroom Practical Demonstrations/Discussions.
• Location Lectures and Demonstrations.
• Participant Practice Sessions.
• Participant Demonstrations of Skills.
• Instructor Equipment Demonstrations.
• Instructor Studio Lecture and Demonstrations.
• Field Trips and Site Visits.
• Guest Speakers.
• Self-Directed Research.
• Written Assignments.
• Peer and Small Group Work.
• Practical Assignments and Projects.
• Participant Presentation of Photographic Images to Instructor and Peers.