Colleges and Universities Offering Introduction to Photography in South Africa

  • Course Name: Introduction to Photography()
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  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Introduction to Photography course equips aspiring photographers with the technical skills and artistic knowledge required to capture breathtaking images. Through hands-on training and theoretical concepts, students will learn the fundamentals of composition, exposure, lighting and editing. This course takes advantage of South Africa's diverse landscapes and cultural richness, providing a unique backdrop for honing photography skills.

Graduates of Introduction to Photography can explore numerous career opportunities including:
1. Freelance photographer
2. Photojournalist
3. Commercial photographer
4. Wedding photographer
5. Fine art photographer
6. Fashion photographer
7. Wildlife photographer
8. Event photographer
9. Travel photographer
10. Photo editor.

Institutions Offering Introduction to Photography

  • Centurion Academy Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
    Admission criteria
    -At least 16 years of age
    -Learner to have their own camera
    -Lecturer may request to see the camera before enrolling

    Course duration: 4 weeks

    Course outline
    -Portrait Photography
    -Action Photography
    -Low-Light Photography
    -Composition
    -An Introduction to Lenses
    -Landscapes
    -Still Life
    -Think like a photographer
    -How a Digital Camera Captures an Image
    -How to Hold Your Digital Camera
    -Basic Exposure
    -The Nature of Light
    -Using Flash
    -Understand Your Mode Dial
  • Damelin Online Damelin Online, Cape Town  
    Course duration: 8 weeks

    mode of study: Online
  • Orms Cape Town School of Photography Orms Cape Town School of Photography, Cape Town   




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