Issued by: Vega School


From 2009 budding photographers will be able to study a full time, Higher Certificate in Photography pending registration on the National Qualifications Framework and approval by the Department of Education. This Higher Certificate Programme has already been provisionally accredited by the Council on Higher Education and will be awarded by the Institute

This specialised Higher Certificate programme is aimed at individuals seeking a vocational career in photography. The course is designed with a balance of practical, theoretical and artistic components which facilitates the enhancement of creative thinking and academic growth.

Martin Osner, Founder of The National College of Photography comments, “A formal education is a prerequisite in the modern world of professional photography. Work opportunities for well-qualified professionals abound and there are exciting career prospects in the many fields of photography, both nationally and internationally. The rewards and job satisfaction in professional photography are unparalleled!”

The Higher Certificate in Photography establishes the foundation for aspirant photographers to develop the necessary skills required to enter the field. Instruction is given on how to take and produce photographs of a professional quality. Business and entrepreneurial studies also form a sound base for the development of the artistic and practical aspects of the profession.

“Advances in digital technologies in photography, web-design, graphic design and associated disciplines have spearheaded the convergence of these previously disassociated fields. This has created a need for establishing an entry-level programme for prospective photographers,” says Gordon Cook School Navigator of Vega.

"This new qualification is adding yet another exciting dimension to our marketing and branding communications offerings," added Cook.

The Higher Certificate in Photography will provide students with the required competencies necessary to be effective in careers such as professional photographic assistance; photographic retail representatives; social and events photography; newspaper, magazines and publication photography; graphic and web design photography; photographic lab assistance and management.

Contents of the Higher Certificate include:
- Introduction to Photography
- Theory and Techniques
- Characteristics of Light
- Theory and Techniques
- Introduction to Visual Communication for Photographers
- Photographic Assignments: Theory and Application, Digital Imaging, Business Practice and Entrepreneurship, Experiential Portfolio.

Darkrooms and studios on the campuses are for the exclusive use of the students throughout the academic year. Campuses are presently situated in Gauteng (various sites), with one campus in both Durban and Cape Town too.


Vega The Brand Communications School including the National College of Photography is a division of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd (Reg no. 1987/004754/070 which is registered with the Department of Education as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act., 1997. Registration certificate no 2007/HE07/002.

Visit our PRESS OFFICE: "It's a new brand world." - Tom Peters. Vega, The Brand Communications School is a tertiary institution dedicated to graduating a new breed of brand communicators. Vega offers full-time, part-time and corporate training in the A - Z of building brands. The Vega school prides itself on delivering individuals whose expertise is to generate sustainable ideas that build businesses. Successful Vega graduates can move into many different fields, some of which include copywriting, creative direction, multi media, graphic design, product and brand management, strategic planning, account management and corporate communications.- more....

[2 Jul 2008 14:30]

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