New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6)

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply problem solving skills to a range of complex design challenges within a photographic context
• Conceptualise, plan and produce a body of photographic work
• Apply specialized conceptual, creative and technical skills in photographic imaging
• Apply specialized knowledge of software technologies relevant to a range of photographic applications and genres
• Contextualise own photographic practice and evaluate the work of others
• Work independently to meet complex project briefs.
• Present work in a manner that engages with others
• Apply professional, ethical and business practices within photographic location and studio environments

NZDP601 Advanced Digital Photography (15 credits)

This paper steps beyond the fundamentals of digital photography, teaching students robust skills of conceptualisation, planning and production to create meaningful photographic work. 

NZDP602 Professional Post-Production (15 credits)

This paper equips students with the skills to investigate the concepts, planning, and production of artistic photography. 

NZDP603 Art Photography (15 credits)

This paper equips students with the skills to investigate the concepts, planning, and production of artistic photography. 

NZDP604 Commercial Photography (15 credits)

Students will learn skills to work in the world of commercial photography, dealing with clients, problem solving, and working independently to complete briefs to the agreed specifications. 

NZDP605 Photographic Context (15 credits)

This paper gives students the skills to contextualise their own and other’s photographic practice and evaluate stylistic approaches through investigation and hands on photographic experimentation. 

NZDP606 Advanced Professional Practice (15 credits)

This paper teaches students applied ethical and professional business practices including: business planning, copyright, pricing, and understanding considerations relating to te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) in Aotearoa New Zealand, for studio and location photography.

NZDP607 Professional Portfolio (15 credits)

This paper expands student’s knowledge and skills in the use of applied conceptual, creative, and technical skills in the creation of a professional photographic portfolio. 

NZDP608 Exhibition (15 credits)

This paper explores the presentation and promotion of work through the sharing of students’ professional photographic portfolios.