The Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography located in South Africa offers both full-time and short courses in the study of photography. Full-time courses require a period of 1 or 3 years to satisfy completion requirements, while short courses offer either 4 - 6 hours photography workshops or more extensive week-long courses.
Comprehensive Cruiseship Photography Course
The Comprehensive Cruiseship Photography Course is a full-time program that consists of 105 hours over 2-3 weeks, and prepares the student for photography work aboard international luxury cruise lines.
Basic Digital Photography Workshops
The Basic Digital Photography Workshop is a 4.5 hour beginner course that introduces students to photography and teaches them use their digital cameras.
Studio Photography Workshop
The Studio Photography Workshop is a 6-hour, 1 session course that is aimed at intermediate students who already have a basic understanding of photography or have completed the basic workshop. This course focuses on the elements of Studio Photography, including flash, reflectors and diffused lighting in a studio setting.
Requirements for this course:
DSLR or SLR film camera
Wedding Photography Workshops
The Wedding Photography Workshop is a 6-hour, 1 session course that is aimed at intermediate students who already have a basic understanding of photography or have completed the basic workshop. This course focuses on the elements of Wedding Photography, and allows students to conduct interviews with bride and groom, pre-planning, pre-wedding images of bride, the ceremony, reception, formal portraits, group portraits, décor photography, still life, food and candid photography.
Requirements for this course:
DSLR or SLR film camera
Comprehensive Photography and Photoshop Course
The Comprehensive Photography and Photoshop Course is a 33-hour photography course over 11 days aimed at the entrepreneur who wishes to gain comprehensive, thorough knowledge of this skill without applying for permanent studies.
The course consists of 9 days training in photography followed by a 2 day workshop in Photoshop.
B.A. Degree in Applied Design (Specializing in Photography)
Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography offers a 3-Year BA Degree in Applied Design, specialising in Graphic Design.
The course provides students with theoretical and practical subjects that are focused on equipping students with the competencies needed to succeed and excel in the fields of graphic design, illustration, art direction and photography related careers.
Certificate in Commercial Photography
The Certificate in Commercial Photography has a duration of one year and prepares students for a career as a commercial photographer. This course will cover all the aspects of Commercial Photography including advertising, portraiture, landscapes, and documentary photography.
The course also explains the technical aspects such as camera equipment, computer software, reproduction methods and studio work.
Students will build an extensive portfolio at the completion of this course.
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