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2013 FACT SHEET
FIELD OF STUDY: VISUAL ARTS
SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Damelin Digital Photography Certificate DESCRIPTION This programme is designed to introduce learners to the digital photography industry. Successful learners are able to demonstrate specialised skills and techniques such as producing professional photographs from the initial conceptual stages to the final product. Knowledge of the history, theory, ethics and practices of photography, as well as presentation, are included in this programme. Learners will be able to digitally manipulate photographs after completion of this programme.
CAREER FIELDS With this programme, successful learners could pursue a career as a: Photographer at various employers i.e. newspapers, magazines, etc. Photographic Studio Entrepreneur
Photographer’s Assistant
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Photographic Technology Learners will be able to evaluate the performance of a range of digital materials, techniques and technologies Digital Imaging Demonstrate the ability to utilize the different tools of photographic editing software package Manipulate photographs digitally according to a brief Lighting Principles Apply and demonstrate knowledge of light, lighting principals, equipment and techniques Apply different camera, studio and location lighting techniques Entrepreneurship Creativity and entrepreneurship South African business environment History of Photography Demonstrate knowledge of the history of photography from early days to present
Professional Practice Relate practical studies in photography to a professional context. Photographers’ understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities. Application of photography Create photographs in different genres, demonstrating knowledge of techniques Interpret visually communicated messages Fundamentals English 1st language South African 2nd language (or alternative prescribed electives from the same programme for foreign language learners less than 5 years in South Africa) Mathematical literacy Workplace Learning This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of this programme which relates to the development of skills that will make the learner employable and will assist in developing his/her personal skills
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Damelin Digital Photography Certificate TYPE OF PROGRAMME
Full Time Provider Programme** This programme is not registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)*
**Provider Programmes facilitate skills and knowledge to ensure success in a chosen field of learning, but are not credit bearing
DURATION One year full-time study according to programme requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates accessing this programme should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material at least on Grade 11 level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge, comprehension and application of language at Grade 11 or equivalent. Basic knowledge, comprehension and application of Mathematics at Grade 10 or equivalent.
FUNDAMENTALS CREDIT ACCUMULATION TRANSFER (CAT) Should a learner have passed Grade 12 with a 1st and 2nd South African Language and Maths, he or she may apply for exemption based on the table below.
NATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Gr 12 with Mathematics Gr 12 without Mathematics Grade 11 with Mathematics
L1 Yes Yes Yes
Grade 11 without Mathematics
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Grade 10 with Mathematics
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Grade 10 without Mathematics
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Grade 9
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
FET N1 – N6
NUMERACY / (MATHEMATICS) L2 L3 Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
2nd LANGUAGE
LITERACY/ (COMMUNICATIONS) L1 L2 L3 L4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
L4 Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes, at the appropriate Yes, at the appropriate Yes, at the appropriate Yes, at the appropriate Yes, at the appropriate
level level level level level
Recognition at appropriate level
Yes=can be awarded; No=required unit standards must be completed for this programme.
LEARNER MATERIAL All text books are excluded from the tuition fees. All Damelin learning manuals are included in the tuition fees. A list of textbooks will be provided by your nearest Damelin campus’ academic department.
PRICING Enquire at your nearest Damelin campus for a current programme pricelist subject to supplier quotation.
ADDITIONAL COSTS Learners are expected to make provision for additional items such as a digital camera and accessories.
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SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Damelin Digital Photography Certificate ASSESSMENT Formative and summative assessments will assess all specific outcomes and adhere to all assessment criteria of the learning programme. A final summative assessment will be conducted to determine whether the exit level outcomes have been achieved.
MODULE TITLES
Summative Assessment FSA Competency Exam Practical 1
PoE
Test
History of Photography
1
Professional Practice
1
1
Photographic Technology
2
1
Applications of Photography
2
1
Lighting Principals
2
1
Entrepreneurship
1
1
Digital Imaging
1 1
1 1
1
1
1 n/a
1 n/a
English 1st language South African 2nd language (or alternative electives for foreign language learners) Mathematical literacy Workplace Learning
Semester
1 Integrated Assessment
Formative Assessment
1 1 1&2 1&2 1& 2 2 2 1 2
n/a
2 2
CERTIFICATION Upon successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Digital Photography Certificate. *This programme in Digital Photography is certified by the Damelin Academic Board.
DISCLAIMER The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Damelin’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, Damelin will formally notify current learners. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to learners. Name of learner: I......................................................, hereby acknowledge that I understand the informati on stated in this document and fully comprehend the specifics explained above pertaining to this programme. Signature of learner:.............................................................. Name of legal guardian:......................................................... (if applicable)
Signature: .......................................................
Name of sales consultant: ......................................................
Signature: .......................................................
Date: ..................................................................................
* Please note the original signed copy should be kept on the learner record file
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