New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) *
Course details
魅影直播 the course
魅影直播 the programme
Kickstart your photography journey with a hands-on diploma designed to build your technical, creative, and professional skills from the ground up. You鈥檒l explore a range of photographic genres while developing your own style and area of interest.
Through practical projects and client-based work you鈥檒l learn how to capture and enhance images, work with lighting and use both digital and analogue processes. You鈥檒l also gain essential professional skills such as planning shoots, managing workflow, budgeting, invoicing and presenting your work to an audience.
Guided by experienced lecturers who are active in the industry, you鈥檒l work in our professional-standard studios, have access to industry software and equipment, and develop a portfolio that reflects your best work.
When you graduate, you鈥檒l be ready for entry-level roles or freelance opportunities in the creative industries, or to continue your studies at diploma or degree level.
* Please note: This programme replaces the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6)
Entry requirements
Entry
Prior learning
Prior Learning will be considered against learning outcomes for a course and may include a combination of attestation, portfolio, professional conversation, challenge test, academic transcript.
Where possible applicants will be advised prior to enrolment of their eligibility for cross credit for particular courses.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Those under 20:
- you must have completed a NCEA Level 2, or
- an NZQA Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in a related field, or
- demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills
- You will need to submit a digital portfolio (see Portfolio section below for more info) and partake in a phone interview to discuss programme advice
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 who doesn't meet the academic requirements may be granted entry to the programme where they can supply evidence of their ability to succeed in the programme.
Those 20 and over:
- No minimum academic requirements.
- You will need to submit a digital portfolio (see Portfolio section below for more info) and partake in a phone interview to discuss programme advice
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance; OR
- Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Don't meet the entry requirements?
Our suite of Level 4 certificates provides a negotiated pathway to this programme. Please get in touch with us to discuss this pathway.聽
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4)
Your portfolio
We require a digital portfolio submission of your photographic work. Your examples should show us your photographic interests.
- Please send us five (5) examples of your photographic work
- Please submit your portfolio digitally as a PDF uploaded to the OP website. Combine your images into a single digital document and save as a PDF.
Thank you. We are looking forward to seeing your photographic work.
Selection Criteria
Where there are more eligible applicants than places available, applicants will be selected based on a first-in, first-served basis.
Don't meet the entry requirements?
Our New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4) provides a negotiated pathway to this programme. Please get in touch with us to discuss this pathway.
魅影直播 the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.