Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Certificate in Photographic Imaging
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 5
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Creative Arts » Visual Arts and Crafts » Photography
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Certificate in Photographic Imaging Level 5 provides students with a coherent introduction to photographic imaging. This serves as an introduction to the various areas of the wider visual imaging industry, and may serve as a platform for students to move on to further complementary study.
Graduate profile
The Certificate in Photographic Imaging Level 5 provides students with a coherent introduction to photographic imaging. This serves as an introduction to the various areas of the wider visual imaging industry, and may serve as a platform for students to move on to further complementary study.
Education pathways
Further study within UCOL programmes
Entry Requirements
An applicant less than 20 years of age will require: A minimum of 80 credits at NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 (or higher) in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading and 4 in writing, selected from a schedule of approved achievement and unit standards). A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 (or higher) in Mathematics or Pangarau on the NQF. An applicant more than 20 years of age A person having reached the age of 20 years by the first day of the programme in the year for which admission is sought is not required to hold the above entry requirements. Any prospective student who does not meet the above requirements may request an interview and their application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. International Students: International applicants must have a level of English of at least an IELTS of 6.0 or TOEFL of 550.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By Quality Assurance Division, NZQA
Number 113700
Status Discontinued
Created 2011-03-01 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2017-07-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0

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