Digital Photography Training Scheme
Creative Media
A course by
NMIT
An online Level 5 training scheme teaching core skills for digital photography using current technology, covering portraits, landscapes, product, and other photography specialties with project-based learning.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 5 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop digital imagery solutions
Use current digital photography technology to create photographic works across a range of subjects.
Operate cameras in manual mode
Understand and apply aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings effectively.
Master various photography styles
Capture portrait, product, still life, landscape, animal, and real estate photography using appropriate techniques.
What You're Signing Up For
The Digital Photography Training Scheme at NMIT is a Level 5 certificate course delivered fully online over approximately 15 teaching weeks plus a study break. Designed for beginners or those looking to upskill, it teaches how to use digital devices for various photography types including portrait, product, still life, landscape, and more. The course covers camera manual modes, lighting, studio setup, post-production, and professional practices like pricing and copyright. Students develop creative and technical photography skills through a project-by-project structure, gaining fundamental knowledge for careers or hobbies in photography and related creative industries.
Course Content
- Introduction to digital photography and use of digital devices
- Manual camera operation: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
- Photography specialties including portrait, product, still life, landscape, animal, real estate
- Lighting techniques and studio setup
- Use of multimedia software and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop and Bridge)
- Conceptual and technical photographic processes
- Creative idea generation via research and history/theory
- Post-production methods to enhance images
- Basic professional practices including customer service, pricing, copyright, and release rights
- Researching trends and artistic influences
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
Applicants with relevant skills but no academic qualifications can apply for alternative entry
IELTS 5.5 Academic or equivalent for non-native English speakers unless University Entrance qualifications met
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Media
Photography
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional photographer
Marketing roles
Social media content creation