Certificate in Intermediate Photography
Visual Arts
A course by
UCOL
Advance your photography skills by mastering creative light, advanced digital editing, and compositional techniques in this 10-week, part-time Certificate in Intermediate Photography at UCOL.
NZ$234
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop creative photographic vision
Move beyond basic composition and rules to create striking, emotional photographic images.
Master studio lighting and flash
Use advanced studio lighting and on-camera flash as creative tools.
About This Course
The Certificate in Intermediate Photography at UCOL is designed for advanced amateur photographers and graduates of UCOL’s Certificate in Introductory Photography. This course will help you expand your technical and creative capabilities, develop a keen eye for composition, and learn advanced studio lighting and on-camera flash techniques. You'll further develop digital imaging skills using Adobe Camera RAW and Photoshop, and work with industry-standard equipment including Canon DSLR cameras in professional studio environments.
Course Content
- Advanced composition techniques
- Emotional impact in imagery
- Studio lighting
- On-camera flash as a creative tool
- Digital imaging with Adobe Camera RAW
- Creative editing using Photoshop
- Use of industry-standard Canon DSLR cameras
- Learning in professional photography studios
Entry Requirements
Certificate in Introductory Photography (Level 5) or equivalent academic achievement
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean
Build towards these roles
Professional photographerMarketingSocial media roles
Build skills in these industries
Visual ArtsPhotographyMarketingSocial Media
UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
