| Qualification | Duration | National Qualifications Level |
Intakes |
| Diploma of Contemporary Photography | 2 Academic Years | Level 6 | 25 January 2010 |
| Diploma of Art (Advanced) | 3 Academic Years* | Level 7 | 25 January 2010 |
| Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design (WCAD) Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4 Academic Years | Level 7 | February 2010 |
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Student ProfileCharlotte Suckling |
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Student ProfileTony Maskill |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibiting photographer, freelance photographer, photojournalist, photographic technician, incorporation of photography into art or graphic design practice, museum and curatorial work.
ACADEMIC PATHWAY
Graduates have gone on to study: Auckland University of Technology, Bachelor of Visual Arts.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Portfolio and interview.
INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Technical aspects of photography, contemporary practice, history of photography, drawing, digital media, business studies.
ACADEMIC YEAR ONE
The first academic year introduces the technical aspects of photography while encouraging
students to develop the ability to think conceptually.
A broad range of technical aspects of photography, including camera operation, black and white film development, printing, the use of studio lighting and digital imaging are covered in great depth.
Drawing skills that relate to photography are introduced. These are centred on the aspects of visual perception and language, literally training the eye to see.
Business studies form an integral part of the course as D&A is committed to
ensuring that the students have the tools they need to maintain a successful practice.
There is an option to exit after academic year one with a Certificate in Contemporary Photography.
ACADEMIC YEAR TWO
Alongside in-depth studies of the technical aspects of photography, students develop
their own area of interest or specialization. Students, under the supervision
of a tutor, are required to develop and produce documentation on the evolution
of a body of work.
Photographic art and history components continue in year two with the focus being on the examination of photography as an art form, within the context of modern art movements.
Practical application of the business studies components allows the student to work
with real work client briefs in preparation for their entry into the commercial
environment.
Students that successfully complete this year receive a Diploma of Contemporary Photography
FOLLOWING THE DIPLOMA OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY, STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO ENTER THE THIRD YEAR OF THE DIPLOMA OF ART (ADVANCED) AND FOLLOWING THAT THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE THROUGH WHITECLIFFE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND DESIGN.
Academic Year Three
The third academic year allows students to develop an individual programme
in theory, research and studio practice. Self-directed study is negotiated through
a learning contract with assistance from fine arts tutors. In addition to this
self-directed study, students take classes in Art Theory and Criticism.
Students that successfully complete this year will receive a Diploma of Art (Advanced)
Academic Year Four
The Bachelor of Fine Arts year is delivered at D&A in Christchurch on behalf
of Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design. The course includes the study
of arts, marketing, promotion and business practices.
Students produce a body of work in their studio practice. They are required to demonstrate in-depth research and write two academic essays that locate their work into a contemporary theoretical context.
