Students can work in a wide range of business areas such as:

• Freelance Photography
• Professional Photography
• Photographic Styling
• Photographic Technician

The Diploma in Photography aims to provide students with sound knowledge and practical skills required to perform effectively in the Photography industry.
The purpose of the qualification is to provide students with the ability to operate and apply Photography functions within the Photography environment.
The programme equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of photographic or imaging processes, materials, and apparatus.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to seek entry-level positions in the field of Photography and Image Processing.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Diploma in Photography.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate. If unendorsed, a minimum score of 33.3% obtained for English in the Senior Certificate examination. If a score of 33.3% for English language was not obtained, the applicant can apply for admission in terms of Senate Discretionary. Admission by proving competence via the Senate Admission Test
• Foreign School Leaving Certificate evaluated by the Matriculation Board to determine the standard in terms of South African matriculation standard.
• A completed Higher Certificate may allow access to a cognate Diploma should a student have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%.

Alternative admission requirements

• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age): conditions apply
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Additional Requirements

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Damelin may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for certain qualifications.