Nelson Mandela University

BVA (Photography)

Programme Overview:

This programme equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of photographic or imaging processes, materials and apparatus, through hands-on experience in the field, studio or on professional assignment.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 2 years

Qualification type:

Design stream

Department:

Department of Visual Arts

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

Only after successfully completing the generic first-year programme are students considered for placement in the second year of the degree programme. The student must attend an interview and submit an interview portfolio of relevant first-year work appropriate to their proposed area of specialisation. Admission to the student’s desired area of specialisation is not guaranteed and so it is recommended that students interview for more than one area of specialisation.

Career opportunities:

Careers in commercial, fashion or advertising photography; photo finishing industries, publishing and journalism, film and video production, digital imaging technology or freelancing.

Before You Apply

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