Certificate: Commercial Photography
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 focused on commercial photography: using photographic practice in visual and commercial contexts. It falls within the Film, Television and Video subfield of the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in commercial photography and exploring photography-related or visual-media work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for photography-related and commercial visual-media activities. The available evidence does not identify specific career outcomes, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Photographic practice
- Visual communication for commercial contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Commercial Photography
- SAQA ID
- 71752
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Film Television and Video
- Originator
- Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 71752, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.