Course General Description

Motion pictures using fashion and news photographers as their main characters have bestowed on the photographic profession a romantic, fast moving, action packed, highly exciting image, far removed from the reality of photography undertaken by the majority of professionals. Like the other “Art” professions, this image attracts a lot more people to it than the profession can support and, therefore, financial rewards during the early years are lower than in some other professions. Photography is a profession where an artist with a strong sense of graphic design and pictorial composition uses very sophisticated optical, electronic and chemical methods to create visual pictures that are often required for limited and specific purposes. Real dedication and an ability to “get on with it” is required to survive. However, photography is a career for those hardworking, artistic people who derive immense satisfaction from the creation of images, opportunities for self-expression, travel and independence. Training incorporates most camera formats and image capturing devices, including electronic image capture, manipulation and output.

School General Description

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading University in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In July 2019, approximately 33932 students were enrolled to study at DUT. The University is one of 5 technical institutions on the African continent to offer Doctoral Degrees. The current Chancellor is Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi. The six faculties include: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics Faculty of Applied Sciences Faculty of Arts & Design Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Management Sciences