Capture the World: Unleash Your Creativity with ADMI’s Photography Course!
Hey, future photographers! Are you ready to embark on a visual adventure that will change the way you see the world? Africa Digital Media Institute
Photography Certificate
ADMI’s Foundation Certificate in Photography prepares you for the creative, conceptual, and technical demands of a career as a photographer or multimedia practitioner. Using our state-of-the-art cameras, you will learn to light, shoot, edit and print photos.
Course code: PHO100
Availability: Full time
Award: Level 5 National Certificate
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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
Career Options
Facilities
Faculty
How to Apply
Course Overview
According to Zion market research, the global Digital Photography market size was valued at USD 105.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 149.4 billion by 2028. ADMI’s Foundation Certificate in Photography prepares you for the creative, conceptual, and technical demands of a career as a photographer or multimedia practitioner. Using our state-of-the-art cameras, you will learn to light, shoot, edit and print photos. The course also exposes you to various genres of photography and teaches you to tell stories using photography.
Course Units covered
- Introduction to Photography
- Visual Literacy – Storytelling
- Composing and Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Studio Light / Lightroom
Credits: 1200 Hours or 120 Credits
Intakes: January, May, September
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to
- Operate industry-standard cameras in order to capture still and motion-based images
- Apply effective lighting techniques in natural, artificial and mixed lighting
- Use Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance images
CERTIPORT
Earn Credentials Recognized By Employers Worldwide
As an ADMI student, you will gain a competitive edge over your peers by earning Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certifications in:
- Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop®
- Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator®
- Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign®
- Web Communications using Adobe Dreamweaver®
ADMI instructors will prepare you to successfully pass these exams through a curriculum that leverages Adobe Education learning resources and real-world applications.
To learn more about the certification exam visit:
www.Adobe.com/education/resources/certificate-programs.edu.html.
Career Options
A photographer takes captions, processes and prints photographs. A photographer will make money from the display, sale or use of these photographs. For example, a news photographer or photojournalist can have an art exhibition on various human conflicts that he’s covered. A commercial photographer will take images of a product that will accompany the marketing material. Photographers work within strict production timelines. There exist numerous employment opportunities in a number of industries, including advertising, publishing, sports, news, education, film, news and media houses From working for an advertising agency to setting up your own studio, the diploma in photography opens the door to a wide range of creative careers. As a graduate from this program, you can dive into well-paying jobs such as:
- Portrait photography
- News photography aka as photojournalism
- Commercial photography
- Scientific photography
- Magazine feature editing
- Television camera operations
Facilities
ADMI has invested heavily in the photography department that includes three computer labs with Macs and PCs, latest models of digital cameras that are the most popular with photographers in the market. We understand your love for certain brands so we have tried to accommodate both Canon and Nikon DSLR lover with popular models. We also have a portable studio, reflectors and enough lights for any location shoot. In our inventory we have some of the most popular cameras like:
- Nikon D810 – Full-frame sensor
- Canon MK3 – Full-frame sensor
- Various Nikon cropped sensor cameras
- Various canon cropped sensor cameras
ADMI has also invested in industry standard software:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Gimp
Faculty
Mollie Achieng’ is a highly accomplished media trainer and consultant with a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies. With over 8 years of teaching experience at various esteemed institutions, Mollie has proven expertise in nurturing the talents of aspiring media and film professionals.
Throughout my career, I have successfully supervised numerous student projects, including Miss World Kenya 2022, allowing them to gain practical experience and develop essential skills. My guidance and mentorship has been instrumental in shaping the careers of budding journalists and media and film enthusiasts.
In addition to my teaching role, I have worked on diverse projects for clients, delivering exceptional results. My extensive knowledge of media practices and trends, combined with my sharp analytical skills, enables me to provide strategic advice and develop tailored media plans. My expertise extends across various domains, including cinematography, reporting, directing, editing, and multimedia production, making me a versatile consultant in the field.
As a certified media trainer, Mollie is adept at designing and implementing comprehensive training programs, conducting workshops, and providing constructive feedback to help individuals enhance their media and film skills. My dedication to staying updated with the latest industry developments ensures that my training methods remain relevant and effective.
With a passion for media education and a commitment to excellence, I continue to make a significant impact in the field of journalism and media studies. Through my teaching, consultancy, and project works, I strive to empower the next generation of media and film professionals and contribute to the advancement of the industry
How to Apply
High School Education:
KCSE D (Plain), KCE Div. III or equivalent qualification or certificate of experiential Learning or completion of KNQF Level 4
Basic computer proficiency is required.
To apply online please visit: https://admi.ac.ke/apply
Mode of study: Part time – 1 semesters
Intakes: January, May, September
Campus: Caxton House, CBD Nairobi
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