Diploma in Commercial Photography | TUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Diploma in Commercial Photography at TUT equips students with professional-level photographic skills across key commercial disciplines, including portraiture, advertising, fashion, editorial, industrial, and architectural photography. Students learn to operate advanced camera systems, manage lighting setups, and apply post-production techniques to produce industry-standard imagery. The programme blends technical proficiency with creative vision, preparing graduates to meet the diverse visual communication needs of South African businesses and media houses. Cooperative education placements give students real-world studio and on-location experience before graduation.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 3
APS: 22

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language40%Required

Career Prospects

Advertising Photographer – Creates commercial imagery for agencies and brands across print, digital, and outdoor media campaigns in South Africa.
Fashion Photographer – Shoots collections for South African fashion labels, magazines, and e-commerce retailers.
Photojournalist – Documents news, politics, and social issues for print and online publications or wire services.
Industrial Photographer – Produces technical and documentary photography for mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure companies.
Freelance Portrait Photographer – Runs an independent studio serving corporate headshots, events, families, and community clients.

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