DIPLOMA IN
CREATIVE AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

About the course

The 1 Year Diploma in Creative and Commercial Photography is a comprehensive, industry-focused program designed to develop both the artistic vision and technical expertise required in today’s professional photography landscape. This course blends creative storytelling with commercial precision, enabling students to work confidently across multiple photography genres.

Structured into two intensive semesters, the program begins with a strong foundation in photographic history, camera fundamentals, visual literacy, and digital editing. As students progress, they gain hands-on experience with studio setups, lighting techniques, portraiture, product styling, and location-based photography. The advanced semester introduces specialized genres such as fashion, wildlife, street, and landscape photography, with deeper exposure to commercial workflows and professional output standards.

With continuous practical assignments, studio work, outdoor shoots, and expert mentorship, students graduate with technical confidence, creative clarity, and a genre-diverse portfolio—fully prepared for careers in studios, media, advertising, and freelance photography.

Highlights

  • Two-semester structured learning with progressive skill development.

  • Strong focus on both creative expression and commercial photography.

  • Hands-on training in studio lighting, flash techniques, and outdoor shoots.

  • Exposure to multiple photography genres and real-world assignments.

  • Professional photo editing and post-production workflow.

  • Portfolio-oriented approach guided by industry mentors.

Semester Topics

Semester 1

  • Evolution of Photography

  • Fundamentals of Digital Photography

  • Visual Literacy

  • Photo Editing

  • Flash Photography

  • Studio Lighting – Part I

  • Portrait Photography – Part I

  • Food Photography – Part I

  • Product Photography – Part I

  • Landscape Photography

Semester 2

  • Studio Lighting – Part II

  • Product Photography – Part II

  • Landscape Photography – Part II

  • Wildlife Photography

  • Street Photography

  • Fashion Photography – Part II

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After completing the diploma, students can pursue careers as:

  • Professional Photographer

  • Commercial & Product Photographer

  • Fashion Photographer

  • Portrait & Studio Photographer

  • Wildlife & Landscape Photographer

  • Photo Editor / Retouch Artist

  • Freelance Photographer

  • Media & Advertising Photography Specialist

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