Open University Malaysia – School of Lifelong Learning (OUM-SOLL) photography programmes offered are tailored professionally by The Academy for those aspired to pursue photography for leisure or even as a career. Our programmes are conducted by practicing photographers from the industry to guide you regardless of whether you aim to become a pro or simply to enhance your photography skills and styles.
The programmes offered by the Academy and OUM-SOLL is as follows:
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Duration: Approximately 4 months*
Suitability: Suited for anyone wanting to learn basic principles of photography to improve their photography quality for career purposes or even personal creative satisfaction.
What You Will Learn:
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Photography Equipment
- Exposure Triangle
- Controlling Exposures
- Metering Modes
- White Balance
- Composition
- Code of Ethics
- Good photography practices
- Basic Flash Photography
- Basic Post Production
- Building impressive Portfolio
- Many many more
For those who have completed this course, the OUM-SOLL Career Certificate in Photography will be awarded.
Executive Diploma in Photography (EDP) – Single Major
Duration: Approximately 6 months*
Suitability: Suited those seeking to be trained on the basic to intermediate principles and techniques of photography either for career purpose or for personal creative satisfaction. In this programme, student may choose 1(one) module as his/her major.
What You Will Learn:
- Fundamentals of Digital Photography
- Any of these major (choice of 1 major):
- Photojournalism & Social Events
- Studio Lighting & Fashion Photography
- Wedding & Portrait Photography OR
- Landscape, Nature and Architecture
For those who have completed this course, the OUM-SOLL Executive Diploma in Photography (selected major) will be awarded.
Professional Diploma in Photography (PDP) – Advance Diploma
Duration: Approximately 12 months*
Suitability: For anyone seek to be trained on the basic to advance principles and techniques of photography either for career purpose or personal creative satisfaction.
What You Will Learn:
- Fundamentals of Digital Photography
- Photojournalism & Social Events
- Studio Lighting & Fashion Photography
- Wedding & Portrait Photography
- Landscape, Nature and Architecture
- Building an Impressive Portfolio
- Career Preparation
- Many many more
For those who have completed this course, the OUM-SOLL Professional Diploma in Photography will be awarded.
Career Opportunities:
- Leisure Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
- In-House Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Wedding Photographer
- Fashion Photographer
- Commercial Photographer
- Many more…
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- Minimum age 17 year (school leavers)
- Understanding of English language
- Own DSLR camera and the necessary equipment
- Access to computer with necessary post production software installed
- Passion for photography
- Willingness to work hard to achieve an outstanding portfolio
- Courage to take the action needed to turn dreams into reality
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the OUM Application for Admission form
- Prepare necessary documents (I.C copy, certified copy of all academic certificates & transcript, passport sized photo, confirmation letter from employer, EPF statement)
- Prepare an application fee of RM200.00
Application form and registration fee can be obtained and submitted via our Programme Consultant.
For more information regarding the application process, intake dates and tuition fees, please CONTACT US.