Certificate in PHOTOGRAPHY
The objective of this photography course is to provide a solid foundation of the visual and technical skills necessary to pursue and appreciate photography. This course will cover all aspects of photography involving camera operation, exposure control, composition and presentation of the final image.
In addition, the class will introduce a variety of historical and contemporary photographers as well as issues and theories within photography. Students will strive to bring technical control into accord with artistic vision. Visual problem solving and precise craftsmanship will be stressed.
Learning outline
- Mastery of the Tool
- Seeing with a Third Eye
- Painting with Light
- Story Telling
- Presentation
Course Duration
Maximum 1.5 Months (Full Time)
Maximum 3 Months (Part Time)
Lecturer:students Ratio
1:20 (Full Time)
1:25 (Part Time)
Average Number of Students: 15 per class
Entry Requirements
For Singapore Citizen / PR
- Applicants are to be aged 16 or above when applying.
- GCE 'N' level with minimum 3 credits (C6) or equivalents
- Applicant not meeting the entry requirement may need to undergo an interview.
For Others (with valid visa)
VIETNAM - Minimum year 10 education
CHINA - High School Senior Level 2 or equivalent
INDONESIA - SMU2
MALAYSIA - SPM / STPM / Chinese Independent – High School Senior Level 2
OTHERS
- Minimum year 10 education
- China and other countries : High School Senior Level 2 and above or equivalent Diplomas
- Indonesian : SMU2 and above
- Malaysia : SPM/STPM/Chinese Independent – High School Senior 2
- Others : Min Year 10 and above.
Exemption will be considered for applicants with related working experience or graduates from other design schools. (Exemption for design modules is strictly based on portfolio evaluation and interview)
Language Requirements
Pass in English at Sec 3 or equivalents
"My experience in CMA was highly enjoyable and fulfilling, with an atmosphere that's familial and caring. During my time in CMA, I was able to complete a portfolio unique from the other applicants, having applied the di fferent techniques from the MAD Formula. I also applied the various thought processes I learnt to tackle the interview which impressed the judges greatly."
Natalie Gay
CMA Graduate
Entered NTU with just 4 months worth of portfolio
What other students say...
1 Silver Award
1 Bronze Award
Campaign:
"Electricise"
Joyce Tay, Trevor Chua
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category: Silver – Direct Category
Bronze – Integrated Campaign Category
1 Bronze Award
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"Digital Detox"
Audrey Khang, Chelsea Chen
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category: Bronze– Integrated Campaign
3 Bronze Awards
Campaign:
"Breathing Life into Stories"
BrandonLoh, Jimmy Yap
and Seng Hwee Ho
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category: Bronze (Posters, Transit)
Bronze (Posters. Non-Transit))
Bronze (Print/Press)
Finalist
Campaign:
"It's Nice that / Powered by Peers"
Fuad Rahmat, Marcus Ng, Brandon Loh
and Joyce Tay
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Finalist
Campaign:
"Soothe Your Stomach"
Roana Koh
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Finalists
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"Burning Point"
Ting Yu Goh, Xue Ni Yeo, Jimmy Yap, Seng Hwee Ho, Roana Koh
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Finalists
Campaign:
"Pacer, Every step counts"
Joyce Tay, Trevor Chua
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
4 Silver Awards
Campaign:
"Nanoblock - Small Creation, Big Stories"
Andy Xu Dexiang, Chua See Hiang, Kam Pei Wan Amelie
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category:
Advertising (Posters)
Advertising (Posters Non-Transit)
Advertising (Print/Press Newspaper & Magazines)
Advertising (Art Direction)
3 Bronze Awards
Campaign:
"Oral B - Catch"
Idris Bin Afandi
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category:
Advertising (Posters Non-Transit)
Advertising (Print/Press Newspaper & Magazines)
Advertising (Illustration)
Student Yellow Pencil
Campaign:
"Peace One Day"
Amelie Kam Pei Wen, Andy Dexiang Xu,
Fleur Vella, Goh Ting Yu, Violaine Hemery
School: Chatsworth Medi@rt Academy
Category: Open Brief