PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY

The Professional Diploma in Photography is a top-notch photography course that is suitable for anyone who really wants to have an in-depth knowledge of Photography as a Trade and as a field of study. The course covers all the fundamental areas of photography and also extensively covers areas like graphics design, videography/cinematography, computer applications, social media marketing and entrepreneurship.

This course also includes NABTEB Modular Trade Certificate training in Photographic Practise and Graphics Design. At the end of the training and examination, students will be awarded a National Technical Certificate (Modular) in Photographic Practise and Graphics Design respectively.

This course is suitable and highly recommended for the following set of people:
* Those who want to know and have in-depth knowledge of Photography both as a Trade and as a field of study
* Those who want to learn a new skill and gain mastery of all the tools of the trade they need to start their own photography business
* Those who want to teach photography as a trade/entrepreneurship subject at the secondary school level or tertiary institutions
* Those who want to have multiple streams of income while practising photography as a business because this course grooms you to become master in videography, computer operations, graphics design and social media marketing
* Those who want to work with government parastatals and multinationals as skilled men.
* Those who want to work with the military and other security agencies as skilled photographers.
* Those who want to work with media agencies as photo journalist, photo editors, video editors etc
* Those who intend to go into movie production and cinematography
* And lots more

WHAT ELSE ARE YOU WAITING FOR? REGISTRATION HAS STARTED FOR OUR 2019 ACADEMIC SESSION.
DURATION: One year (Two Semester)
MODE OF TRAINING: Full time and Part time

21 REASONS TO LEARN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AT STANDARD INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY, IBADAN

1. We use up to date and state of the art training equipment to train you on the art and style of professional photography

2. 100% hands-on practical training experience with exposure to the theoretical aspect of the fundamentals of photography

3. Highly subsidized and affordable training fees that can also be paid monthly or instalmentally.

4. Certified, experienced and practising topnotch facilitators who are skilled, ready and willing to effectively train you on professional photography techniques.

5. Well developed course outline, materials, handouts and books to guide you during and after the training.

6. We train and prepare you to take NABTEB (National Business and Technical Examination Board) Modular Trade Certificate exam which qualifies you for the highly sought after NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (MODULAR) in Photographic Practise. And also take City and Guild of London Institute Professional Photography exam and certification.

7. We give you photography projects and assignments to handle as part of your photography training that will help to strengthen and perfect your professional photography skills.

8. We train you on the techniques and give you tips on how to professionally cover events like weddings, naming ceremony, birthdays, corporate events, red carpet events etc.

9. We train you on how to effectively use all kinds of DSLR cameras, studio lights, external flashes (speedlight), reflectors, head lights, tripods etc

10. During your training, we take you out to cover events like weddings, red carpet shows, birthdays etc with our in-house professional photographers from Karisma Studios and Xcel Photography.

11. We teach you the practical techniques of enlarging and framing pictures (portraits), photobook production, album packaging and picture slideshow creation.

12. We take you through the business of photography, pricing strategy for different types of photography jobs, creating a portfolio, photography business plan, branding strategy, registering your photography business, agreements and contracts, social media marketing and acquiring the right tools for your photography business.

13. We ensure that you become master in photo editing with the use of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, DG Foto Art, Picassa, Noiseware etc

14. Professional Certificate or Professional Diploma will be issued at the end of the training during a well organised graduation ceremony that attracts key players in the industry.

15. Internship opportunities and externship training programmes in photography labs and studios that can further groom you to become the best and master in the trade. Business mentoring after the training until you are good to go and stand on your own.

16. Flexible training programme which can be done on weekdays (morning, afternoon or evening) or weekends (Saturdays) and also suitable for working class, busy people or students in tertiary institutions. We also have specialized sandwich programmes for students studying in higher institutions that enables them to train only on holidays until they are through with their trainings.

17. Short training duration ranging from one month, three months, six months or one year. We also have one day master class training on different aspect of photography.

18. You also have the rare opportunity of learning photography along with specialized courses like videography/cinematography, graphics design, makeup artistry or computer appreciation if you wish.

19. Exposure to relevant foreign photography grants for beginner photographers and also federal government business grants and loan opportunities for those interested in starting their own photography business.

20. Our training programme is suitable for everyone: educated, uneducated and semi-educated. Those who want to start their own business after training or look for jobs with their knowledge and certificate. Those who want to write professional exams after their training or those who do not want to write any exam but just get the practical working knowledge. Those who prefer the apprenticeship style of training or those who prefer the professional style of training. Those that can use computer or not. And also suitable for the old and young alike.

21. Location is not a barrier. If you are staying far from our training centre or you are from other states in Nigeria, you can get affordable apartment to rent for the period of your training or you can pair up with other of our students who rented a place as hostel for themselves. We can help you get a suitable place for rent at affordable price if you wish.

For further enquiries please contact:

STANDARD INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY, IBADAN
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463
www.facebook.com/standardinstituteofphotography

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