Advanced Diploma in Photography

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Criteria: Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an investigation into aspects relevant to the development of a specialised and advanced portfolio of work using advanced techniques and based on scientific principles and scholarly work in this field of study.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Criteria: Execute a research project by solving complex problems in this field of study and chosen area(s) of specialisation. Write a scholarly research report and present practical work of an advanced nature that relate to the research project undertaken.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Criteria: Show the ability to communicate effectively by designing suitable communication solutions to problems in a small business environment using relevant photographic technology, techniques and methods of communication. Demonstrate the use of multi-media capabilities of Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras in line with global trends.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Criteria: Demonstrate through practical work the use of computer software programs relevant to a professional workplace environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Criteria: Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional practice based on knowledge and skills relevant to this field of study and workplace environment. Make justified decisions and actions drawing on universal codes of ethics and professional practice relevant to a workplace environment in visual arts and photography.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Criteria: Display understanding on knowledge and skills applicable to an entrepreneurial endeavor and the ability to operate effectively in a small enterprise context.

Integrated Assessment:

• Integrated Assessment forms part of continuous assessment at the institution and takes the form of an appropriate mix of both Formative and Summative Assessment methods. Assessment policy and practices at the institution promote constructive alignment of the curriculum, student-centered learning and assessment, and the importance of feedback to enhance student engagement. Assessment practices should be fair, reliable and valid. It should also be in keeping with academic disciplinary and professional field norms and standards.

Formative Assessment:

• Formative Assessment is aimed at enhancing student learning and provides students with an opportunity to reflect critically on their own learning and to improve their own levels of personal accountability and time management. Formative Assessment usually consists of a variety of assessment tasks relevant to the field of study. In this qualification it will consist of a variety of tasks such as problem-solving individual and/or group assignments and projects, case studies, portfolio development, class discussions, field trip reports and others.

Summative Assessment:

• Summative Assessment will take place at the end of a section of work/quarter or semester and is aimed at assessing students' attainment against the learning outcomes of the program and subject(s). Summative Assessments are internally and externally moderated based on institutional policy and requirements. Summative Assessments usually consist of a variety of formal assessment tasks relevant to the field of study, including written tests, reports and examination. In this qualification it will consist of written and practical assessments in the form of written class tests and examination, reports, assignments and practical work.

Integrated Assessment:

• Integrated Assessment cuts across a number of subjects/modules of a program and is aimed at the holistic development of students and contributes to students' personal and professional development in the field of study in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive competence. Integrated Assessment in this qualification will constitute the execution of research project, portfolio of practical work and other relevant evidence of achievement.