This programme equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of photographic or imaging processes, materials and apparatus, through hands-on experience in the field, studio or on professional assignment.

The course is currently the only one of its kind in South Africa. Hands-on practical training includes training in the only working pilot chemical production facility at a South African university which provides for seamless intergradation into a real- life work environment. This qualification comprises a mixture of disciplinary-based courses in chemistry, physics, engineering, statistics, mathematics and computer technology. Apart from the formal course and practical work at the university’s modern laboratories and Chemical Pilot Plant, the course also includes a six-month experience-based learning component in an industrial setting where skills and knowledge acquired at university are integrated and applied under real-life working conditions.

This diploma is acknowledged as a solid entrance-level qualification to the exciting global marketing arena. What sets this popular programme aside is its dynamic career dedicated slant. Students are exposed to relevant, exciting and broad based career training options. The skills and knowledge obtained are in tune with the needs of both commerce and industry.