Design Quarter
Leslie Road, Fourways
Johannesburg, 2191
For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 30 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe course is designed to be self-paced. Normally, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
No. The courses are completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The course is designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in photography.
As the course is provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where it suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
Our course is compatible with both PC and Mac devices, and there are no specific software requirements.
If you need more time, you can purchase one of our affordable extensions. We currently offer 3, 6 and 12 month extensions. Alternatively, you can purchase an Advanced Module, which will come with a 6 month extension.
Yes. We have a dedicated student Facebook group. This group allows you to connect with other like-minded photographers where you can discuss your assignments, the course and all things creative.
No. When you purchase our course, the Advanced Modules will not be included. Our Advanced Modules are short courses and are optional for those who wish to further their studies. They will be available to purchase for students who are enrolled in our course and have completed the first two modules. They are comprised of one module and one assignment and you are mentored by a specialist in the topic selected.
No. Unfortunately, we do not offer our Advanced Modules to the public. Only students enrolled in our course can purchase them.
Our courses are delivered online and all information is provided digitally. As soon as you enrol, you will gain access to our online student site. You can download the course materials as you proceed through each module. As the modules are provided in PDF format you can keep them for future reference and print if you wish. The only time we mail something out is when you successfully graduate our course.
All you need for the course is a camera. A digital SLR or mirrorless is best; but certainly not essential. We also recommend a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. However, you may use other photo editing programs.
Fezile Gaven
22 Feb 2021
Great material and brilliant tutors!!
Great material and brilliant tutors!!
Kai
22 Feb 2021
An honest photography course review
Wow! Watching endless YouTube videos wasting many hours and getting nowhere, The PI has certainly helped me understand a camera,...
Malcolm Mabota
20 Feb 2021
This Course is very stimulating
This Course is very stimulating, motivating and easy.
Gayle Congdon
20 Feb 2021
What an amazing course
What an amazing course. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Would recommend it to anyone even slightly interested in photography....
Rene Struwig
17 Feb 2021
Absolutely love this course
Absolutely love this course. I can already see an improvement in my technique and I also love that you get...
Skye de Bruyn
12 Feb 2021
The Photography Institute is a…
The Photography Institute is a wonderful help. It has taught me so much and helped develop my photographic skills wonderfully....
Emma-Jane Maritz
12 Feb 2021
I loved this course!
I loved this course, I learned so much. The community and tutor is so kind and always helpfull. This course...
Xolile Mgaga
05 Feb 2021
I really enjoyed doing this course
I really enjoyed doing this course , but this could be my mistake I was not really connected with other...
Emma-Jane Maritz
30 Jan 2021
This is a amazing course
This is a amazing course. It is easy to read and understand and you learn alot. The tutors are always...
Melodie Job
28 Jan 2021
Photography course
Not only have I learned a lot so far, but my photography has improved by 100%. This course teaches you...
Anthony Scheepers
27 Jan 2021
Amazing
Amazing course and good way if you want to take your photography to the next level
Desni Morland
11 Jan 2021
I have learned a lot so far
I have learned a lot so far. I have honestly learned how to use my camera in manual mode and...
Cathrine Van Der Merwe
17 Dec 2020
As I am doing the course in my own time…
As I am doing the course in my own time this is awesome, and a bonus is getting critical advice...
Gayle Congdon
08 Dec 2020
Fantastic Course
I was a total beginner when I started the course and what I have learnt is amazing. George not only teaches...
Renate Fechter
27 Nov 2020
Excellent Course!
I was a total beginner to photography and I absolutely love this course! I have learned so much by doing...