Professional Certificate in Digital Photography and Visual Media

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Type
Professional / Short Course
Duration
10 Weeks
Validated by
Griffith College
Mode
Part-Time
Campus
Dublin Main Campus
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Course Overview

Elevate your photography skills and techniques with our 10-week Certificate in Digital Photography Course and take your craft to the next level.

Led by tutors with over twenty years of expertise in academic instruction and industry practice, this course is ideal for beginners, aspiring photographers, anyone seeking a new creative outlet, content creators, bloggers, vloggers, social media influencers and small business owners.


This will suit individuals who are passionate about photography and eager to transition from basic to in-depth skills.



The course is certified by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development of professional skills and does not sit on the national framework.

Why Study the Professional Certificate in Digital Photography and Visual Media at Griffith College?

  • Practical sessions in a state-of-the-art studio.
  • Engage in hands-on exercises and real-world projects.
  • Acquire essential skills to excel in photography and moving images.
  • Immediate application of theory through practice and group work.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum covers everything from camera basics to professional printing.
  • Enhance technical skills to gain a better understanding of visual storytelling techniques in photography.
  • Identify and utilise various lighting conditions for enhanced images.
  • Develop a keen eye for composition and visual storytelling techniques.
  • Develop skills in moving image production techniques, including camera operation, framing, and basic editing.
  • Understand the importance of branding, visual identity and copyright in media production.

Lecturer Biography

Sinead Murphy Programme Lecturer

Sinéad Murphy is an accomplished photographer and educator who has been delivering photography modules at Griffith College since 2004. With a strong background in editorial and commercial photography, Sinéad has been commissioned for work by The Independent on Sunday (UK) and The Guardian. Her photography has also appeared in the British Journal of Photography, The Irish Independent, The Irish Examiner.

Her portraits of comedians, actors, musicians, and other creatives are often commissioned for press, posters, and platforms such as Ticketmaster, festival listings, and show campaigns. Her work has been exhibited nationally in Dublin and internationally in London and Brighton. Sinéad served as a panel member and picture editor for the book The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland and led the image editing team for Today FM’s US2 book.

Sinead Murphy

- Programme Lecturer

Intakes Dates

  • Dublin - Part-Time - October 2025

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