The Postgraduate certificate in Photographic Documentation is necessary for countless professional areas. Get qualified and embark on a brilliant career"

The photograph as a document has an infinite number of uses and benefits. Many episodes in history would remain unpictured had it not been for the invention of the camera or for intrepid professionals capable of going into war zones, for example, to shoot, in their case, the shutter.  

In the same way, documentary photography plays a fundamental role in journalism, not only illustrating stories, but also supplying the newspaper archive, which is one of the most powerful tools for contrasting the present with the past, thus safeguarding one of today's most endangered assets, the truth. 

Therefore, the work of the documentary photographer is not just limited to taking pictures of various events of differing importance: it is also their responsibility to manage the proper archiving and preservation, for which they must know photography as well as a sailor knows the moon.  

Given the above, TECH has responded to this professional need and has committed to offering this course to all those students or working professionals who have a desire to study for a Postgraduate certificate in Photographic Documentation.   

A valuable Postgraduate certificate that will teach you how to manage the photograph as a document"  

This Postgraduate certificate in Photographic Documentation contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in this in the field 
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be undertaken to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Add value to your skills as a photographer by specializing in the challenging world of Documentation"  

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who pour their work experience into this Postgraduate certificate, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with topical and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive program designed for real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to resolve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Proper Photographic Documentation is vital for many professions. Become an expert in the field and expand your career opportunities"

Do not hesitate and start on this Postgraduate certificate in Photographic Documentation"

TECH subject matter is addressed through a well-structured syllabus over the course of 150 hours and 10 topics. Starting with the basics of photography, the student will be immersed in issues such as ownership and sources, copyright, image banks on the Internet and the faithful practice of photojournalism. All this with an emphasis on the narrative, historical and social value of photography.

Learn to master an essential discipline for legal safeguards associated with the practice of countless professions"

Module 1. Photographic Documentation

1.1. The Photograph as a Document

1.1.1. Photography
1.1.2. Links with Other Professions
1.1.3. Paradigms and Challenges of Photographic Documentation in the Digital Society

1.2. Centers of Photographic Documentation

1.2.1. Public and Private Centers: Functions and Cost-Effectiveness
1.2.2. National Photographic Heritage
1.2.3. Photographic Sources

1.3. The Photographer as Documentary Analyst

1.3.1. The Various Dimensions of Photography: From Creation to Documentary Treatment
1.3.2. Roles of the Graphic Documentalist and Standards
1.3.3. Analysis of Photography: Technical, Academic and Professional Aspects

1.4. The Professional Photographer: Rights Protection

1.4.1. Photography as a Commercial Activity
1.4.2. Copyright and Intellectual Property
1.4.3. The Use of Photography on the Internet: The Difference Between Photographic Artworks and Mere Photographs

1.5. Photo Localization: Search and Retrieval Systems

1.5.1. Image Banks
1.5.2. Standard Procedure for Photo Retrieval
1.5.3. Evaluation of Results and Content Analysis

1.6. Metadata and Watermarks

1.6.1. Photo Search and Metadata: the IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) Standard
1.6.2. EXIF: Technical Metadata for Digital Camera Files
1.6.3. Digital Watermarks

1.7. Image Databases

1.7.1. Digitization: The New Challenge for Photographic Documentation
1.7.2. Databases: Control of Information and its Dissemination
1.7.3. Free or Paid Resources and Licenses

1.8. Photographic Selection

1.8.1. Professional Photography Galleries: The Online Marketing of Artistic Artwork
1.8.2. Digital Photo Galleries: Diversity and Richness
1.8.3. Photography and the Promotion of Digital Cultural Activity

1.9. Photography as Discourse

1.9.1. Photostory: Stories and Images
1.9.2. Photo Galleries: from Cultural Activity to Commercial Purposes
1.9.3. Photojournalism and Documentary Photography: The Impetus from Foundations

1.10. Photographic Documentation and Art

1.10.1. Digital Cultural Activity and Photographic Art
1.10.2. Preservation and Dissemination of Photographic Art in International Galleries
1.10.3. Challenges of the Professional Photographer in the Digital Age

You will take your post-production skills to the next level on a program with excellent academic credentials"