National Diploma in Digital Photography
The National Diploma in Digital Photography has been established with the aim of imparting a comprehensive education in the field of contemporary photography. This programme seeks to illuminate how the aesthetic sensibilities of photography harmonise with technological advancements to more faithfully capture the splendour of the natural world.






The National Diploma in Digital Photography has been established with the aim of imparting a comprehensive education in the field of contemporary photography. This programme seeks to illuminate how the aesthetic sensibilities of photography harmonise with technological advancements to more faithfully capture the splendour of the natural world.
Our curriculum is delivered by a panel of experienced professionals and industry experts, ensuring that students receive cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on training aligned with current trends and practices in digital photography.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain technical knowledge in photography & digital photography.
- Get to know the aesthetic values of photography.
- Get practical knowledge in photography.
Course content
- Module Code: NDP 4211- Fundamentals of Photography
Introduction to Photography
History of Photography
The camera
Camera Lenses - Module Code: NDP 4212 – Importance of Light on Photography
Managing exposure
Theory of Lighting in Photography
Practical use of Lighting in Photography
Lighting for Portraits - Module Code: NDP 4413 -Image Capturing and Recording
Light Recording Mediums
Introduction to Digital photography
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Usage - Module Code: NDP 4214 – Post Production and Printing
Photo Editing and Post Production Treatments
Photo Printing Technology - Module Code: NDP 4221- Photographic Applications I
Advertising / Commercial Photography
Fashion and Modeling Photography - Module Code: NDP 4222 – Photographic ApplicationsII
Wedding & Event Photography
Wedding Portrait Photography
Pictorial / Creative Art Photography - Module Code: NDP 4223 – Photographic Applications III
Other Photographic Applications
Intellectual Property and Copyright Laws - Module Code: NDP 4324
Maintenance of Camera and Equipment
Revision & Thesis Submission
Number of participants: 30
Course duration
01 year (Every Saturday 0900 am to 04.00 pm)
Basic Qualifications
G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) or Ordinary Level (O/L) with a minimum of three years of experience in
the field of photography.
Contact Person
Mrs. Helen Silva
Inquires
071 444 2298 / 011 269 5249 (Ext 271)
helen@slf.lk
Education Service Unit
General Line: +94 011 269 5249 /+ 94 011 269 1814
Direct Line: +94 011 268 4512
Fax: 011 269 1028
Email: edu@slf.lk
Address: Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, No 100, Sri Lanka Padanama Mw, Independence Square Colombo 07