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Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging

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If you're looking for a professional career as a Photographer or Digital content creator, the Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging is the ideal place to start.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
CUA50920
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$5,615 total

About this course

If you're looking for a professional career as a Photographer or Digital content creator, the Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging is the ideal place to start. It allows students to experience a wide range of photographic genres, including, but not limited to; fashion, advertising, food, travel, architecture, vehicles, documentary, drone, media and portrait photography. Students go on to specialise in their chosen field, producing industry ready folio's and exhibition standard work. Students are trained in the colour management of digital imaging workflows, technical and creative imaging specialities, motion video and drone photography. There are also opportunities to engage in industry experiences, field trips, site visits and mentoring.

Students move into the Diploma following their successful completion of the Cert IV in Photography or can apply for direct entry via a Portfolio interview, if they have a broad industry background.



Entry requirements

To enter this qualification, students must produce a folio of imaging work that demonstrates the application of technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience, or through formal study.
Achievement of CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging prior to enrolment in this course is desirable.

Study locations

Reid

Online

Career pathways

This qualification reflects the role of people who apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements, manipulation and output. They work in job roles, such as:
- digital content creator
- self-employed photographer
- government photographer
- cultural institution photographer
- digitisor
- 2nd, or assistant photographer
- photographers assistant
- photo store specialist
- studio assistant